Science, Math and Technology Forum - Welcome

Upcoming Events:

Sharing Best Practices

8am - 11am

Saturday, January 24th

Juan Diego Catholic High School (location TBD)

Presenters needed: Please email michellerasich@jdchs.org to be added to the agenda

Professional Development Opportunities

• Math Science Partnership Grant

Professional Organizations

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Symposium Notes from December 6, 2008

• Power Point Presentation (December 6, 2008)
• Summary Notes
  

Sharing Best Practices

• Math examples
• Science examples

Current Initiatives

• Science Olympiad, Coming Spring of 2009

ACT Research

• Hot off the press. Released on 12/10/08: "The Forgotten Middle:Ensuring that All Students Are on Target for College and Career Readiness before High School"
• "Rigor at Risk"(ACT, 2007): Even students who take the recommended college preparatory curriculum in high school are often ill-prepared to handle college material.
• "On Course for Success:"(ACT, 2005): High schools that provide all students with high-level courses, qualified teachers, flexible teaching styles, and extra tutorial support are more successful in preparing their students for college and work.