APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Math Smorgasbord. 9/14-1/26. 3 CEUs.
Sciencemobile for Teachers. 10/19-10/22. Non-credit.
Preparing Teacher Trainers for Investigations in Numbers, Data,
and Space (K-5). 10/19-11/17. 3 CEUs.
Hands-on Science at Burke Elementary.
2/1/02-6/6/02. 6 CEUs.
Catawba Science Center Scales and Slime.
3/8/02-3/9/02. 1 CEU.
Catawba Science Center Plants and Reading. 4/5/02-4/6/02.
1 CEU.
Graduate Geometry Course. 1/14/02-5/6/02. 3 graduate
credits.
Graduate Problem Solving Math Course.
1/15/02-5/7/02. 3 graduate credits.
For more information, contact the ASU office at (828) 262-3185
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Teaching with Technology. Dates throughout the year.
Follow-up. A year-long project to integrate technology in the classroom.
Online Educational Technology Development. All year.
1 CEU. Teachers will learn Excel, PowerPoint, Word, basic website
design, and TI-83 calculators in online tutorials.
Developing Educational Leadership in Computational Science.
11/01-08/02. 18 CEUs. Phase 2 of National Computational Science.
Science Olympiad Region 2. 2/9/02. Region 2 competition
involving students and teachers.
For more information, contact the ECU office at (252) 328-6885.
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
NCTM Principles and Standards for Grades 3-5. 11/16-11/17.
1 CEU. Hands-on activities.
Classroom Strategies for K-5 Math Instructors. 10/12-10/13.
1 CEU.
PowerPoint Training for Teachers. 10/12-10/13. 1
CEU.
Creating a Professional Portfolio with PowerPoint. 11/9-11/10.
1 CEU.
BREAKfast for Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Dates
TBA. Community service with parents, teachers, and students.
SEALS 2 Robeson County. Eisenhower follow-up. 10/8/01-12/01;
3/25/02-3/29/02.
For more information, contact the FSU office at (910) 672-1669.
GAMSEC
Inquiry-Based Kit Science for the Elementary Grades. 10/6
and 11/3. 1.0 CEU. Introduction to the K-8 Infrastructure Program.
Free materials.
Earth/Environmental Science Workshop for Middle and High School
Teachers. 11/9-11/10. 1.0 CEU. Stipend, free materials
and lunch.
Seizing Opportunities for Advancing Research Scholars (SOARS) Conference.
11/9. Will feature undergraduate and pre-college research presentations.
Science Teaching and Learning: A Course for Beginning and Lateral
Entry Middle and High School Science Teachers. 01/26/2002 - 04/27/2002.
3 graduate credits.
Calling All Sixth Grade Teachers: Soil Science for Middle School
Teachers. 10/6 and 11/3, follow-up TBA. 1 CEU.
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)
Workshop Series. Excellent for middle grades teachers.
01/12/2002 - 05/04/2002 and follow-up. 2 CEUs and free materials.
High Stakes Testing/Assessment Workshop for K-12 Science and Mathematics
Teachers. 01/05/2002 and follow-up TBA. 1.5 CEUs, free
materials.
Workshop Series: Strategies for completing application for the National
Board Certification by National Board Certified Teachers from the Greensboro
area. 01/12/2002 and TBA. No credit.
For more information, contact the GAMSEC office at (336) 334-7938.
N.C. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
ENTech Roper (ExplorNet/NCSSM). 10/2/2001 - 2/28/2002.
Benchmark 2, 5.0 CEUs. ENTech is a statewide professional development
model to help teachers appropriately integrate curriculum with technology.
The BEST model approach incorporates curriculum integration, classroom
management, best teaching practices, and new designs for learning and modern
technology.
Teacher Development through Reflective Practices (NCSSM/DL).
10/3/2001 - 4/15/2002. Benchmark 3, 5.0 CEUs. This distance
learning course is offered by way of interactive video and will be broadcast
from the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics to sites across the state.
The course is designed to provide tools and strategies for teachers to
develop reflective practices.
ENTech Winfall (ExplorNet/NCSSM). 10/4/2001 - 3/31/2002.
Benchmark 2, 5.0 CEUs. ENTech is a statewide professional development
model to help teachers appropriately integrate curriculum with technology.
The BEST model approach incorporates curriculum integration, classroom
management, best teaching practices, new designs for learning and modern
technology.
