Educator Development

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Allan J. Lichtman

Dr. Lichtman is Distinguished Professor of History and formerly chair of the Department of History at American University in Washington, D.C. He is the author of seven books. He has provided commentary for all major U.S. television and radio networks and many foreign broadcast companies including BBC. He has published op-ed articles in major newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post.

His latest book The Keys to the White House explains 13 historical patterns in presidential elections that Dr. Lichtman has used to correctly predict the popular vote outcome in every presidential election from 1984 to 2008. His keynote address will explain the model and apply it to the 2012 election.  For his lunch address Dr. Lichtman will speak about the 1928 election when the chief issues were liquor, religion, and geography. The 1928 election pitted Herbert Hoover of Iowa against the governor of New York, Al Smith, whose running mate was Senator Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas. Dr. Lichtman has written a book about the 1928 election entitled Prejudice and the Old Politics.

Other presentations in the symposium will include:

“George Washington: The Election was Easy, Being President Tough,” Dr. Wendy Castro, Associate Professor of History, UCA

“Lincoln’s Very Different Elections of 1860 vs. 1864,” Dr. Lorien Foote, Associate Professor of History, UCA

Cost: $25.00

October 12, 2012
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA
8:30-2:30 pm

Visit uca.edu/historysymposium for more information!

June 19-20, 2012

STEM Institute, UCA

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

During this 2-day Summer Institute, K - 8 Math Teachers, Math Coaches, and Curriculum Leaders will see how and why Singapore math was a key model for the Common Core State Standards.

Participants will:

• Investigate the overarching principles of the Common Core State Standards,
• Explore the key principles of the Singapore math curriculum:  a Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract progression; a Gradual Release lesson design; and an  intentional and strategic focus on problem solving,
• Understand the need for a focused, coherent, rigorous math curriculum which ensures American students have the math skills necessary for global competition,
• Practice questioning strategies that will guide students to deeper levels of understanding, connecting Singapore math to other state-wide professional development initiatives,
• Engage in problem-solving designed to guide learners to deep mathematical understanding as required by the Standards of Mathematical Practice.
• Participants will be divided into grade groups for in-depth exploration of the Singapore math curriculum:  K - 1; 2 - 3; 4 - 5 & 6 - 8.
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Cost: $60 (includes lunches), Late registration (after June 10) $75
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July 19-20, 2012 (All Courses offered on same day)

UCA Campus

The UCA STEM Institute will be offering two-day courses for grades 9-12 math & science teachers.

They are:

•    Labquest data collection and statistical analysis
•    Physics - Newton's Laws, electricity & magnetism,
•    Geometry and Common Core
•    Algebra and Common Core
•    Using the iPad and SmartBoard to Teach
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Cost: $125

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July 17-18, 2012 (All courses will be offered on the same day.)

UCA Campus

The UCA STEM Institute will be offering two-day courses for grades 3-8 science teachers.

They are:

•    Plants and life cycles
•    NASA/STEM  and Next Generation Science
•    Using the iPad and SmartBoard to Teach
•    LabQuest data collection (Electricity)
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Cost: $125

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July 19-20, 2012 (All courses are on the same day.)

UCA Campus

The UCA STEM Institute will be offering two-day courses for grades 9-12 math & science teachers.
They are:

•    Labquest data cllection and statistical analysis
•    Physics - Newton's Laws, electricity & magnetism,
•    Geometry and Common Core
•    Algebra and Common Core
•    Using the iPad and SmartBoard to Teach
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Cost: $125

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FREE!

Where: University of Central Arkansas

Dates: Monday through Friday
June 4 - June 28, 2012

Times: Morning Session 8:30 to 12:30
 or Afternoon Session 12:30-5:30
(Please Choose Either Session)

The UCA STEM Institue received a grant from Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to address this issue. “UCA-Preparing for College and Career” Program will use the funds to develop and offer a College and Career Preparation course for 11th and 12th grade students to help them improve their college and workforce readiness skills and academic achievement.

There will be a low student-to-teacher ratio with not more than ten students per teacher.  Students will be provided workbooks and other resource materials.

The program will PAY ONE-TIME ACT REGISTRATION FEE for the students who attend the class regularly and show progress in their work. 

SUBJECT AREAS

•    English,
•    Reading,
•    Mathematics and Science for College preparation and
•    The Jump Start program for career planning.

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. Eleventh and Twelfth grade students who score less than 19 in the Math, English, or Composite on the ACT.
2. Parent or guardian permission form must be submitted.
3. In the event of space limitation or funding constraints, priority will be given to high school juniors and seniors whose ACT scores are less than 19.

 

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FREE!

June 7, 2012
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA

Historical facts and events over the 4 year period in the life and day to day events taking place in Little Rock up to and through the Civil War. This course will satisfy the Arkansas History PDU requirement.

