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Teacher Professional Development Opportunities
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)
The goal of KEEP is to improve and increase energy literacy in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools through teacher education.
COURSES: KEEP offers 4 face-to-face and 2 online graduate-level courses for Wisconsin teachers through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources.
To register for these courses, or to learn about other activities and opportunities through KEEP, visit http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/ProfessionalDevelopment/.
FIELD TRIPS/GUEST SPEAKERS: KEEP also provides K-12 educators with field trip and guest speaker ideas for the entire state of Wisconsin. The individuals and organizations recorded on their website know they are listed as educational resources and are looking forward to helping you educate students about energy. For more information visit their website.
The goal of KEEP is to improve and increase energy literacy in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools through teacher education. COURSES: KEEP offers 4 face-to-face and 2 online graduate-level courses for Wisconsin teachers through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources.
To register for these courses, or to learn about other activities and opportunities through KEEP, visit http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/ProfessionalDevelopment/.
FIELD TRIPS/GUEST SPEAKERS: KEEP also provides K-12 educators with field trip and guest speaker ideas for the entire state of Wisconsin. The individuals and organizations recorded on their website know they are listed as educational resources and are looking forward to helping you educate students about energy. For more information visit their website.
Wisconsin STEM Summit -Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The STEM Summit will help educators explore the strategic use of information technology to better serve their students, campuses, and communities.
Over 60 sessions will cover everything from recruiting and retaining students for STEM-related programs to using information technology to improve organizational and student learning.
Do you teach genetics, DNA, and gene cloning? Are you looking for ways to integrate high quality digital media into your lessons?
Check out the new Biotechnology collection on Teachers' Domain. Funded by the Amgen Foundation, these unique video and interactive resources bring to life the emerging field of biotechnology for middle and high students, going beyond scientific theory to show the tools and techniques used to develop new biotechnology applications and products. The collection incorporates aspects of chemistry, genetics, and cell biology, easily mapping on to existing curriculum standards. UW-Madison Science Alliance Online Course: Global and Regional Climate Change
UW-Madison Science Alliance has an on-line course on Global and Regional Climate Change where anyone can log on, work through the course and then get a certificate of completion indicating that they spent 20 hours learning the material. This course is intended for Continuing Education Units (CEU's). For more information visit their website at: http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/climatechange/
UW-Madison Climate Literacy Ambassadors
The Climate Literacy Ambassadors program is a collaborative effort to advance climate literacy led by the Cooperative Institute of Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
As part of a larger NASA-UW project, teachers can attend a 1-day workshop and takethe on-line class for credit through the UW and earn a stipend that offsets the cost of the credit. For more information visit their website.
Mazomanie Science Outreach Outpost (M.O.O.)
Several 1-day workshops are available. Workshops are a mix of hands-on activities and direct content teaching. Workshops are great for teachers looking to enhance their curriculum and anyone interested discovering something new!
For more info visit: http://www.wistep.wisc.edu/moo-programs.html
Several 1-day workshops are available. Workshops are a mix of hands-on activities and direct content teaching. Workshops are great for teachers looking to enhance their curriculum and anyone interested discovering something new! For more info visit: http://www.wistep.wisc.edu/moo-programs.html
The center for the Advancement of STEM education (CASE)
CASE provides instruction on 21st-century learning tools and strategies for teachers & scientists and engineers (S&Es) so that the two can work collaboratively within school systems. CASE's unique training strategy teams the educator and the STEM professional so that they benefit from one another's perspectives, experience and expertise. In particular, the S&Es bring the "real world" point-of-view to the classroom.
CASE provides instruction on 21st-century learning tools and strategies for teachers & scientists and engineers (S&Es) so that the two can work collaboratively within school systems. CASE's unique training strategy teams the educator and the STEM professional so that they benefit from one another's perspectives, experience and expertise. In particular, the S&Es bring the "real world" point-of-view to the classroom. 
Engineering Expo DaysEngineering Expo is a three day event held
every two years at the UW-Madison's College
of Engineering.
Expo is run entirely by students and brings over 10,000 visitors to campus biennially.
Visit http://engineeringexpo.wisc.edu for more details.
Educate to Innovate
President Obama has launched an "Educate to Innovate" campaign to improve the participation and performance of America's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This campaign will include efforts not only from the Federal Government but also from leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies to work with young people across America to excel in science and math.
