Math and Science Pre-Conference

Port Ludlow, WA

October 20, 2008, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Registration is currently closed.

The Math and Science Pre-Conference is a professional development opportunity for math & science teachers from DLC member schools. The day will focus on integrating online resources into the classroom curriculum to support students' academic success.

The pre-conference will specifically address purposeful uses of DLC resources and best practices that have made an impact on student achievement and align with powerful teaching in the content areas of math and science.

The retreat will include training, discussions, and lectures that encourage educators to use DLC resources to create interactive, multimedia rich, experiential learning experiences for their students.

Participants will:

• Learn what other DLC schools in Washington are doing to support student success in math and science.
• Gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate technology into their curricula through in-depth exploration of the DLC.
• Identify resources that demonstrate good lesson design and enhance existing curriculum.
• Collaborate with another participant to apply the Teacher2Teacher lesson improvement process to a given lesson.
• Present improved lessons to peers and defend how the Learning Activity Checklist and lesson improvement steps were addressed.
• Complete revisions or enhancements, share work with peers, and plan next steps for the use of online math and science resources in their buildings.

Clock Hours

Seventeen clock-hour credits are available for this conference from PSCTLT for those who participate in the full event. Forms and instructions will be included in your conference packet, which you'll receive the first day of the conference. A check for the administration fee will be collected at the conference, so don't forget to bring your checkbook. There will be a sign-up roster for those interested in clock hours, and you will also have to initial the roster for each conference session attended (a clock-hour "station" will be set up). DLC staff will take care of submitting all forms to PSCTLT.

Technology Requirements

Please bring your own laptop to the conference, and make sure it meets the following requirements:

• Internet capability (wireless or a network card). Note: Many school districts have locked down the network access. Please make sure you will be able to access other wireless networks if you are bringing a district machine.
• A current web browser installed: Internet Explorer 6/7, Firefox 1.5+, or Safari 2.0+.
• Microsoft Office
• Current versions of common browser plugins, including: Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, Apple Quicktime, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe (Macromedia) Flash Player, Adobe (Macromedia) Shockwave.
• DLC Toolbar:
  • Firefox version
  • Internet Explorer version

Location/Directions

The Resort at Port Ludlow
One Heron Road
Port Ludlow, WA 98365
(directions)

Hotel

All eligible participants who submit forms and receipts on the final day of the conference will receive a full reimbursement of hotel costs.

Location	Rate	Reservations	Group Name
Resort at Port Ludlow Port Ludlow, WA	Starting at $139.00	Call 877.805.0868 Reserve by September 19	Digital Learning Commons

Who Should Attend

Educators from all participating DLC member-schools across Washington state.