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FREE!

June 7, 2012
1:00 - 4:30
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA

This workshop will provide an explanation of events involving the Arkansas Militia over the past 200 years. Participants will get a better understanding of the Militia of the State of Arkansas from inception until present day. This course will satisfy the Arkansas History PDU requirement.

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FREE! Course will be closed at 55 registrations.
July 31, 2012
8:30-3:30 (1 hour lunch)
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA

“Spring mix” would describe this workshop as it will include a variety of helpful resources that will facilitate the teaching of Arkansas studies frameworks.  Topics include the following:  American Indians of Arkansas, Entrepreneurs of Arkansas, Arkanstories graphic novel, the Arkansas History Hub, helpful websites for Arkansas Studies and more!  Free resources (such as maps, games, posters, etc.) will be provided for participants!

The three hours in the morning will focus on Arkansas studies classroom resources, lesson plans and Power Points on American Indians of Arkansas and a lesson plan and Power Point on entrepreneurs of Arkansas.  Training on the comprehensive website, Arkansas History Hub, will also occur. Please bring a laptop computer if you desire a “hands on” experience!

The afternoon session of three hours will focus on presentations from the agencies of the Department of Arkansas Heritage (Old State House, Historic Arkansas, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, etc). Presentations will include Power Points, lesson plans and activities on Arkansas Studies topics that are framework driven. Topics will/may include the following:  Architects of Arkansas, The Arkansas Secession Debate, Arkansas Civil War flags, etc.

This course will satisfy the Arkansas History PDU requirement. 6 PDUs will be awarded.

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1 Session: $70  |  Both Sessions: $100

(Choose One or Both)

SESSION 1
July 18

SESSION 2
July 19

Dr. Deborah Kuster

Participants will experience ways to combine art history with storytelling and puppetry. We will explore the art of puppetry in its various forms including 2-D and 3-D. Topics include mixed media techniques of constructing, metaphorical, symbolic, and humorous expression, as well as the importance of storytelling

This institute is suitable for K-12 art teachers, K-12 gifted and talented teachers and most K-12 Social Studies and Language Arts teachers. Participants will benefit from presentation of Art historical and Language Arts connections and a combination of 2-D and 3-D art-making techniques using common materials. Content presented will be aligned with the Arkansas Visual Arts Frameworks.

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1 Session: $70  |  Both Sessions: $100

(Choose One or Both)

SESSION 1
July 16

SESSION 2

July 17

Dr. Deborah Kuster

Participants will experience ways to combine art history, with 2-D and 3-D art-making techniques using common materials. Observation skills, which are basic to artistic and scientific investigation, along with literary metaphoric and symbolic perspectives will be incorporated. Some of the topics covered are organic and geometric 3-dimensional forms, metaphorical and symbolic expression and drawing from observation/perspective.

This institute is suitable for K-12 art teachers, K-12 gifted and talented teachers and most K-12 Social Studies and Language Arts teachers. Participants will benefit from presentation of Art historical and Language Arts connections and a combination of 2-D and 3-D art-making techniques using common materials. Content presented will be aligned with the Arkansas Visual Arts Frameworks.

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FREE! $150 Stipend!
UCA Computer Science Department
Date: July 9-11, 2012

As computers become necessary tool in mathematics, science and other fields, fundamental knowledge of computer science should well enhance the ability of K-12 educators. Sponsored by Google, the UCA Computer Science Department is offering again the FREE summer workshop CS4HS: Computing is Cool and Fun from July 9-11, 2012.

No previous programming experience is required. Both in service and pre-service teachers are encouraged to apply for the workshop online at http://sun0.cs.uca.edu/cs4hs/application.php. Each participant will receive a $150 stipend and lunch will be provided free. However, seats are limited. If you are interested in, please sign up as soon as you can.

For more information about the Google sponsored CS4HS@UCA program, please visit http://sun0.cs.uca.edu/cs4hs/

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June 5-6, 2012, September 14-15, 2012, February 22-23, 2013

UCA STEM Institute; Old Main Room 214, Conway, AR 

8:30-3:30

This course will develop statistical concepts for middle grades.  It will explore representational competencies by examining what characteristics of data different displays make evident or even hide. Participants will then use data to determine a “best guess” of a real measurement using data, which leads to the development and understanding of measures of center by engaging an important mathematical practice—inventing an algorithm.  Participants will then invent and explore methods for measuring the precision—the consistency—of a collection of measurements.

Dr. Richard Lehrer of Vanderbilt University developed the materials that will be used in the training.  They are well researched and align with the Common Core standards for Statistics and Probability in grades 6-7.  The curriculum materials are free for use in Arkansas classrooms.  Full implementation of the materials requires the students (or at the very least the teacher) to utilize TinkerPlots 2 software on occasions. (Cost for single-user license is $50.  Equipping a lab can be done for as little as $10 per computer.  Contact Key Curriculum Press for more information.)  By including this component, the training will include 3 hours of technology credit.

