Sponsored by Connecticut State Department of Education:
October
CT-NQPS Training
A representative from each of the Agricultural,Science, and Technology Centers will be trained on the process and procedures of accessing the NQPS electonic survey. Registration for the 10/10/08 Training will automatically register you for the 5/12/09 CT-NQPS Symposium.
CT-VEX Robotics in the Classroom
Participants will explore the role of Robotics curriculum and the VEX Robotics Competition as a STEM related segment of the High School Technology Program. Various robotics programs will be showcased during the first day of the program, 10/15/2008. The second VEX workshop on 3/05/2009 will focus on preparation for the April 11, 2009 CT-VEX Competition at CCSU. The registration fee of $25.00 will cover both sessions. CEUs will be available for participants who attend the complete session.
CT-Construction Workshop
Two Construction Workshops will explore "Connecticut Standards", and "Introduction to Construction", as well as a proposed year-long introductory course. The Standards, adopted from the National Home Builders Association Standards, will help Connecticut high schools align their construction courses to industry-based standards.
PLTW Teacher Workshop
The third statewide Project Lead the Way teacher conference will showcase best practices in pre-engineering, explore a statewide engineering capstone course competition, and unveil a Connecticut PLTW Robotics competition planned for April of 2009. PLTW teachers will have the opportunity to meet with other Connecticut educators to discuss successes in the classroom related to each PLTW course.
CT-EbD One Year Later
Engineering by Design is now offered in a number of Connecticut schools. At this half-day session, participants will hear what first year EbD teachers think of the program. A general overview of EbD, as well as the requirements for a district to offer EbD, will be presented for those who may be considering EbD as a pre-engineering option for their students. Breakfast will be provided.
CT-Construction Workshop
Two Construction Workshops will explore "Connecticut Standards", and "Introduction to Construction", as well as a proposed year-long introductory course. The Standards, adopted from the National Home Builders Association Standards, will help Connecticut high schools align their construction courses to industry-based standards.
