Registration Deadline

Event Date(s)

Professional Development Opportunity

Link

Field Trip Information Sheet
Questions: contact-- Susan Sharp at sysharp@aol.com
315-439-4298

Online Courses

Several June - Aug. (Year round)

PBS Teacherline : NYS teachers use a promo code to receive a discount.
Some Course topics: Teaching Ele. Life Science, Heredity and Adaptation (K-4), Teaching Middle School Life Science, Structure and Function (5-8), Regulation and Behavior (5-8), Natural Selection and Applied Genetics (5-8), Teaching HS Biology (9-12), Inquiry in Science Ed (9-12), Teaching Ele. Physical Science, Understanding Motion and Forces (K-4), Teaching MS Physical Science, Teaching Earth and Space Science (6-12), teaching Effective Lessons (9-12)

www.pbs.org/teacherline

800-572-6386

March 21

June 16 – 20
or
July 21 - 25

CDC Science Ambassador Program: Center for Disease Control -This program is an innovative career development opportunity for middle and high school science teachers.  Selected teachers will attend an intensive 5-day workshop to collaborate with CDC scientists who lead discussions on the history of public health and current public health concerns. The workshop includes lectures that are based on current research and interventions affecting public health worldwide

http://www.cdc.gov/excite/ScienceAmbassador/%20

June 20 - Aug 15
Online Courses

Earth Climate and Earth Systems: NCAR Education Online (National Center for Atmospheric Research), Are you seeking a K-12 professional development opportunity that will enhance your qualifications, competency, and self-confidence in integrating Earth system science, climate, and global change your science classroom? The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), offers a suite of distance learning courses that build upon our face-to-face professional development workshops. $200 (additional fee for optional 2 continuing education credits of $80)

http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu/

April 18

June 23 - 27

NASA Messenger Fellow: A program to engage teachers in classroom activities related to Solar System exploration by educating "Fellows". These educators will be trained by NASA (compensated) and set forth to share their knowledge with colleagues and students. Based upon the Messenger mission to Mercury. (K - 12 Teachers)

messenger@usra.edu
http://www.journeythroughtheuniverse.org/program_team/pdt_lt.html

July 7-18

Process Skills in Physics Teaching (New Physics Teachers- 6 cr) : Hosted by the State College at Buffalo this course runs 8am-5pm MTWRF plus select eves, including 6Jul. Taught by Dr. David Henry and colleagues, content and pedagogy designed for new physics teachers. Previously known as the institute for new physics teachers, this acclaimed workshop presents an introduction to the physics, activities and curricular issues faced by newly assigned physics teachers. On-campus dorm room housing will be available for Summer 2008 course participants at the rate of approximately $40/day including linen.

contact Dave Henry, (716) 878-5619
henryd@buffalostate.edu

http://www.buffalostate.edu/physics/x711.xml

July 8 - 10

Finger Lakes Ecology: Hosted by the Finger Lakes Institute and Montezuma Audubon, this 2 – ½ day workshop is for environmental educators that want to incorporate information and facts about the Finger Lakes into their lessons. Location: Hobart and William Smith Campus ( Geneva , NY ) and field trip sites.

smyers@hws.edu
http://fli.hws.edu/education.asp%20

March 28

July 7 - 11 and Aug. 25 - 27

Using Geospatial Technologies to Teach Science in the Finger Lakes: GIT Ahead Institute - The GIT Ahead Project provides opportunities for teachers to learn about geographic information technologies (GIT), such as GIS, GPS, Google Earth, Google Maps and a variety of geospatial web-based resources as they develop and identify science lesson and unit plans for their classroom. The ultimate goal of this project is to help middle and high school students see geospatial technologies as pathways to relevant, exciting and high-demand careers. (Hobart and William Smith College (Geneva, NY))

http://fli.hws.edu/gitahead/institute.html%20

April 4

July 6-11

Geologic History of NYS: The New York State Museum , the state Geologic Survey and the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center will be offering a field-based professional development workshop July 6-11, 2008. The workshop is directed by geologists from the State Museum and includes four fieldtrips addressing the geologic history of New York State . These are great geologists and I'm sure it will be a great experience. Location: Albany (cost includes lodging)

Jim Ebert - Ebertjr@oneonta.edu

July 7-11

Concepts in Earth Science: With an emphasis on helping teachers become competent, efficient, and creative designers of their own curriculum materials, this 3 - 4 credit summer seminar presents participants with a detailed cross section of New York State related earth science content: meteorology, astronomy, and geology. Participants will cooperatively develop and discuss their ideas, and emphasis is placed on the exploration of internet sources of activities, information, and real-time data. Location: Purchase College, SUNY

http://stevekluge.com/geoscience/courses/purchase/2008/default.html%20

July 7-11

An Exploration of Inquiry-Bases Science Education, the Solar System and Beyond: Center for Radiophysics & Space Research, Dept. of Asronomy, Cornell Univ. is recruiting middle school science teachers for a NYSED funded Summer Institute. Room and board included and instructional materials provided.

