This introductory Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) session is designed for any K-12 teacher or instructional leader who wants to know more about science instruction aligned with the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. Learn how to interpret the standards for 3 dimensional teaching and learning in the classroom. Participants need to have access to a device with internet capabilities and a google account. Participants must participate in online discussions, complete assignments, and provide evidence of application of tools taught in this session. Participants must view DESE Science Professional Learning Prerequisite Video Summer 2020 that highlights DESE mission and vision, High Leverage Practices (HLPs), and G.U.I.D.E for Life prior to the virtual session.
Each session is designed for 12 participants. This six-hour session will be conducted at Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative in a one-day face-to-face session, with an option of participating through zoom. In addition, a self-paced viewing of a 1 hour DESE video covering the foundational principles to be addressed more deeply in the professional learning sessions is required.
The training will be conducted over three days with a self-paced day included to give the participants time to complete assignments. Participation in the meetings and completion of assignments are required in order to receive full 6-hour credit. If you are planning to zoom, you MUST register with escWorks first. Then, send an email to ginny.chambliss@searkcoop.