Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal
Spring 2010 Professional Development Series
16 Great Mini-Courses
11 Convenient Locations
Join your Network colleagues at the MSUNER Spring 2010 Professional Development Series
Celebrate, learn, share, enjoy! Register online today!
Mini-courses will be held in Bloomfield, Caldwell/West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Little Falls, Montclair State University, Newark, The Newark Museum, Randolph, and West Orange.
Registrations are processed in the order they are received.
Registration: Online at http://msunernj.ning.com (All mini-courses are listed under "Events." *Be sure to click on "View All" to access all 20 courses.)
The schedule of courses is attached to this email and can also be downloaded at msunernj.ning.com, click on the tab, "PD Events," and then, "Spring Series."
More courses will be added in the near future so continue to visit the msunernj.ning.com site for updates!! Members of the site will receive automatic updates each time a new event is added. To become a member of the site, go to msunernj.ning.com, click on "SIGN UP" located on the right side of the screen. Follow the simple directions, and you're in!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Science Teaching and Learning @ Newark Museum
Science Teaching and Learning with the Newark Museum
Each session (listed below) will introduce the participants to science teaching and learning that is object-based and focuses on inquiry/discussion using museum resources. Learn about the Museum’s on-site science programming and outreach services. The Museum’s experienced Science Educators will conduct the course.
Recommended for teachers of grades 4 through 8.
Astronomy 101
Date: December 7, 2009, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Gain a better understanding of our Universe. Participants will tour the heavens in the Museum’s planetarium, explore the planets of the solar system, the phases of the Moon, and create their own dry-ice comets through hands-on activities, materials, and resources that bring the cosmos down to Earth.
Related NJ Core Curriculum Standards: Science 5.1, 5.7, 5.9, Language Arts Standards: 3.1, 3.3, 3.4
Change and Adaptation
Date: December 14, 2009, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Explore how the earth has evolved over time and how life has adapted to these changes in a guided visit to the Museum’s core science exhibition, Dynamic Earth: Revealing Nature’s Secrets. Explore fossils, skulls, and bird beaks in a hands-on activity. The participants will also see these adaptations in action during a visit to the Museum’s Mini Zoo where they will meet live animals.
Related NJ Core Curriculum Standards: Science 5.5, 5.8, 5.10
To register go to http://msunernj.ning.com, click on "view events" and scroll down to the course listings.
There is no cost for teachers and administrators in MSUNER member districts. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in the Museum lot for $7.00 (carpool with a friend or two!!). Three professional development hours will be awarded for each event.
If you have any questions, feel free to call MSUNER at 973-655-5231 or email, msuner@mail.montclair.edu
Each session (listed below) will introduce the participants to science teaching and learning that is object-based and focuses on inquiry/discussion using museum resources. Learn about the Museum’s on-site science programming and outreach services. The Museum’s experienced Science Educators will conduct the course.
Recommended for teachers of grades 4 through 8.
Astronomy 101
Date: December 7, 2009, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Gain a better understanding of our Universe. Participants will tour the heavens in the Museum’s planetarium, explore the planets of the solar system, the phases of the Moon, and create their own dry-ice comets through hands-on activities, materials, and resources that bring the cosmos down to Earth.
Related NJ Core Curriculum Standards: Science 5.1, 5.7, 5.9, Language Arts Standards: 3.1, 3.3, 3.4
Change and Adaptation
Date: December 14, 2009, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Explore how the earth has evolved over time and how life has adapted to these changes in a guided visit to the Museum’s core science exhibition, Dynamic Earth: Revealing Nature’s Secrets. Explore fossils, skulls, and bird beaks in a hands-on activity. The participants will also see these adaptations in action during a visit to the Museum’s Mini Zoo where they will meet live animals.
Related NJ Core Curriculum Standards: Science 5.5, 5.8, 5.10
To register go to http://msunernj.ning.com, click on "view events" and scroll down to the course listings.
There is no cost for teachers and administrators in MSUNER member districts. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in the Museum lot for $7.00 (carpool with a friend or two!!). Three professional development hours will be awarded for each event.
If you have any questions, feel free to call MSUNER at 973-655-5231 or email, msuner@mail.montclair.edu
SAVE THE DATE!
