Comments for Understanding the Need for Change http://jeremyl.edublogs.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:34:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Marilyn Frade http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Marilyn Frade Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:34:59 +0000 #comment-22 I agree that it would be nice to send a representative from each school. Of course if that is not possible, then priority should be given to members of textbook adoption committees. There should be a requirement for teachers attending that they somehow disseminate the information to teachers (in their building) who weren't able to go. This is a tough decision because it's not everyday that the national convention comes to town. Are there teachers who are NSTA members? I am and know that registration is cheaper because of it. I will try to get my principal to pay if possible and think she would be willing. I agree that it would be nice to send a representative from each school. Of course if that is not possible, then priority should be given to members of textbook adoption committees. There should be a requirement for teachers attending that they somehow disseminate the information to teachers (in their building) who weren’t able to go. This is a tough decision because it’s not everyday that the national convention comes to town. Are there teachers who are NSTA members? I am and know that registration is cheaper because of it. I will try to get my principal to pay if possible and think she would be willing.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Nancy Ferraro http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Nancy Ferraro Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:17:10 +0000 #comment-21 I will be attending all 3 days, as will Kelley Crispin and Jodi Willden from Burlington. Our principal is going to pay for our registration since we do afterschool science club for minimum pay. I will also be doing some activities for Steve Spangler. I will be attending all 3 days, as will Kelley Crispin and Jodi Willden from Burlington. Our principal is going to pay for our registration since we do afterschool science club for minimum pay. I will also be doing some activities for Steve Spangler.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by jeremyl http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-20 jeremyl Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:36:38 +0000 #comment-20 This could be an option for some people that cannot get funded as well: Dear Supporters of Science Education: NSTA is coming to Denver this November! The fall regional conference for NSTA will be held at the Denver Convention Center November 8-10, 2007 and we are in need of many volunteers to make this conference a success! Volunteers assist with registration and coordination of services for conference attendees. Anyone who volunteers is eligible to receive either a 50% or 100% registration discount for the conference. If you would like to help as a volunteer please complete the attached form and return it to teresa.higgins@unco.edu by September 20, 2007. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and we hope to see you in November! Cordially, Dr. Teresa Higgins University of Northern Colorado Biological and Science Education 970.351.2617 This could be an option for some people that cannot get funded as well:

Dear Supporters of Science Education:

NSTA is coming to Denver this November! The fall regional conference for NSTA will be held at the Denver Convention Center November 8-10, 2007 and we are in need of many volunteers to make this conference a success! Volunteers assist with registration and coordination of services for conference attendees. Anyone who volunteers is eligible to receive either a 50% or 100% registration discount for the conference. If you would like to help as a volunteer please complete the attached form and return it to teresa.higgins@unco.edu by September 20, 2007. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and we hope to see you in November!

Cordially,
Dr. Teresa Higgins
University of Northern Colorado
Biological and Science Education
970.351.2617

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Jessicca Shaffer http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Jessicca Shaffer Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:01:34 +0000 #comment-19 It would be nice to have a representative from each building, and if not, then I'd go with the curriculum adoption teams. I know I would like to go, just for one day, but my principal is also hesitant on spending the money just yet. It would be nice to have a representative from each building, and if not, then I’d go with the curriculum adoption teams. I know I would like to go, just for one day, but my principal is also hesitant on spending the money just yet.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Barry Cartwright http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Barry Cartwright Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:45:04 +0000 #comment-18 Ideally I think each building should have a representative go. Since this may not be possible, then the folks on adoption commitees should have priority. After this, given the amount of professional development that is avavilable a conference, I think NEW teachers should have priority (plus the fact they make so much less and therefore might not be able to afford it as easily). I also like the idea of having to write an essay or proposal to have St Vrain pay for you to go. How will you use the experience, what committees are you serving on that it would be applicable, how will share what you learn with colleagues? Given that elementary teachers are often weak in science content and delivery, they should have priority as well, especially if they are willing to spread what they pick up through their school and beyond. Lets remember that any of us can go, this is just about who sub and registration is going to be paid for. Ideally I think each building should have a representative go. Since this may not be possible, then the folks on adoption commitees should have priority. After this, given the amount of professional development that is avavilable a conference, I think NEW teachers should have priority (plus the fact they make so much less and therefore might not be able to afford it as easily).