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Cost: $150

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FREE!

May 18, 2012
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, Room 5AB
Dr. Tracie Pasold and Dr. Maria Portilla

Society tells us thin is in. For many children and adolescents, the desire to be thin could lead to an eating disorder. Unknown to most, an eating disorder is a disease that affects both female and males alike. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing when to refer someone for help can be a life-saving intervention. Dr. Tracie Pasold and Dr. Maria Portilla pair up to offer their expertise on eating disorders with a two-part presentation entitled, “Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents.” This seminar is a must for anyone who works with or knows a child or adolescent.

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FREE 60 PDCs or 3 GRADUATE CREDITS!

DID YOU MISS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE? WE STILL HAVE ROOM! VISIT UCA.EDU/IEI FOR DETAILS.

ONLINE Component: March 5, 2012
On-Campus Component: June 17-19, 2012  NEW DATE: June 18-20, 2012! Due to popular demand, we have changed the on-site dates to Monday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 20 to allow for the Father's Day holiday.

Insurance Education Institute (IEI) is a professional development opportunity and graduate course designed for educators, grades 7-12, to become more effective in teaching insurance by providing the tools necessary for understanding all forms of insurance. The institute focuses on the relevance of insurance to middle and high school students and their families. IEI is sponsored by The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, a charitable organization located in Columbus, Ohio, whose goal is to improve the understanding of insurance and its role in society through the education of teachers and students.

We are now accepting applications for IEI 2012. Please contact Outreach professional development for details.
Visit uca.edu/iei, email profdev@uca.edu or call 501.450-5261.

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1 Session: $70  |  Both Sessions: $100

(Choose One or Both)

SESSION 1
July 24

SESSION 2
July 25

Dr. Deborah Kuster and Dr. Jeff Young

Open to new art teachers from all levels completing their 0-3 years of teaching. A time to reflect, collaborate, and get new ideas for curriculum planning and classroom management with other beginning teachers. Day One will focus on curriculum development. Day Two will focus on the classroom environment.

Topics will include: Teaching philosophies, Curriculum planning and Classroom management/environment

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Reg. Fee: $65

SESSION 1 (Choose either session)
June 28
9 am - 4:30 pm; BHCC 4B

SESSION 2
July 26
9 am - 4:30 pm; BHCC 4B

Mr. Kareem Moody

“At risk” youth is a term that has become synonymous with fear, problems and failure. Many parents and youth services providers are sifting through mounds of information to find practical approaches to connecting with this segment of their communities. This interactive lecture allows participants the opportunity to get an up close and personal look at what is going on in the world of “extreme at risk”. In addition, this session offers suggestions, tips and ideas for finding value and connecting with the young people they serve.

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Orientation: May 26
June 18-21, 2012, July 23-26, 2012, and one Saturday during 2012-2013 academic year

Cost: $125.00 (cost cover lunch each day)

Teachers Receive up to $800 stipend for attending the PD Course!*

*Teachers may elect to use $800 Stipend towards 3 hours of Graduate Credit.

JOIN THE STEM CORE TEAM!

A Special Professional Development Program for Grades 3-5 teachers 

The STEM Core Team is a professional development course funded by the No Child Left Behind Title II, Part A/Subpart 3 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

The program will offer STEM related level appropriate resources and professional development activities for elementary teachers. The STEM Core Team is a content intensive professional development program for 20 teachers in Grades 3-5. The focus is on integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics in elementary schools so as to increase the probability of academic success for all students.

Teachers will receive:

• Up to $800 stipend for PD course!
• 60 hours of PD credits or 3 hours of graduate credit
• $150 worth teaching materials to implement the activities in their classrooms

 For More Information, visit: uca.edu/steminstitute

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$250.00
July 30- Aug 2
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
214 Main Hall, UCA

This workshop is the 5 day professional development required by the Arkansas Department of Education to add the Transition to College Mathematics certification to a current Arkansas mathematics teaching license.

During the 5 days of professional development, participants will engage in rich activities and discussion that will enhance teaching and learning of the four stands addressed in the 4th year high school mathematics course, Transition to College Mathematics (TCM).

Each participant will receive a binder with numerous resources and materials.

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The UCA Institute for STEM Professional Development and Education Research (UCA STEM Institute) plays a vital role in support of the University’s mission in teacher education in science and mathematics. The Institute provides “high quality,” innovative STEM educational opportunities through developing partnerships, professional development, research, K-12 outreach, and sharing of instructional resources. These activities are aligned with state and national initiatives and contribute to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ vision of being a national leader in STEM education.

VISIT STEM

UCA College of Education offers several professional opportunities for educators.  Please visit the College of Education for more details.

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