The Center of Pedagogy presents
Classroom Reset 2010
Innovations in Teaching and Learning
An annual professional development event facilitated by The Montclair State University Network for Educational
Renewal & The ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies
January 6, 2010
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
@ The ADP Center for Teacher Preparation & Learning Technologies
located in University Hall on the campus of Montclair State University
Fee: $100.00 (inc. materials, giveaway, breakfast and lunch)
($90.00 for educators from MSUNER Districts)
For more information see the attached flyer or visit http://www.classroomreset2010.blogspot.com
Register at http://www.classroomreset2010.blogspot.com
(registration is limited to 100 participants)
Classroom Reset 2010
Innovations in Teaching and Learning
An annual professional development event facilitated by The Montclair State University Network for Educational
Renewal & The ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies
January 6, 2010
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
@ The ADP Center for Teacher Preparation & Learning Technologies
located in University Hall on the campus of Montclair State University
Fee: $100.00 (inc. materials, giveaway, breakfast and lunch)
($90.00 for educators from MSUNER Districts)
For more information see the attached flyer or visit http://www.classroomreset2010.blogspot.com
Register at http://www.classroomreset2010.blogspot.com
(registration is limited to 100 participants)
Monday, October 5, 2009
MSUNER Fall 2009 PD Series
Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal
Fall 2009 Professional Development Series
17 Great Mini-Courses
9 Convenient Locations
Enrich your school year with Network colleagues at the
MSUNER Fall 2009 Professional Development Series
Celebrate, learn, share, enjoy! Sign up today!
Mini-courses will be held in Bloomfield, Caldwell/West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Newark, The Newark Museum, Randolph
Registrations are processed in the order they are received.
Registration: Online at http://msunernj.ning.com (all mini-courses are listed under "Events")
The schedule of courses is attached and it can also be found online at msunernj.ning.com, click on the tab "PD Events," and then "Fall Series."
More courses will be added in the future so continue to visit the msunernj.ning.com site for updates!!
Fall 2009 Professional Development Series
17 Great Mini-Courses
9 Convenient Locations
Enrich your school year with Network colleagues at the
MSUNER Fall 2009 Professional Development Series
Celebrate, learn, share, enjoy! Sign up today!
Mini-courses will be held in Bloomfield, Caldwell/West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Newark, The Newark Museum, Randolph
Registrations are processed in the order they are received.
Registration: Online at http://msunernj.ning.com (all mini-courses are listed under "Events")
The schedule of courses is attached and it can also be found online at msunernj.ning.com, click on the tab "PD Events," and then "Fall Series."
More courses will be added in the future so continue to visit the msunernj.ning.com site for updates!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Teacher Incentive Grants
The MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant:
A Grant Opportunity for Clinical Faculty
The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal is offering the MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant to Clinical Faculty members for the 2009-2010 school year. The purpose of this grant is to encourage teachers to enhance student learning. To accomplish this, a teacher can experiment with new teaching strategies, improve skills, develop a class project, etc.
This grant is for a teacher who would like to work on a specific short-term project. All you need is an idea. Here are a few examples to start you thinking:
• Using Music and Movement to Embed Learning
• I’m an Entomologist
• Using Film Study to Enhance Literacy Instruction
• Wii Academy
• Fun with Fractions
Projects will be funded in the range of $100 – $200, depending on the project. Funding may only be used for resources. The grant will give you a chance to try out a new initiative. If you think about it, you try out new ideas every year. Why not take this opportunity to receive some funding for your idea.
The requirements for Network funding include:
1. Active Clinical Faculty status
2. All recipients must submit a W-9 form to receive funds (W-9 will be emailed to all grant recipients at time of notification.)
3. A brief written report will be due at the completion of the project but no later than June 1, 2010. The report will include a log of expenditures and receipts.
Proposals must be submitted electronically. The RFP is available online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mI9_2bPPHkiaN3oY5bp2XtYA_3d_3d
There will be two submission dates for the 2009 – 2010 school year:
Fall submission: proposals will be accepted through September 30, 2009, with notification of awards made by October 9, 2009. (Due to technical difficulties with the MSUNER website, we have extended the fall submission date to October 9, 2009, with notification of awards by October 16, 2009.)
Spring submission: proposals will be accepted through January 15, 2010, with notification of awards made by January 22, 2010.
A committee will review all proposals. Selection will be based on how strongly the project affects student learning and achievement. Grants will be distributed throughout the Network.