I also like the idea of having to write an essay or proposal to have St Vrain pay for you to go. How will you use the experience, what committees are you serving on that it would be applicable, how will share what you learn with colleagues?

Given that elementary teachers are often weak in science content and delivery, they should have priority as well, especially if they are willing to spread what they pick up through their school and beyond.

Lets remember that any of us can go, this is just about who sub and registration is going to be paid for.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Mick Huiet http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Mick Huiet Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:27:11 +0000 #comment-17 As standards are changing, elementary science kits are being adopted, elementary science standards are daunting to cover, and the everloving CSAP science test is creeping downward, I think each building could use a representative if possible. Barring that, we'll have to rely on the folks who are on the adoption committee to spread the good words. Jeremy, could you pay partial registration fees? My principal has some money, but wants to dole it out throughout the year. As standards are changing, elementary science kits are being adopted, elementary science standards are daunting to cover, and the everloving CSAP science test is creeping downward, I think each building could use a representative if possible. Barring that, we’ll have to rely on the folks who are on the adoption committee to spread the good words.

Jeremy, could you pay partial registration fees? My principal has some money, but wants to dole it out throughout the year.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Robyn Sloan http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Robyn Sloan Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:32:09 +0000 #comment-16 I feel every building should be sending someone with their best interests at heart any way they can swing it. I would like to be included for the reason that we will be facing textbook adoption soon (we hope) and the convention is a great way to get started on sorting out chioces available. Teachers who are willing to pilot new textbooks should be given priority considering all the extra work they are willing to do that benefits all of us science teachers in the district. (It's possible that this can be a personal expense teachers may claim on their taxes that benefits their students and classroom, or might be used for recertification.) I feel every building should be sending someone with their best interests at heart any way they can swing it.

I would like to be included for the reason that we will be facing textbook adoption soon (we hope) and the convention is a great way to get started on sorting out chioces available. Teachers who are willing to pilot new textbooks should be given priority considering all the extra work they are willing to do that benefits all of us science teachers in the district.

(It’s possible that this can be a personal expense teachers may claim on their taxes that benefits their students and classroom, or might be used for recertification.)

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by M. Travis O'Hair http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-14 M. Travis O'Hair Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:50:46 +0000 #comment-14 Jeremy, I know that both Scott Duckworth and I are very interested in attending and we are both working to get Tom Stumpf to pay for our attendance, as to free up two more spots for others to attend. I have not yet been to an NSTA conference, so I am very excited to attend. As far as the selection process is concerned, I leave that totally up to you! I am sure you will select a good group of teachers to represent the SVVSD. Jeremy,
I know that both Scott Duckworth and I are very interested in attending and we are both working to get Tom Stumpf to pay for our attendance, as to free up two more spots for others to attend. I have not yet been to an NSTA conference, so I am very excited to attend. As far as the selection process is concerned, I leave that totally up to you! I am sure you will select a good group of teachers to represent the SVVSD.

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Susan Blanchard http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Susan Blanchard Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:11:16 +0000 #comment-13 This is going to be a tough decision - should we write an essay on why we think we should go? lol - I have never had a chance to go to a national science convention and would love the opportunity! This is going to be a tough decision – should we write an essay on why we think we should go? lol – I have never had a chance to go to a national science convention and would love the opportunity!

]]> Comment on NSTA Discussion – First Attempt at Professional Blogging by Cheri Giammo http://jeremyl.edublogs.org/2007/08/20/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Cheri Giammo Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:52:15 +0000 #comment-12 Here's my two cents. I feel that there should only be one representative from each school. Whether those individuals are coming from elem, middle or high schools is a tough one. Since there are so many more elementaries, maybe they can share with each other the info or ideas among common feeder schools. Just a suggestion. I believe BSI is paying for the "Ready, Set, Science" class from last school year, so I get a freebie this year. Here’s my two cents. I feel that there should only be one representative from each school. Whether those individuals are coming from elem, middle or high schools is a tough one. Since there are so many more elementaries, maybe they can share with each other the info or ideas among common feeder schools. Just a suggestion. I believe BSI is paying for the “Ready, Set, Science” class from last school year, so I get a freebie this year.

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