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Intel ISEF 2010 Educator Academy Gresham-Barlow (OR) Midyear Report November 2010

Intel ISEF 2010 Educator Academy Gresham-Barlow (OR) Midyear Report November 2010. Rogue Country of Gresham. From Good to Great!.

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Intel ISEF 2010 Educator Academy Gresham-Barlow (OR) Midyear Report November 2010

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  1. Intel ISEF 2010Educator AcademyGresham-Barlow (OR) Midyear ReportNovember 2010 Rogue Country of Gresham From Good to Great!

  2. High Level GoalsTo create a culture of innovation and research in the Gresham-Barlow CommunityWritten by Kathy Childress, Sam Mershon, Stephen Scannell 2010 Intel Educator Academy • Long term goals • Ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate in an authentic research experience. • Celebrate research through Gresham-Barlow Science Expo: a community experience. • Develop and support a staff culture that embraces research. • Short term goals • Provide professional development supporting teacher engagement and skills in facilitating student research utilizing Web 2.0. • All students grades 9-10 to complete a science research project with a total of 100 projects qualifying for the regional fair. • Partner with local business and the Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation to create local awards and partial sponsorship.

  3. Year 1 ObjectivesWritten by Kathy Childress, Sam Mershon, Stephen Scannell 2010 Intel Educator Academy • 100 projects at the regional science expo; 10 projects at the State Fair; one project at the ISEF in year one. • Three or more community businesses committed up to $750. • At least 10 members of the community participate in regional expo as judges. • Increased number of students involved in ASE, summer research or extension opportunities. • At least four teachers from Gresham, two science teachers from Barlow, and one additional curriculum teacher from each building taking part in ongoing PLC. (12 hours per year) • Develop credit by proficiency model based on scientific research project.

  4. Action Plan – First Steps to Meet Our Goals and ObjectivesNovember 2010 Progress

  5. Action Plan – Next Steps to Meet Our Goals and Objectives 5

  6. Update on Professional Development Group- From Good To Great Planning Team: Stephen Scannell, Kathy Childress • Team Members: SWTHS: 1 science, GHS: 5 science, SBHS: 3 Science, 1 Pro-tech • Meetings 1x/month. August 25 Sept 20, Oct 22, Next meetings Nov 30, January 13. • 10/22 Lunch and tour to ON Semiconductor. They have donated $3000 to the science fair. $1500 to support student projects, $1500 to support the fair. 9 (5 PDG-4 from GHS Math Dept) teachers attended. It was a very positive tour and meeting and hopefully some further partnerships/mentoring will develop. • Additional Support: Portland State University is offering a research class, Natural Science Inquiry (4 hrs quarter hours) for juniors and senior students who are doing a science fair project. Cost $250

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