Google Education on Air

Education on Air: It Takes a Teacher (Online)

WHEN: December 3, 2016

WHAT: Google Education on Air is a free, online conference on December 3rd for educators to connect with and learn from each other. Teachers will get tips and tricks to use in the classroom, as well as hear from change makers and thought leaders like the National Teacher of the Year, Jahana Hayes, Second Lady Jill Biden and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt.

Watch the video to see highlights from the 2015 event.

Sign up here!

QUESTIONS? REACH OUT TO: Mo Fong

2017 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program

Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2017 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program!

Looking for a professional development opportunity to take you to places like the Galapagos, Arctic Svalbard, Alaska, and Antarctica? Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Society's Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program brings exemplary educators committed to geography education on expeditions aboard Lindblad Expeditions ships to these locations and more in 2017. Applications are now being accepted for 2017 fellows.

Named in honor of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus of National Geographic and the Education Foundation Board of Governors, the Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program extends his legacy of excellence in geographic education by recognizing the efforts of K-12 formal and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico through this unique field-based experience.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 EST on December 31, 2016. To learn more and submit an application, please visit NatGeoEd.org/gtf.

Colorado State Senator Rollie Heath

What to make a difference in policy at the state and local level? Learn how at FOSEP's next event.

Visit with Colorado State Senator Rollie Heath 

When: Wednesday, November 30th 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Where: CIRES Auditorium, University of Colorado Boulder

Followed by coffee, tea, and cookies in CIRES 340

Topic questions:

• Interface between public and policy makers - how can we effectively communicate our opinions and what we are passionate about to our lawmakers?
• What are the deficits in communication between scientists and policy makers?
• How do scientists and citizens get on the radar of public officials/policymakers?
• What is a day in the life of a state legislator/policymaker?
• What issues have you been involved with, and what issues are you most passionate about?

For more information about the Senator, please see his website: http://senrollieheath.com/. 

Golden Triangle Education Block Party 2016

Enjoy free admission to the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, and History Colorado Center and learn about the rich educational offerings available at each institution. You’ll get exclusive access to Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume at the Denver Art Museum.

Light refreshments will be served.

Online registration is required.

This event is open to educators only. Show your educator ID badge for entry.

PLEASE NOTE: Field Trip reservations for Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume are filling up quickly. To start a reservation for your school, complete a field trip reservation request now, or be prepared to book during the block party. 

Contact group sales with any questions at 720-913-0088 or email groupsales@denverartmuseum.org.

Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP)

The Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) grant application is open. TCLP is fully-funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and helps U.S. K-12 schools to launch new or expand existing Arabic or Chinese language programs.

TCLP makes it easy for U.S. schools to grow their critical language programs by placing fully-funded teachers from Egypt, Morocco, or China to teach Arabic or Chinese as a foreign language for an academic year. By sharing their languages and cultures, the teachers bring global competencies to their host schools and communities. Host a teacher in 2017 by starting an APPLICATION today.

Since 2006, TCLP has sponsored 212 highly trained teachers that have worked in 148 schools across 37 states and impacted over 73,000 students. TCLP teachers have also collectively conducted over 14,200 hours of cultural outreach to bring international experiences to their host schools and communities.

To learn more about hosting a teacher at your school and to speak with host school alumni about their experiences with TCLP attend a live informational webchat at 4:00pm (EST) on one of these dates:

• Thursday, December 8, 2016
• Wednesday, January 4, 2017

To attend a webinar or to apply to TCLP, please visit http://tclprogram.org/host-school-application. 

The application deadline for TCLP host schools is Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:59pm EST.

Engaging 4th Graders in Spatial Analysis with GIS

Tech Integration RFSD - Helping teachers integrate technology to enhance learning

Betsy McMichael, Katelyn Foster, Dave Plumb and Kristen Gracy, the 4th Grade Team at Crystal River Elementary School, are using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to engage students in exploring Colorado history, geography, and culture, as well as energy resources, with interactive online maps.

GIS is the industry-standard software for professionals in many fields, but it is now accessible on student Chromebooks via GeoInquiries and StoryMaps.

Interested? They have a free institutional account that you and your students can use to explore, analyze, and even create layered maps on any topic. Email Ben to get started.

Check out Betsy McMichael's GeoInquiries Video here.

Visit Crystal River Elementary School's Blog to learn about other Tech Integrations.

Scholarships for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop

$1000 Scholarships for Workshop in Peru

Scholarships are available for K-16 science and environmental educators for the July 1-11, 2017 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. Application deadline is Feb. 1st, 2017.

Join Al Stenstrup, former Director of Education for Project Learning Tree; Dr. Nancy Trautmann, Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Dr. David Pearson, Wildlife Travellers’ Guide to Peru; along with scientists Dr. Steve Madigosky, Widener University; and Randy Morgan, Curator/Entomologist, Cincinnati Zoo as you:

• Participate in citizen science projects and inquiry based field studies on a 1/4-mile Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the most biologically diverse environments on the planet.
• Spend a day in an Amazon village and experience the role of education in creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.
• Explore sustainability, conservation, and field work with indigenous communities in the Amazon.
• Work with fellow educators to develop strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEM education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into your NGSS classroom.

Project Learning Tree and BirdSleuth resources plus 50 Arizona State University PD hours included. Academic credit and Machu Picchu extension optional. Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at:http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy.html

Contact christa@amazonworkshops.com or 1-800-431-2624 for more information.