On October 25, 2018, ESU 11 hosted a Professional Learning Community meeting for 6-12 grade science teachers. PLCs are an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively to achieve better results for the students they serve. During this session, the group reviewed the newly adopted College and Career Ready Science standards and 3-Dimensional Teaching. Kate and Jody then […]
Science PLC
On November 28, 2017, ESU 11 hosted a Professional Learning Community meeting for 6-12 grade teachers. PLCs are an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively to achieve better results for the students they serve. During this session, the teachers analyzed newly adopted College and Career Ready Science standards, and learned about the 3-Dimensional Teaching […]
Art and Science of Teaching Workshop
On January 12, 2016, ESU 11 hosted a Marzano “Art and Science of Teaching” workshop. Phil Warrick was the facilitator for the day. The foundational purpose for the training is the enhancement of teachers’ pedagogical skills, with the ultimate goal of enhancing student achievement. This workshop provided an overview of the Art and Science of Teaching […]
Science Boot Camp held at ESU 11
On January 14, 2015, Kate Hatch coordinated a science workshop at ESU 11. The day was divided into three parts: During the first part of the day, teachers learned ways to maximize learning based on recent findings from neuroscience. This interactive session provided teachers with a tool-kit of activities and strategies that are designed to […]
Science Workshop
A science inquiry workshop was held at ESU 11 on November 7th. This workshop helped teachers compare approaches to hands-on science, examined different hands-on methods of teaching science, and explored different science process skills. James Blake, Director of Science Education at the Nebraska Department of Education and Sara Cooper, Academic Advisor and Instructor at the […]
