Great Opportunity for K-6 teachers. Apply NOW!!

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From: Lori Lambertson (loril@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Wed Jun 11 2003 - 17:14:31 PDT 

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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 17:14:31 -0700
From: Lori Lambertson <loril@exploratorium.edu>
Subject: Great Opportunity for K-6 teachers.  Apply NOW!!

Dear Pinholers,
Please share with K - 6 teachers you know.
Cheers,
Lori

> Exploring Math & Science in School Gardens
>
>Date: July 28 - August 15, 2003
>Time: Mon. - Fri., 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
>Location: TBA
>Grade Levels: K - 6th
>Stipend: $75 per day. Continental breakfast and
>lunch provided.
>Application Deadline: June 30th or until filled
>Contact: Christine Manoux, (510) 495-2801,
>manoux@uclink.berkeley.edu
>
>Institute activities will:
>- Investigate Lesson Study as a strategy for
>continued professional development in teaching and
>student learning
>- Build content knowledge in math and science
>curricula strongly linked to school gardens
>- Develop knowledge and leadership skills through
>mentoring and Lesson Study projects
>
>Participants will:
>- Receive a $1,125 stipend upon completing the 15
>day institute, and $525 for attending the 7
>required follow-up sessions during the school
>year.
>- Receive post-institute assistance from a school
>garden expert.
>- Be eligible for 4 semester graduate units (at
>their own expense)
>
>Within the structure of the innovative model of
>Lesson Study, this exciting institute will engage
>you in professional development and collaborative
>research. With your school site team, and with
>other schools, you will explore new ways to
>effectively integrate math and science inquiry
>experiences in school gardens. Additionally, the
>institute will support the use of Lesson Study to
>promote mentoring efforts among teachers.
>
>Funded by the National Science Foundation, this
>institute will be led by educators from the UC
>Botanical Garden, the Lawrence Hall of Science and
>Master Teachers experienced in Lesson Study.
>
>This summer institute is part of a larger year
>round program. Participation requires a team of
>3-4 teachers per site who will be committed to
>implementing Lesson Study as a professional
>development strategy over the next several years.
>Each institute participant is expected to recruit
>a teacher to mentor in the process. Institute
>participants and new recruits will receive 7 days
>of support with stipends during the school year in
>a combination of evening dinners, planning
>sessions and Saturday workshops. Recruited
>teachers will attend the next summer's institute
>and recruit additional teachers to Lesson Study
>during the academic year following the institute.
>
>DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL MESSAGE FOR MORE
>INFORMATION. CONTACT:
>Christine Manoux, (510) 495-2801,
>manoux@uclink.berkeley.edu
>

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