Go to: http://www.astro.cornell.edu/outreach/files/InstituteFlyer2.doc or contact Nancy Schaff: nancys@astro.cornell.edu

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June 23

July 8 - 10  

Finger Lakes Ecology Educators Workshop: Finger Lakes Institute and Montezuma Audubon Center. This 2 -1/2 day workshop is for environmental educators that want to incorporate information and facts about the Finger Lakes into their lessons. Participants will be engaged in several interesting handson activities taken from a variety of curriculum including Project Wet, Citizen Science for Birding, and the Finger Lakes Institute’s My Place in the Finger Lakes lessons. Participants will participate in 2-3 field trips including a visit to a state park, local vineyard, and canoe trip through Montezuma wetlands complex. They will receive Project Wet certification and
curriculum as well as a number of lesson activities to bring home. Fee = $200 includes food, lodging, canoe trip and field expenses

Contact Sheila Myers , Finger Lakes Institute
smyers@hws.edu or 315-781-4380

July 9-13

Teaching High School Regents and Honors Chemistry: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College, Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

July 9-13

Teaching Regents and Honors Biology: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College , Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

July 9-13

Teaching Regents and Honors Earth Science: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College , Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

Syracuse Area

July 12 - 13

Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelery Show : Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse, Inc., Verizon Center of Progress Building, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY (10am - 6pm and 10am - 4pm) Donation for adults- $6.00, children under 12 are free.

www.gmss.us

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July 13 - July 18

Stalking Science in the Adirondacks: This one-week intensive field course is taught at Huntington Wildlife Forest, a campus of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Newcomb, N.Y. The year’s conservation topic will be “The Science of Journaling.”The program is open to any current science educator.  The five and a half-day program will run from Sunday evening July 13th, through Friday, July 18th.  The cost is $475 for the week, including meals and lodging.  Three hours of university credit are available for an additional $945.80.

Paul B. Hai at 518- 528-4551 xtn 104
http://%20www.esf.edu/resorg/rooseveltwildlife

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July 13 - July 18

Adirondack Teacher Ecology Workshop: SUNY Cortland's Antlers Facility on Raquette Lake, Adirondacks. EXPERIENCE New York State through in-depth nature and historical study of the living and nonliving environment: geological, botanical, and zoological features;ecological principles; human impact and stewardship; Adirondack history and resources for inspiration; and content and lesson ideas that foster a sense of wonder and awareness. $300 for Lodging, Meals and Program.

Contact NYSEOA (NYS Outdoor Ed. Assoc.)
for more info: Darleen Lieber
(607) 591-6422
nysoea@gmail.com

March 15 (contact for openings)

July 14 –18

CICT, Contemporary Chemistry for Teachers : Cornell Institute for Chemistry Teachers, Cornell - Designed specifically for high school chemistry teachers, the CCMR Institute for Chemistry Teachers (CICT) is a unique opportunity for professional development. The Institute currently offers a one-week course CHEM 501: Contemporary Chemistry for Teachers , for graduate credit. Participants meet 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Through lectures by Cornell faculty, hands-on laboratory activities and research facility tours, teachers gain a deeper understanding of the topics they teach and learn about current research in the field of chemistry. All accepted teachers will be awarded tuition, fees, a stipend and housing or local travel expenses if necessary. Participants will also receive laboratory materials to assist them in replicating the activities in their classrooms.

http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/teachers/cict.html

March 1 (contact for openings)

July 14 –18

Teacher Training and Curriculum Development Workshop in the Plant Sciences: Plant Genome Research, Cornell - We are offering a workshop during the week of July 14th-18th, 2008, for pre- and in-service educators to work with scientists to develop classroom laboratory exercises related to various aspects of plant biology. In addition to developing original projects, we will be reworking “cookbook” labs to make them more current and inquiry-based. During the week, there will be hands-on plant-based activities, tours of the Boyce Thompson Institute research facilities and seminars on current topics in plant biology.

