Presented by the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) at the University of Kentucky College of Education, these one-day short courses for elementary, middle and high school teachers focused on strengthening content understanding, developing and using models, and using mathematics and computational thinking. Teachers will leave with a deeper understanding of the NGSS, both content and practices, along [...]
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders has released its update on evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism. Scientists at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute spearheaded the project, screening 29,000 articles about autism spectrum disorders to locate the soundest research on interventions for children from birth to age 22. This [...]
Discovery Education and 3M are looking for innovative students who want to make a difference in today's world. They're challenging students in grades 5-8 to create a one to two minute video showcasing their big idea to solve a real-world problem using science and engineering. Videos do not need to be produced and may be recorded on cell phones or [...]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting applications for its civil engineering (four-year program) and civil engineering technology (two-year program) scholarship programs. Deadline to apply for both is March 1. The Civil Engineering Scholarship Program is for students interested in pursuing a degree in civil engineering at Western Kentucky University, University of Louisville or University of Kentucky. Students also may take [...]
The deadline is approaching to apply for Kentucky’s 2014 Minority Superintendent Internship Program (MSIP). The Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Next-Generation Professionals Diversification and Equity Branch will be accepting MSIP applications until 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30. The deadline has been extended for submitting the three recommendation forms (superintendent; immediate supervisor and colleague) and the three letters [...]
Kentucky public, private and home school students are invited to submit original artwork and/or essays in the Governor’s Mansion Centennial Visual Art and Essay Contest sponsored by First Lady Jane Beshear, the Kentucky Governor’s Mansion Centennial Committee and the Kentucky Department of Education. The contest is part of a yearlong series of events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the current [...]
NBCT program at the district level will provide mentors and resources for applicants.
Suzanne Farmer Two Kentucky elementary school teachers have been honored as 2012 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients. The winners were announced Dec. 20, 2013. Suzanne Farmer, a mathematics intervention teacher at Toliver Elementary School (Boyle County) and Patti Works, a science teacher at Cassidy Elementary School (Fayette County), are the Kentucky honorees. Recipients [...]
The Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) has received a grant from the National Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) to provide technical assistance and professional development to districts to work with non-traditional students in the STEM programs. NAPE sent applications for the professional development grants to the district CTE coordinators on January 7. For any questions regarding the application, contact [...]
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is calling all 5th grade students to compete in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice. KSP will select one nominee from Kentucky to participate in the national level competition. The Kentucky nominee will receive an Award of Excellence from KSP, and their poster will be prominently displayed at [...]