SMU Regional Science Collaborative 2012-2013
The mission of the SMU Regional Collaborative is to provide Texas science teachers with support systems of scientifically researched, sustained, and high intensity professional development and mentoring to assist them in the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Our programs equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage students in meaningful science learning experiences. The science collaborative this year will focused on improving physics and chemistry content knowledge for elementary and secondary teachers. Activities are designed to improve students' scientific thinking, their mathematical and technological literacy, and interest to pursue science and engineering related careers.
This chart provides information and responsibilities for each of
the participants in the SMU Regional Collaborative.
SMU Collaborative |
Teacher |
Administrator / ISD |
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Provide quality training designed to meet needs of the school
district Provide teachers with classroom materials and resources to support implementation of training. Provide teachers with monetary support to attend CAST or NCTM Provide teachers with monetary support to attend graduate Master Teacher courses Provide teachers with a stipend upon completion of professional learning and mentoring requirements |
Actively participate in 100 hours of professional learning
Keep journal that tracks instructional changes Mentor (share ideas and instruction) with at least 3 teachers for 12 hours each Keep record of mentoring hours, attendance, and observations Provide the collaborative with pre/post assessment data Present at ONE local, state, or regional meeting or conference |
Recruit classroom teachers to participate Provide support and opportunities for teachers to mentor colleagues Provide needs assessment input to enable the SMU Collaborative to focus on the needs of your teachers and students Provide information to assist the SMU Collaborative the assessment of the program, including STAAR data and pre/post assessment of control group |
Top reasons to join the SMU Regional Science Collaborative:
- Receive a stipend upon completion of the Collaborative
- Earn graduate credit hours with full tuition scholarship
- Take courses that count towards a Master Science certification
- Receive ongoing and relevant professional development
- Obtain free supplies and materials for your classroom
- Attend regional and state conferences for free, hearing ideas for your
classroom teaching
Science |
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| Required Science Professional Development | ||
| May 21, 2012 | Kick Off Orientation Meeting (5:30-7:00) |
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| June 5-9, 2012 | Physics Master Science Teacher Graduate Course 8:00-4:00 (Tues-Sat) |
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| Aug. 2-3, 2012 Oct. 12-13, 2012 |
Electricity and Magnetism
Physical Science (2 days) |
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| Feb. 8-9, 2013 | Physical Science (2 days) | |
| Optional Science Professional Development to meet requirements | ||
| Fall 2012 | Understanding By Design I | |
| Nov 17-19, 2012 | CAST Conference | |
| Fall 2012 | Mechanics &
Electromagnetism Secondary-Master Physics Course |
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| January 2013 | Understanding By Design II | |
| Feb. 16, 2013 | Mini CAST Conference | |
| Spring 2013 | Chemistry Elementary/ Middle Master Science Teacher Graduate Course |
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| Spring 2013 | Modern Physics-Secondary Master Physics Course |
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