President Obama has launched an "Educate to Innovate" campaign to improve the participation and performance of America's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This campaign will include efforts not only from the Federal Government but also from leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies to work with young people across America to excel in science and math.The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent)
NESCent provides educators with a collection of video podcasts on evolutionary biology. These podcasts are part of a collaboration between NESCent and Understanding Evolution http://evolution.berkeley.edu/
NESCent provides educators with a collection of video podcasts on evolutionary biology. These podcasts are part of a collaboration between NESCent and Understanding Evolution http://evolution.berkeley.edu/ WI Academy Staff Development Initiative
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science. This initiative has developed teacher leaders and school based mentors who work to improve mathematics and science learning in their own classrooms, schools, districts, and the wider profession.
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science. This initiative has developed teacher leaders and school based mentors who work to improve mathematics and science learning in their own classrooms, schools, districts, and the wider profession. Wisconsin Education Innovations (Cederburg, Messmer, Waukesha and West Milwaukee)
Wisconsin Education Innovations (formerly the Sally Ride Academy) offers quality professional development based on national teaching standards. Teachers are introduced to new research on how children learn and the application of best practice. Wisconsin Education Innovations provides students with the opportunity to become teaching leaders.
Wisconsin Education Innovations (formerly the Sally Ride Academy) offers quality professional development based on national teaching standards. Teachers are introduced to new research on how children learn and the application of best practice. Wisconsin Education Innovations provides students with the opportunity to become teaching leaders. Christa McAuliffe Academy (Appleton)
The Christa McAuliffe Academy was founded to provide an exceptional learning experience for teachers and administrators that would excite, stimulate and refresh them. A well-rounded steering committee including educators and business people shaped a curriculum that has since expanded to cover new trends and topics at the forefront of education.
The Christa McAuliffe Academy was founded to provide an exceptional learning experience for teachers and administrators that would excite, stimulate and refresh them. A well-rounded steering committee including educators and business people shaped a curriculum that has since expanded to cover new trends and topics at the forefront of education. Chiwaukee Academy (Kenosha)
Chiwaukee Academy was founded in 1997 and is a week-long professional development opportunity for educator in Wiconsin. Careful attention is given to standards and benchmarks, equity, diversity, and assess-ment in all courses. The newest theories will be discussed and ideas about how to move them into practice will be shared by experienced teaching presenters.
Chiwaukee Academy was founded in 1997 and is a week-long professional development opportunity for educator in Wiconsin. Careful attention is given to standards and benchmarks, equity, diversity, and assess-ment in all courses. The newest theories will be discussed and ideas about how to move them into practice will be shared by experienced teaching presenters.Gitche Gumee Academy (Ashland)
The Gitche Gumee Academy was created to provide educators with
a week of in-depth training in Wisconsin Academic Standards, performance assessment, and content area knowledge.
The Gitche Gumee Academy was created to provide educators witha week of in-depth training in Wisconsin Academic Standards, performance assessment, and content area knowledge.
John Muir Academy (Verona)
The John Muir Academy is a standard, assessment, and research based professional development opportunity for teachers. Students of the John Muir Academy take part in an in-service training that promotes problem solving and the development of higher level and creative thinking skills. This professional development training also gives students the opportunity to experiment with innovative teaching techniques in math, science, technology, and other areas.
The John Muir Academy is a standard, assessment, and research based professional development opportunity for teachers. Students of the John Muir Academy take part in an in-service training that promotes problem solving and the development of higher level and creative thinking skills. This professional development training also gives students the opportunity to experiment with innovative teaching techniques in math, science, technology, and other areas.
Cray Academy (Eau Claire)
Cray Academy Summer Institute offers high-quality, cost-effective professional development opportunities for educators. This institute offers a variety of workshops on new trends and topics at the forefront of education.
Cray Academy Summer Institute offers high-quality, cost-effective professional development opportunities for educators. This institute offers a variety of workshops on new trends and topics at the forefront of education. Northwoods Academy (Rhinelander)
The goal of the Northwoods Academy is to provide educators with a high quality, standards-based professional development opportunity designed to improve teaching and learning. One of the main goals of this academy is to assist educators in meeting Wisconsin recertification standards.
STAR Academy (River Falls)
The STAR Academy was created to provide educators with a professional development opportunity for in—depth training in Wisconsin Academic Standards, performance assessment, and content area knowledge.
The STAR Academy was created to provide educators with a professional development opportunity for in—depth training in Wisconsin Academic Standards, performance assessment, and content area knowledge. Washburn Academy (Holmen & Onalaska)
The goal of the Washburn Academy is to provide educators with a high quality, standards-based professional development opportunity designed to improve teaching and learning. One of the main goals of this academy is to assist educators in meeting Wisconsin recertification standards.
The goal of the Washburn Academy is to provide educators with a high quality, standards-based professional development opportunity designed to improve teaching and learning. One of the main goals of this academy is to assist educators in meeting Wisconsin recertification standards.