http://bti.cornell.edu/pgrp/pgrp.php?id=601

July 14 – Aug 1

Amgen Leadership Symposium in Human and Genomic Biology: This 3-week workshop offers advanced training for high school teachers who want to extend their leadership in biotechnology and genetics education. Instruction takes place at the DNALC, and participants are housed on the nearby campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island . Spend your days engaged in exciting laboratories, seminars, bioinformatics, and creative projects. In the evenings, mingle with research staff, Nobel laureates, and visiting scientists from around the world who are creating the gene age. Location: Cold Spring Harbor , LI, NY

http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/teacher_training/%20

July 16-20

Teaching Advance Placement Biology: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College, Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

July 28- Aug1

Teaching Regents and Honors Physics: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College , Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

July 16-20

General Science for Elementary and Middle School Teachers: Summer Institute, Le Moyne College , Syracuse

http://www.lemoyne.edu/education/summerinstitute/index.htm

June 2008

July 21-25

Exploring Urban Schoolyards : Syracuse Univ. Earth Science Dept. and NSTA, Syracuse University and select Syracuse City School sites
During this 5 day summer workshop, teachers will: Learn how to use their schoolyards and local parks for earth science investigations for grades 3-8. Learn how these lessons meet the NYS MST Standards. Learn how to integrate science with literacy and math. Receive a $500 stipend.

www.urbanschoolyards.org

call Anna Endreny at aendreny@twcny.rr.com or 479-8980.

July 21-25

Geography Institute for Adirondack Teachers: Adirondack Curriculum Project, North Country Community College , Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Curriculum Project is offering 2 great workshops this summer - FREE - with meals and lodging included. If you develop an "Adirondack Challenge" and use it in your classroom - a stipend will be available.

http://www.adkcurriculumproject.org/2008geography.htm

July 28 - Aug 15

Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in Mechanics (PHY620) : Hosted by the State College at Buffalo this course runs 8am-5pm MTWRF. Taught by Dr.Luanna Gomez and colleagues, designed for MS/HS physics teachers interested in teaching force, motion and energy using a modeling curriculum. Teachers in this course will work through the renowned Modeling Physics curriculum as modified to meet NYS Core Curriculum needs as both students and teachers, learning modeling pedagogy and the use of modeling methods such as whiteboarding, system schema and energy pie charts and more. Taught via reformed teaching methods. On-campus dorm room housing will be available for Summer 2008 course participants at the rate of approximately $40/day including linen.

Contact Dan MacIsaac, (716) 878-3802
macisadl@buffalostate.edu

http://www.buffalostate.edu/physics/x711.xml

July 28 - Aug 15

Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in Electricity (PHY622) : Hosted by the State College at Buffalo this course runs 8am-5pm MTWRF. Taught by Dr. Dan MacIsaac and colleagues, designed for MS/HS physics teachers interested in teaching electricity and magnetism using a modeling curriculum. Teachers in this course will work through the renowned Modeling Physics curriculum as modified to meet NYS Core Curriculum needs as both students and teachers, learning modeling pedagogy and the use of modeling methods such as whiteboarding, system schema and energy pie charts and more. Taught via reformed teaching methods. On-campus dorm room housing will be available for Summer 2008 course participants at the rate of approximately $40/day including linen.

Contact Dan MacIsaac, (716) 878-3802
macisadl@buffalostate.edu

http://www.buffalostate.edu/physics/x711.xml

Aug 4 - 6

Biodiversity: Adirondack Ecological Center, Newcomb
The Adirondack Curriculum Project is offering 2 great workshops this summer - FREE - with meals and lodging included. If you develop an "Adirondack Challenge" and use it in your classroom - a stipend will be available.

http://www.adkcurriculumproject.org/biodiversity08.htm

Aug 10-13

ESF Environmental Science Summer Institute for Teachers: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) and the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) will sponsor an Environmental Science Summer Institute for Teachers August 10-13, 2008. Possible topics for the Institute will include: bioprocess engineering and bioenergy, research methods, ecosystem science, biodiversity, and the use of inquiry in environmental science. The institute will be held at the Ranger School in Wanakena , NY ( Adirondacks ).

http://www.esf.edu/outreach/essit/%20

Rainforest and Reef: “Outstanding and affordable field courses in rainforest and marine ecology” (I have seen this listed on the list-serves with a reference to a “Field Course for Educators in Costa Rica” for the summer of 2008)

http://www.rainforestandreef.org/%20

J. Michael Nolan – mnolan@rainforestand reef.org