If you have any questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Cheryl Hopper by email, hopperc@mail.montclair.edu, or phone 973-655-7641.
A Grant Opportunity for Clinical Faculty
The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal is offering the MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant to Clinical Faculty members for the 2009-2010 school year. The purpose of this grant is to encourage teachers to enhance student learning. To accomplish this, a teacher can experiment with new teaching strategies, improve skills, develop a class project, etc.
This grant is for a teacher who would like to work on a specific short-term project. All you need is an idea. Here are a few examples to start you thinking:
• Using Music and Movement to Embed Learning
• I’m an Entomologist
• Using Film Study to Enhance Literacy Instruction
• Wii Academy
• Fun with Fractions
Projects will be funded in the range of $100 – $200, depending on the project. Funding may only be used for resources. The grant will give you a chance to try out a new initiative. If you think about it, you try out new ideas every year. Why not take this opportunity to receive some funding for your idea.
The requirements for Network funding include:
1. Active Clinical Faculty status
2. All recipients must submit a W-9 form to receive funds (W-9 will be emailed to all grant recipients at time of notification.)
3. A brief written report will be due at the completion of the project but no later than June 1, 2010. The report will include a log of expenditures and receipts.
Proposals must be submitted electronically. The RFP is available online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mI9_2bPPHkiaN3oY5bp2XtYA_3d_3d
There will be two submission dates for the 2009 – 2010 school year:
Fall submission: proposals will be accepted through September 30, 2009, with notification of awards made by October 9, 2009. (Due to technical difficulties with the MSUNER website, we have extended the fall submission date to October 9, 2009, with notification of awards by October 16, 2009.)
Spring submission: proposals will be accepted through January 15, 2010, with notification of awards made by January 22, 2010.
A committee will review all proposals. Selection will be based on how strongly the project affects student learning and achievement. Grants will be distributed throughout the Network.
If you have any questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Cheryl Hopper by email, hopperc@mail.montclair.edu, or phone 973-655-7641.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Technology Workshops for Teachers
Don't Miss the FREE & FANTASTIC technology workshops @ the ADP Center!
Click the link for workshop titles and registration!
LINK TO ADP
Friday, September 11, 2009
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS!
Teacher Study Group Grants Available to East Orange Teachers and Administrators!
The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) of the Montclair State University Center of Pedagogy welcomes you to apply for a Teacher Study Group Grant (TSG) for the 2009-2010 academic year.
A TSG is meant to provide an opportunity for teachers to take responsibility for their own professional development and renewal by engaging in collaborative learning and inquiry that will advance the goal of simultaneous renewal of the schools and the education of educators. In other words, it gives a group of educators a chance to work and learn together about a topic of mutual interest.
Since the possibilities are endless for the design and mission of the grant, let your imagination, interests, and needs guide your thinking when writing a proposal. The study group context provides a wonderful vehicle for collegial professional development to assist in and redesign teaching.
Each member district is entitled to $1,000 in funding for the 2009-2010 academic year. For each district, funds will be divided among the number of study groups that are accepted and by the nature of the project. The maximum funding for any one study group grant is $500.
Teacher Study Group Grant proposals are due October 15, 2009.
Please contact District Coordinator Koree Knight @ k.knight@eastorange.k12.nj.us for a copy of the RFP and if you have any questions!
The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) of the Montclair State University Center of Pedagogy welcomes you to apply for a Teacher Study Group Grant (TSG) for the 2009-2010 academic year.
A TSG is meant to provide an opportunity for teachers to take responsibility for their own professional development and renewal by engaging in collaborative learning and inquiry that will advance the goal of simultaneous renewal of the schools and the education of educators. In other words, it gives a group of educators a chance to work and learn together about a topic of mutual interest.
Since the possibilities are endless for the design and mission of the grant, let your imagination, interests, and needs guide your thinking when writing a proposal. The study group context provides a wonderful vehicle for collegial professional development to assist in and redesign teaching.
Each member district is entitled to $1,000 in funding for the 2009-2010 academic year. For each district, funds will be divided among the number of study groups that are accepted and by the nature of the project. The maximum funding for any one study group grant is $500.
Teacher Study Group Grant proposals are due October 15, 2009.
Please contact District Coordinator Koree Knight @ k.knight@eastorange.k12.nj.us for a copy of the RFP and if you have any questions!
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