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Schedule for last two courses

The last two courses in our series are much more focused on building and extending your own ideas and initiatives.

STM 504-ST7 - please register! 

• Online instruction:  January 14 - 21, 2016
• Face-to-face instruction:  January 22, 2016 (5 – 8 PM) / January 23, 2016 (8:30–3:30 PM)*
• Online instruction: February 20 – March 5, 2016

*I am willing to meet longer on Saturday instead of Friday night if there is consensus.

STM 505-ST7

• Online instruction:  March 19-25, 2016
• Face-to-face instruction:  March 26, 2016 (8:30 – 5:30 PM)*
• Online instruction:  April 23-29, 2016
• Face-to-face instruction:  April 30, 2016 (8:30 – 5:30 PM)*
• Online instruction: May 1 – May 8, 2016

*Saturdays only

As always, I will work with you individually to make you successful despite schedule challenges. 

Jim

ACTE report: ESEA Reauthorization Bill Passed in House

Posted by ACTE: 03 Dec 2015 05:52 AM PST

The U.S. House of Representatives voted last night to advance the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) developed by a joint conference committee and backed by leaders in both parties and chambers of Congress. After debate and consideration on the House floor, ESSA passed through the full chamber by a vote of 359 to 64 and now awaits consideration by the Senate.

If the legislation passes both chambers and becomes law, it would mark the largest overhaul of federal K-12 education policy since the passage of No Child Left Behind in 2002.

Because of its significance for students nationwide and far-reaching implications for education policy, ESSA has received substantial media attention. Education Week, a national publication covering education topics, published a piece on its High School and Beyond blog that included reference to ACTE’s endorsement and a deep dive on the CTE-related components of the bill.

Final week - Wrapping Up

The only remaining task for you folks this week, other than putting finishing touches on the products of your projects, is to hyperlink them and provide a short (100-150 word) summary on this collaborative page at https://goo.gl/mmWDJ0  (also linked on the blog's right-hand menu.

I'm grateful that busy people can accomplish such good work. 

- Jim  

November 19 - Vote for Crittendon !

Amanda's team applied for a National $100,000 STEM Lab makeover grant the end of last year and received word that my school has made it as a semifinalist.  

The second part of the selection process is receiving Facebook votes on NOV 19.  It is a 24 hour voting period only.  

Please vote on NOV 19 for Crittenden Middle School at www.facebook.com/FabSchoolLabs and spread the word to colleagues, friends, and family.  

Amanda provided the flyer right and video below that you can pass around or send via email. 

(You can also tweet, email or post this on your Facebook using the links below).

Online discussion for this week (11/16 - 11/20)

I posted the  discussion topic for this week at
https://app.schoology.com/course/209982192/materials?f=26311365

Simply share the following to remind your colleagues of your semester project plan:

1. your project topic;
2. a short outline or narrative describing the scope of your project (e.g., unit plan, new program idea, field trip, etc.); and 
3. a short summary of your progress, including any obstacles, challenges, or missing resources we might help you find.

Remainder of the Semester

Online participation:  11/16 - 11/20

In-person:   11/20 (5 - 8:30 PM)
          11/21 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Submit Draft Project:  11/22
Online participation:  11/30 - 12/5
Final Unit Plan Feedback:  12/12