Events of April 2008

Dickenson Intermediate Center Plumber Career Program

Apr 3, 2008 – Apr 24, 2008

8th grade students at Dickenson Intermediate Center work with plumbers and other mentors to tackle hands-on plumbing challenges involving mathematics.

Next Steps Conference

Apr 18, 2008

Our community's first annual Next Steps in Math and Science Education conference brought together over 150 educators, business owners, parents, professors, government officials, administrators, and community leaders to discuss strategies for improving STEM education. Dr. Carlos Castillo Chavez shared his experiences coordinating math and science outreach programs during the keynote address. Breakout sessions provided opportunities for people to share information about local outreach initiatives and to meet others interested in tackling this issue.

Coquillard Primary Center Professional Development

Apr 28, 2008 – Apr 30, 2008

Over two and a half days, we met by grade level with all teachers at Coquillard Primary Center. We looked for ways to strengthen math instruction, introduced a math notebooking plan, and addressed questions about the curriculum at each grade level.