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CVSP Summer Institute - ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!PART 1 -CORE INSTITUTEJune 17 - Institute Orientation & Technology SessionJune 21- 23 (Yosemite)June 24-27 - San Joaquin RiverOPTIONAL PART 2 - June 28-30 (Yosemite)Ecological Studies of Yosemite and the San Joaquin River:  A STEM Summer InstituteRegistration Open Revitalize Your TeachingInnovative resourcesCutting-edge technologyField…See More

The STEM Learning In Action Conference will showcase successful K-16 STEM education practices featuring exemplary STEM classroom teachers, STEM-focused school models, out-of-school STEM resources, and promising practices for undergraduate STEM preparation. Special attention will be given to how these practices support instruction using Common Core State Standards, the K-12 Science Framework, and Next Generation Science Standards. This transformative experience will weave together theory and…See More

STEM Learning In Action Conference - May 10, 2013:May 9 - STEM School ToursMay 10 - ConferenceMay 11 - Engineering Open HouseGo to http://stemlearninginaction.org for additional conference information. Contact Jerry Valadez, Conference Chair, if you have any questions – jdvscience@yahoo.comSee More

Teachers interested in participating in a FREE on-line professional development program are being recruited. If interested please send an email to Jerry Valadez - jdvscience@yahoo.com This program is available to any interested educator that is a member of the CVSP community. New educators are encouraged to apply.See More

The Water Education Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, Region VII CREEC, and the Central Valley Science Project invite teachers, paraprofessionals, regional water education outreach coordinators and educators experienced in providing formal and informal professional development to join the network of California Project WET Workshop Facilitators. Workshop - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.additional training for facilitators - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Those interested in becoming a Project WET facilitator will…See More

SAVE THE DATESaturday - January 26, 2013The Wetlands, Stream, and River Restoration workshop is designed to support Central Valley teachers in addressing key environmental issues and stream/watershed principles and practices with students. It will include an introduction to field investigation technique, EEI curriculum resources, and a tour of the Millerton upper San Joaquin watershed and bald eagle nesting areas.The workshop will be augmented with a project WET facilitators training on…See More

Free parking - Parking code for January 15 NGSS workshop - 391312.Kremen School of Education and Human DevelopmentRoom ED 1574:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.The second public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) has been released on January 8, 2013.  During the three-week public comment period until January 28, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org.  This workshop will introduce the NGSS…See More

Free parking - Code TBA for those that RSVP.The second public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be released late November 2012.  During the three-week public comment period, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org.  This workshop will introduce the NGSS and the review process for those interested in participating.  Options for response to the on-line survey will be introduced and…See More

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Pete C. Menjares – President, Fresno Pacific University Friday, November 2Presidents reception - 5:30 p.m.Dinner and awards program - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 37:30 a.m. - Registration8:45 a.m. - Opening 9:15 a.m. - Workshops12:00 - Lunch1:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Workshops5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - General Session6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Dinner8:00 - 11:30 p.m. - DanceWorkshops for EducatorsCommunity LeadersParents and Students – Integrating Culture & Fine Arts Into…See More

 Central Valley Computer Using Educators (CVCUE) is pleased to announce our fall event. Sponsored by Fresno Pacific University, the tech expo will be hosted at the FPU Visalia…See More

CANCELLEDCome and join-in on the first Young Makers Network for Teachers and out-of-school staff in the Central Valley.  Help inspire and develop the next generation of makers, creators, and innovators through project based learning by starting a Young Makers Club at your school site, after school program, scout troop, church, or garage.   December 1 will be a focus on electricity and Young Maker projects that help kids learn key concepts and practices in science and engineering, as outlined in…See More

Helen Quinn and Okhee Lee will discuss NGSS and ELLs in this upcoming webinar.The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) come at a pivotal moment in U.S. history, as major educational changes take place at the national level: On one hand, student demographics are changing rapidly while science achievement gaps persist. On the other, a new wave of science standards is emerging in states across the country. In addition to the focus on disciplinary…See More

Become a member of the Young Maker Network. Teacher and parent workshop on how to become a member of this network - July 30-August 3, 2012.  RSVP on the Professional Development page. Learn how to start a Young Maker Club at your school, church, after school program, 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or any other youth organization.FRESNO YOUNG MAKERS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - FREE sessions still available. See More