Surveys conducted by the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) report that over 80% of science centers and museums in the United States play a vital role in teacher professional development in their communities. Today’s education landscape is changing — with the widespread adoption of Common Core Standards and a growing momentum behind the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and similar reform efforts around integrated STEM curriculum. How are science centers best positioned in this changing learning ecosystem? Join ASTC and the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, Connecticut on April 10, 2014, for a workshop geared toward CEOs and senior staff to explore new models and practices that will help science centers in their roles as essential community partners in STEM education.
Agenda topics include:
- An introduction to the Connecticut Science Center’s Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers
- A panel discussion with the Center’s education and corporate partners about how and why they are involved in the development of STEM programs
- Strategies for positioning science centers as STEM education providers and partners
The workshop will be an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to build the strategies and connections necessary to strengthen and promote your educational efforts. The workshop begins with an informal group dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, and runs from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. A negotiated hotel rate will be available for overnight attendees.
Register by April 4 at the rate of $199 by clicking the Events tab at members.astc.org! For additional information, contact profdev@astc.org. Hotel information and a detailed agenda will be distributed after confirmation of registration.