Ms. White and Ms. Hilker will lead a study group focusing on the use of differentiation through the discussion of proactive, purposeful, responsive, and learner centered instruction. The group will target specific concepts and strategies related to differentiation ... more »

Lincoln County School District will partner with the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Westwind Stewardship Group, and Willamette University to facilitate a two day science workshop for district educators. Participants will engage in field studies of unique biological ... more »

Through a partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo, Miami University, and Project Dragonfly, Mrs. Randolph will travel to Belize to take part in Earth Expeditions. Mrs. Randolph will participate in investigations to monitor manatee population dynamics, human influence on ... more »

Mrs. Bowman will participate in Earth Expeditions, a global conservation and education program that promotes inquiry based learning and experiences for students. Mrs. Bowman will learn in the field with other educators and conservationists from around the world. Upon ... more »

Ms. Dempsey Moore will participate in the “Maximizing Leadership Potential” workshop at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina. Through the workshop, Ms. Dempsey Moore will prepare to become an effective teacher leader through ... more »

Ms. Wormann will complete the initial “Level of Musicianship and Leadership” program through Music For People, in which she will seek to promote a humanistic approach to the way music is taught, performed, and appreciated. The program will allow Ms. Wormann ... more »

Mr. Ollmann will embark on an immersive cultural and Spanish language study in Guatemala and Mexico. Through the University of Mexico, Mr. Ollmann will take part in an intensive study of the Spanish language as well as take elective courses in Mexican history, ... more »

Ms. Kelly will collaborate with Arpita Chatterjee, a licensed music educator in India, for a musical exchange that will inform both educators of the technical and cultural methods used in various forms of music.  Ms. Kelly and Ms. Chatterjee will develop a pilot ... more »

Ms. McMullen will travel to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to attend the annual Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators. Museum educators and scholars will share rationales, strategies, and approaches for presenting the complex subject ... more »

Ms. Hennessey will attend the Columbia University Teacher’s College writing institute to gain a stronger understanding of research based strategies that will improve writing curriculums and strengthen students’ writing abilities. Ms. Hennessey will use ... more »

To deepen her understanding of assessment based literacy instruction that supports emerging readers who are English language learners, Ms. Martinez will attend the Reading Institute hosted by Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University. Upon ... more »

Ms. Halpern will attend the Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University to create reading and writing workshops, focusing on improving student achievement in both reading comprehension and writing nonfiction text. After the institute, Ms. Halpern and colleagues will ... more »

Ms. Dodson will lead a professional learning community at Ponderosa Elementary School in implementing the “Reader’s Workshop.” Colleagues will collaboratively develop an implementation plan for an improved school wide language arts program. Support ... more »

Ms. Kluetzman and Ms. Funk will integrate iPod Touches in their classrooms to support and enhance student vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Students will use the tablets to participate in white board activities, listen to stories and songs in support ... more »