ENTech - Kenansville (ExplorNet/NCSSM). 10/16/2001 - 3/30/2002.
Benchmark 2, 5.0 CEUs. ENTech is a statewide professional development
model to help teachers appropriately integrate curriculum with technology.
The BEST model approach incorporates curriculum integration, classroom
management, best teaching practices, new deisgns for learning and modern
technology.
Just What is a Database? (Lenoir County). 10/22/2001 -
11/12/2001. Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. Learn the basics of creating
a database. Create tables and forms generate reports and queries.
Tabs, Tables and Labels (Lenoir County). 10/22/2001 -
11/12/2001. Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. Learn how to use tabs, create
labels, tables and forms. This workshop is for participants who have MS
WORD experience.
Avoid the Sharks: Learn to Surf the Net (Lenoir County).
10/23/2001 - 11/13/2001. Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. This workshop
will explore the basics of the world wide web. Participants will learn
how to surf for information and how to send and receive email.
Creativity at Its Best (Lenoir County). 10/23/2001 - 11/13/2001.
Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. With the help of MS Publisher, participants
will learn to create and design calendars, cards, newsletters, posters
and much more.
Powerful PowerPoint (Lenoir County). 10/25/2001 - 11/15/2001.
Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. Participants will learn how to use this multimedia
program to create classroom presentations.
It’s Out of the Box...Now What Do I Do? (Lenoir County). 10/25/2001
- 11/15/2001. Benchmark 1, 1.0 CEU. Learn the basics of Windows,
file management, and how to save documents.
For more information, contact the NCSSM office at (919) 286-3366 ext. 622.
N.C. STATE UNIVERSITY
TBA
For information, contact the NCSU office at (919) 515-2013.
UNC-CHAPEL HILL
GLOBE / GIS Institute. 10/19 - 10/20/2001, 11/02 - 11/03/2001, and 11/15 - 11/16/2001. 6 CEUs. This course for teachers of grades K-12 will help teachers implement the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program combined with GIS (Global Information Systems) mapping.
Middle Grades Math Tools and Technology. 11/02/2001. Follow-up. 7.2 CEUs. The follow-up will provide continuing support for teachers as they implement new materials and strategies in their mathematics instruction.
Project LAST. 11/15 - 11/16/2001. Follow-up. 7.2 CEUs. K-2 teachers will learn how to use science content and the outdoors to teach the NC Standard Courses of Study for both Communication Skills and Science.
MAST I and MAST II. 11/28 - 11/29/2001. Follow-up. 7.2 CEUs. Science and mathematics course for teachers of grades 3-8 that models the activities of a restructured classroom heavily based in technology as a tool for instruction.
For more information, contact the UNC-Chapel Hill office at (919) 966-5922.
UNC-CHARLOTTE
Technology 101 for Elementary School Teachers. Dates throughout
the year. 5 technology CEU’s. Covers basic computer set up,
word processing, multimedia, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet.
Technology 201 for Elementary School Teachers. Dates throughout
the year. 5 technology CEU’s. Covers mapping, multitasking,
Internet research, integrating visuals into computer projects, and multimedia
as a teaching tool and student product.
For more information, contact the UNC-Charlotte office at (704) 687-4838.
UNC-WILMINGTON
Fall Follow-up Environmental Science through GLOBE. Eisenhower
follow-up. 11/15-12/6.
Follow-up The Earth and Environment in NC: An Experiential
Approach. Eisenhower follow-up. 11/15/01-1/19/02.
For more information, contact the UNC-Wilmington office at (910) 962-3168.
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
COMPAS K-5. 6/4/01-5/1/02. 3 graduate credits or
4.5 CEUs. Supports elementary teachers in the implementation of Investigations
in Number, Data, and Space, a comprehensive K-5 mathematics program.
COMPAS 6-12. 6/4/01-5/1/02. 3 graduate credits or
4.5 CEUs. Supports middle and high school teachers in the implementation
of exemplary standards-based curriculum materials.
Enhancing Math and Science through Technology. 3 graduate
credits or 4.5 CEUs. Teaches an in-service course to mathematics
teachers focusing on graphical, analytical, and numerical meanings of algebra,
geometry, and statistics using graphics calculators and computers.
INQUIRE. 7/12/01-5/31/02. 3 graduate credits or
4.5 CEUs. Provides K-6 teachers with the materials and training they
need to implement standards-based science instruction.
For more information, contact the WCU office at (828) 227-7300.