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STEM Education for K-12

I got my start in learning and development by supporting young learners and then supporting teachers. I was a science teacher for eight years and I've put together a number of professional learning opportunities for K-12 teachers and administrators over the years!

K-12 Schools and Teachers

I have assembled a list of topics that I can offer professional development workshops or seminars to you and/or your teachers. We can arrange one-off workshops or a series of professional learning experiences in which we can dive into topics much deeper. If you do not see what you are looking for, please reach out to me so we can discuss your needs.

Building Science Literacy

  • Redesigning STEM courses for inclusivity

  • NGSS Demystified

  • Distinguishing Fact vs Fake Information

  • Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

  • Determining Student Pre- and Mis-Conceptions in Science

  • Productive struggle in the science classroom

  • Using Tech to Teach Abstract Concepts

  • Using Case-based Learning

  • Using Challenge-based Learning

  • Embedding 21st-century Skills into STEM

  • Using Problem-based Learning

  • Using Instructional Technology to Boost STEM in the Classroom

  • How to Assess Learning in Modern STEM Classrooms with Portfolios

  • Shifting to Phenomenon-based Learning

Building Literacy Through Science

  • Reading Informational Text

  • Science Journalism – supporting students to become authors of original scientific investigative writing

  • Using Science Notebooks in grades 5-12

Assessment Strategies

  • What are the different types of portfolios and how to choose

  • Best Practices with Portfolios

  • Using technology to create sharable portfolios

  • Assessment for Learning: How Formative Assessments Can Drive Student Achievement

  • Performance-based Assessments

  • Evaluating Student Learning With High-Quality Rubrics

  • Supporting School-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Miscellaneous Topics

  • Using Data to Differentiate Instruction for ALL Learners

  • What is "Learner Variability" and how can I address it in my classroom/school?

  • Enhancing School-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

  • Integrating Computer Science into All Content Areas

  • Integrating MakerSpaces into All Content Areas

  • Telling Stories Through Data: Creating Infographics

  • How Administrators Should Evaluate High-Quality STEM Teaching

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