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NISD Instructional Expectations for Elementary Science
NISD Instructional Expectations for Elementary Science
At NISD we are committed to student success through teaching, learning, creativity and innovation. We do this every day through engaging students in purposeful utilization of technology resources and research-based creative instructional strategies which includes Workshop Model, Learning Targets, Notebooks/Journals, Anchor Charts and Word Walls.
At NISD we are committed to student success through teaching, learning, creativity and innovation. We do this every day through engaging students in purposeful utilization of technology resources and research-based creative instructional strategies which includes Workshop Model, Learning Targets, Notebooks/Journals, Anchor Charts and Word Walls.
Kelly Suarez
Kelly Suarez
Elementary Science Coordinator
Elementary Science Coordinator
CONTACT ME:
CONTACT ME:
817-215-0060
Twitter: @ksuarez28 and @NISDScience
New Science Teacher Training Opportunities
New Science Teacher Training Opportunities
Science Safety in Elementary Schools
Science Safety in Elementary Schools
All elementary science teachers are required to attend a science safety training course. Teachers must complete an online training course through TEA Learn platform. Click the link to the right to go to the site and enroll in the course. Once you complete the course, please upload the certificate to Edugence to fulfill the training requirement. All teachers must complete the science safety course prior to the first progress report of the year. Training must be updated every 5 years.
Sessions for New Teachers at ENGAGE Conference
Sessions for New Teachers at ENGAGE Conference
Making your resource (Savvas) work for you! Learn how to make your district resources work for you and your students without losing the pedagogical purpose
Promoting Visual Literacy in the Science Classroom Our students live in a world that is saturated with visual images. Being able to analyze and interpret photos, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, and other visuals is critical to students’ understanding of the world around them. In this session, participants will learn practical strategies to empower our students to actively analyze and create images to deepen their understanding of science content. Participants will receive practical strategies and ready-to-use activities to boost visual literacy skills.
Speaking of Science: Promoting Academic Conversation How do we empower all students to speak with confidence in our classrooms? Current research is clear on the benefits of getting students talking about the content. It helps our students become better readers and writers, has a significant impact on retention and prepares them for the real world! This interactive, engaging session is full of practical, ready-to-use strategies to promote academic conversation with all students.
NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
During the school year, first year teachers will be offered the opportunity to participate in New Teacher Academy where you will visit other mentor teachers' classrooms, participate in hands on investigations from curriculum, and have additional time to plan for instruction. These dates will be communicated through the curriculum department or campus administration.
During the school year, first year teachers will be offered the opportunity to participate in New Teacher Academy where you will visit other mentor teachers' classrooms, participate in hands on investigations from curriculum, and have additional time to plan for instruction. These dates will be communicated through the curriculum department or campus administration.
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