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This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will run half days on October 1 & 8, December 1 & 8, and March 11 & 18. Exact times TBD. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held September 26, December 3, February 25, and April 24. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 7, December 10, March 4, and May 1. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 10, January 14, and March 25. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

Reviews the essential features of inquiry and how it is reflected in the science standards and the educational advantage of student-driven learning. Also addresses how inquiry experiences can be tailored for the classsroom

Discover the latest in classroom materials, environmental education programs, and field trip sites. Each year the BAEER Fair presents workshops and exhibits that represent over 120 resources, including conservation & stewardship, science, living history, art, and more. Join in the fun and attend workshops introducing conservation and wildlife education, school gardens, and strategies for fostering environmental awareness. The event is designed for teachers, community educators, students, families, and all concerned about the environment we share. For more information about the workshops offered at this year's BAEER Fair, please visit http://www.baeerfair.org.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 5, February 4, and April 29. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

Do you actively provide professional development to teachers? Do you have ongoing opportunities to support teachers in mathematics and science education? Here's a way to become even more effective as a resource for teachers–become a GEMS Associate. You can now register online for GEMS Associate's sessions at Lawrence Hall of Science or, if you prefer to register by fax or mail, you can print an application. Enroll in an upcoming GEMS Associate session for all of these benefits: • In-depth knowledge of the GEMS philosophy and approach • Familiarity with how GEMS curriculum addresses national, state, and local frameworks, benchmarks, and standards • Knowledge of how GEMS Program can be used to construct a larger curriculum • Effective strategies to introduce teachers to GEMS curricula and support their use of GEMS materials • Firsthand experience with many GEMS units • A GEMS Associate certificate • The potential opportunity to establish a GEMS Network Site in your locale • Partnership opportunities on new initiatives and collaborations • 2 GEMS Handbooks plus a coupon for 10 GEMS Teacher's Guides of your choice General Information: • Title 1, Title II (NCLB), and Educationally Disadvantaged Youth (EDY) funds may be used. • Graduate course credit can be arranged. • Participants are responsible for lodging and travel. • Sessions are held at LHS, University of California, Berkeley. • Each session will remain open until filled. • Applications received early will be given priority. As the session date approaches, please call to see if there is space available. • Cancellations: We are unable to refund your fees if you cancel less than two weeks in advance. Sessions are scheduled for February 8-10, 2010.

This event, running February 8th to February 10th, is geared to educators who are actively providing GEMS professional development to teachers, or who want to become more active in helping others implement inquiry science using GEMS. Participants will gain an in-depth knowledge of the GEMS philosophy and approach and become familiar with how GEMS curriculum addresses national, state, and local frameworks, benchmarks, and standards. We will discuss how GEMS units can be used to construct a larger curriculum and effective strategies to introduce teachers to GEMS curricula and support their use of GEMS materials. During the session you will gain firsthand experience with a number of activities from various GEMS units. We will also provide an introduction to new GEMS initiatives–GEMS Curriculum Sequences and Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading. Each participant will also receive two GEMS Handbooks and ten GEMS Teacher's Guides of their choice.

Questioning is a powerful teaching strategy, opening doors at every stage of the learning experience. We will focus on question categories and how they are sequenced, and analyze approaches teachers can take when responding to questions

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held September 26, December 3, February 25, and April 24. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 7, December 10, March 4, and May 1. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will run half days on October 1 & 8, December 1 & 8, and March 11 & 18. Exact times TBD. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This session offers teachers practical strategies to build students' conceptual understanding and use of academic language by engaging them in discussions

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 10, January 14, and March 25. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held September 26, December 3, February 25, and April 24. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 5, February 4, and April 29. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 7, December 10, March 4, and May 1. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

Explores how people learn best and how to develop lessons that reflect a variety of learning styles