Category: Invited Presenters

Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator - 2017 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/24 and Wednesday 10/25

9/11/2017

Michael Heinz's Co-presenter will be John Boczany, NJDOE Office of Assessment.

Tuesday

Title: Science Classroom Observations

Abstract: In an effort to support teachers of science and administrators, the NJDOE's has written a science specific companion to the Danielson Framework. We will dissect the document and talk through the hows and whys.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion

Title: What About the Science Tests?

Abstract: Participants will see examples of 3-Dimensional formative, summative, benchmark, and statewide assessments as well as the resources available when creating local assessments.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision,Discussion

Wednesday

Title: Science Classroom Observations

Abstract: In an effort to support teachers of science and administrators, the NJDOE's has written a science specific companion to the Danielson Framework. We will dissect the document and talk through the hows and whys.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion

Title: What About the Science Tests?
Abstract: Participants will see examples of 3-Dimensional formative, summative, benchmark, and statewide assessments as well as the resources available when creating local assessments.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion

Keri Randolph, NSELA President - 2016 NJSC Invited Presenter - Wednesday 10/26

9/15/2016

Best Practices in STEM: Developing and Supporting STEM Teacher Leaders

Learn about a PD model focused on STEAM & teacher leadership. Participants will leave with curriculum & tools to support their own professional learning or to develop and lead STEAM PD in their school or district.

Not Grade Specific SL/SUP, STEM/STEAM Discussion

A 5E Lesson on Electromagnetism: Best Practices in STEM and Common Core

Help your middle & high school students tap into NGSS & Common Core through an inquiry-based STEM unit on electromagnetism. Participate in a model lesson and make connections to your own classrooms.

9-12 NGSS Hands-On

Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator - 2016 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/25 and Wednesday 10/26

9/14/2016

Exploring the Science Classroom Observation Supplement

What does good teaching and learning look like?

Not Grade Specific SL/SUP Lecture

Is it Standards-Based or Standards Aligned?

What happens if we attend to the Learning Progressions?

Not Grade Specific SL/SUP Lecture

Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist, Rutgers University and Margaret Holzer, Chatham HS - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenters - Wednesday 10/14

9/15/2015

New Jersey's Weather and Climate: Accessing and Analyzing Data

Participants will get a guided tour of the NJ Weather & Climate (njweather.org) and learn how to access micro-sets of data for classroom use. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops.

K-12 ENV/E/NGSS Demo

Note: Dr. Robinson's presentation at Tuesday evening's banquet is sponsored by Liberty Science Center.

Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator & Margaret Holzer, Chatham HS - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenters - Tuesday 10/13 and Wednesday 10/14

9/1/2015

Translating the NJDOE Model Science Curriculum into Local High School and Middle School Curriculum

Dissect a model science unit and discuss how its features can be used as a framework for local curriculum. Develop a deeper understanding of the curriculum development process and the resources that are available to help local writing teams.

5-8 & 9-12 NGSS, Hands-On

Mike Heinz will also be presenting the following session on Wednesday 10/14.

Evaluating Curriculum Materials

Introduction to the EQuIP Rubrics for Science. Participants will walk through the Rubrics and learn about online PD to use as follow-up.

K-12 NGSS, SL/SUP Discussion

Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenter - Wednesday 10/14

8/28/2015

Evaluating Curriculum Materials

Introduction to the EQuIP Rubrics for Science. Participants will walk through the Rubrics and learn about online PD to use as follow-up.

K-12 NGSS, SL/SUP Discussion

Dr. Carolyn Hayes, NSTA President - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/13

8/27/2015

Developing Creative Attitudes in Science

Encouraging our students to think creatively by asking questions and pursuing varied strategies is a valuable component of learning science as a process. Participants will practice strategies to develop a creative culture for science classrooms.

K-12 NGSS Demo

Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin, NSELA President - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/13

8/27/2015

Developing the Tools Needed to Form STEM Partnerships

Science leaders will discuss the tools they need to establish strong community STEM partnerships to provide dynamic and engaging learning environments for students.

K-12 STEM, SL/SUP Discussion

NSTA Executive Director, Dr. David Evans - 2015 NJSC Invited Presenter - Wednesday 10/14

8/26/2015

Why science literacy is more than "just the facts"

Dark energy, synthetic biology, 23andMe, and adapting to climate change - what happened to that science I thought I knew?

K-12 NGSS, I/G Lecture

2015 NJSC - Invited Presenters

5/7/2015

We are pleased to announce that the following Invited Presenters will be attending the 2015 New Jersey Science Convention. We will share more information soon.

Carolyn Hayes, NSTA President

Elizabeth Mulkerrin, NSELA President

Dr. David Evans, NSTA Executive Director

Gene Gordon, STANYS President

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