2018 STEMposium
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Registration is now open for STEMposium 2018! For the 4th year, we will be presenting a format that allows teachers to collaboratively produce their own environmentally centered 5E instructional unit, attend short courses on NGSS hot topics, and focus on getting kids to figure out phenomena on their own through asking probing questions. This FREE week-long institute runs from June 26-29, 2018. You can even earn two units of academic credit!
Program Objectives
The goal of the program is to support teachers in successfully implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and in integrating science and engineering instruction with math, language arts, and technology. Participants will deepen their knowledge of the NGSS and incorporation of "three-dimensional" learning into their weekly instruction.
Agenda
Monday through Thursday (8:00 am - 2:45 pm)
Student STEM Day on Friday (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
After the Institute
Sign up via the registration page or scroll down for frequently asked questions (FAQ).
The goal of the program is to support teachers in successfully implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and in integrating science and engineering instruction with math, language arts, and technology. Participants will deepen their knowledge of the NGSS and incorporation of "three-dimensional" learning into their weekly instruction.
Agenda
Monday through Thursday (8:00 am - 2:45 pm)
- Attend morning Keynote Speakers each day with Hands-On Presentations.
- Attend grade-level workshops where teacher leaders will model a 5E aligned unit and then collaborate with grade-level peers to develop your own NGSS-aligned, 5E instructional unit.
- Attend short courses in the afternoon to deepen your knowledge in a variety of current NGSS hot topics.
- Become inspired by and meet new colleagues to add to your science support network.
Student STEM Day on Friday (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
- Conclude the week by participating in the Student STEM Day! Local students in grades K-8 will join us. We will enjoy a funny science presentation together followed by a science carnival in which you will receive coaching and practice in asking probing questions.
- Participants may bring their own children too! (Children who have completed grades K-8 are eligible)
After the Institute
- Participate in two optional Saturday half-day follow-up sessions during the 2018-19 school year.
Sign up via the registration page or scroll down for frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Short Course Options
You will be able to choose two afternoon short courses: you will attend the first on the afternoons on Mon-Tues and the second on the afternoons of Wed-Thu. Click here to read full descriptions of each of the short courses listed below.
- NGSS 101: Introduction to NGSS (K-12)
- NGSS 102: Introduction to the NGSS Framework (K-12)
- Population Education (K-12)
- Project Learning Tree (PLT) Environmental Experience for Early Childhood (K-2)
- Picture Perfect Lessons (K-5)
- STEAM Lab (3-5)
- NGSSifying Lessons (9-12)
- STEAM Literature for Grades 3-5 (3-5)
- STEAM Literature for Grades 6-8 (6-8)
- HHMI Biointeractive (9-12)
- MERITO Foundation Workshops (7-12)
- STEM Leader Cohort (K-12)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Attend?
This opportunity is open to K-12 teachers and TOSAs. Space is limited. STEM educators working outside of the classroom who are interested in attending may contact Annie Ransom at aransom@pvsd.k12.ca.us to inquire about special exceptions.
Where is the Summer Institute going to take place?
University Preparation Charter School, Middle School Site at 700 Temple Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010.
Can I obtain ongoing professional development credit / university credit?
Yes, you can obtain up to two units of academic credit from CSUCI. Please visit the University Credit page for full details.
I cannot attend the entire week. Is it okay if I only attend part of the week?
Although it is preferable for participants to attend the full week due to the limited space, it is not required. However, participants who plan to obtain university credit must attend all five days of the summer institute.
How familiar do I need to be with NGSS?
You do not need to be familiar with NGSS at all. The Summer Institute will provide opportunities for teachers who are new to NGSS to get trained on the new standards. For participants who are already familiar with NGSS, separate workshops will be provided to help advance your proficiency in developing and teaching NGSS-aligned lessons.
What is the Student STEM Day?
The final day of the summer institute consists of a Student STEM Day in which K-8 students and STEMposium teacher participants are treated to a special STEM event. Teacher participants are assigned a pre-planned activity and practice developing engaging questions to ask the students as they participate at your center. This will be a time for you to work on your questioning skills and see if you can get the kids to discover the information with your guidance. All of the fun, none of the stress! You're welcome :-)
I teach high school; should I attend the Student STEM Day?
