This workshop provides insight into the framework and professional development that supports successful implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. Understanding the vision for science education described in A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core is essential to understanding the shifts in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science.
This three-day workshop being held, July 21-23rd, is specifically designed for curriculum coordinators, science department chairs, science teacher leaders and professional development providers of science education. Participants will walk away with presentation materials that can be utilized to provide professional development to other science educators. If you have the ability to share the learning experiences and resources that will be provided at this workshop with other teachers in your district, please sign up today!
The workshop is free to participants. However lodging and travel are the responsibility of the participant or sending district.
Registration:
Only register if you can attend all three days as each day builds on the previous day. Register at: http://osdeofficeofinstructionevents.eventbrite.com?s=26556733
Location:
Francis Tuttle Career Technology Center Rockwell Campus
12777 N. Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Zone A, Room A1011
Workshop Dates and Time:
July 21-23rd
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lunch on your own noon-1:00 pm
Presenter:
Brett Moulding, Director, Utah Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning Brett Moulding is currently the Director of the Utah Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning. He is a former member of the National Academy of Sciences Board on Science Education and a member of the National Research Council (NRC) Committee that developed A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core. He also serves on the NAEP Science Standing Committee. Moulding was the Utah State science education specialist and coordinator of curriculum from 1993 to 2004 and then director of curriculum and instruction before leaving the Utah State Office of Education in 2008. Moulding taught chemistry for 20 years at Roy High School in the Weber School District and served as the district teacher leader for eight years. He also served on the Board at the Triangle Coalition and the NAEP 2009 Framework Committee, and was the president of the Council of State Science Supervisors from 2003 to 2006. Moulding has received the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and the Award of Excellence from the Governor’s Science and Technology Commission. Moulding graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Chemistry with minors in Biology, Math, and Physics. He has a MEd from Weber State University and an Administrative Supervisory Certificate from Utah State University.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Tiffany TIffany.Neill@sde.ok.gov