Yes, even though students at the Student STEM Day will be entering grades 1-9, all STEMposium participants are encouraged to attend and practice developing and using probing questions to guide student discovery.
Can my child attend the Student STEM Day?
Teacher participants are encouraged to sign up their own children to participate if they are completing grades K-8. Sorry, only students entering grades 1-9 are allowed to participate.
How do I sign up to be a teacher leader or workshop presenter instead of a regular participant?
Please contact Annie Ransom at aransom@pvsd.k12.ca.us to indicate your interest.
How will this year's institute differ from previous years?
Because participants are coming now with a much wider variety in NGSS knowledge and implementation, this year's institute will include workshop presentations appropriate for a wide range of backgrounds in order to differentiate the week to accommodate all participants. Through feedback collected in person and on surveys, it is evident that teachers want time to create, collaborate, and implement many of the things they are learning at conferences and PDs. It is the intent of the CSU STEMposium to give you the time to do this using a coaching model. Additionally, specific short courses are intended to reach teachers who are interested in becoming STEM advocates at their home sites. This could be for TOSAs, coaches, or teacher leaders.
What is the "theme" of this year's institute?
The focus of this year's institute is on implementing the California standards for Environmental Principles & Concepts (EP&C's). Each teacher cohort will work on NGSS-aligned lessons that integrate the EP&C's and the Student STEM day will include student activities with a focus on environmental literacy.
This opportunity is open to K-12 teachers and TOSAs. Space is limited. STEM educators working outside of the classroom who are interested in attending may contact Annie Ransom at aransom@pvsd.k12.ca.us to inquire about special exceptions.
Where is the Summer Institute going to take place?
University Preparation Charter School, Middle School Site at 700 Temple Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010.
Can I obtain ongoing professional development credit / university credit?
Yes, you can obtain up to two units of academic credit from CSUCI. Please visit the University Credit page for full details.
I cannot attend the entire week. Is it okay if I only attend part of the week?
Although it is preferable for participants to attend the full week due to the limited space, it is not required. However, participants who plan to obtain university credit must attend all five days of the summer institute.
How familiar do I need to be with NGSS?
You do not need to be familiar with NGSS at all. The Summer Institute will provide opportunities for teachers who are new to NGSS to get trained on the new standards. For participants who are already familiar with NGSS, separate workshops will be provided to help advance your proficiency in developing and teaching NGSS-aligned lessons.
What is the Student STEM Day?
The final day of the summer institute consists of a Student STEM Day in which K-8 students and STEMposium teacher participants are treated to a special STEM event. Teacher participants are assigned a pre-planned activity and practice developing engaging questions to ask the students as they participate at your center. This will be a time for you to work on your questioning skills and see if you can get the kids to discover the information with your guidance. All of the fun, none of the stress! You're welcome :-)
I teach high school; should I attend the Student STEM Day?
Yes, even though students at the Student STEM Day will be entering grades 1-9, all STEMposium participants are encouraged to attend and practice developing and using probing questions to guide student discovery.
Can my child attend the Student STEM Day?
Teacher participants are encouraged to sign up their own children to participate if they are completing grades K-8. Sorry, only students entering grades 1-9 are allowed to participate.
How do I sign up to be a teacher leader or workshop presenter instead of a regular participant?
Please contact Annie Ransom at aransom@pvsd.k12.ca.us to indicate your interest.
How will this year's institute differ from previous years?
Because participants are coming now with a much wider variety in NGSS knowledge and implementation, this year's institute will include workshop presentations appropriate for a wide range of backgrounds in order to differentiate the week to accommodate all participants. Through feedback collected in person and on surveys, it is evident that teachers want time to create, collaborate, and implement many of the things they are learning at conferences and PDs. It is the intent of the CSU STEMposium to give you the time to do this using a coaching model. Additionally, specific short courses are intended to reach teachers who are interested in becoming STEM advocates at their home sites. This could be for TOSAs, coaches, or teacher leaders.
What is the "theme" of this year's institute?
The focus of this year's institute is on implementing the California standards for Environmental Principles & Concepts (EP&C's). Each teacher cohort will work on NGSS-aligned lessons that integrate the EP&C's and the Student STEM day will include student activities with a focus on environmental literacy.
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