IMSA’s Signature Strategy of Professional Development
IMSA offers professional development sessions on mathematics, science, technology, and pedagogy for pre-service and in-service educators and administrators. These professional development opportunities align with IMSA’s signature strategy of learning: Inquiry-Based, Problem-Centered, Competency-Driven, and Integrative. Professional learning opportunities include events held at IMSA, sessions presented at conferences, and workshops delivered in schools across the state and beyond. Educator workshops can be customized to meet any school’s specific needs.
Professional Development Opportunities
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Specialty Programs
These programs are unique offerings provided by the Statewide Educator Innovation (SEI) team. All programs work well for schools or individual educators seeking targeted professional development and curriculum focused on STEM topics and modern pedagogy. Find what works best for you with [online, asynchronous options available to fit every schedule.
Fusion Educator Program | Teacher professional development and STEM enrichment program for students in grades 3-8.
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Early Childhood Programming (Little STEAMers) | STEAM-based enrichment program for early childhood students.
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) | Exploring how to design and successfully implement original PBL units unique to one’s K-12 classroom.
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Next Generation Science Standards | Teacher professional development to help construct NGSS-aligned activities and identify gaps in the science curriculum.
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Curriculum and Resources
Hispanic Heritage Month Curriculum
Description | Celebrate Hispanic heritage in your classroom while engaging in STEM! This curriculum will guide students through the story of how Hispanic communities have influenced American culture through topics related to STEM and the arts. Provides 20 hours of downloadable curriculum, intended for all students from 4th to 12th grade.
Fire Prevention Month Curriculum
Description | This curriculum focuses on the study of STEM in fire science. Students will engage in hands-on, inquiry-based activities to develop an understanding of the knowledge required to become a firefighter, including fire tactics, rescue procedures, fire behavior, combustion, fire scene investigation, innovations in fire prevention, and firefighting equipment. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of fire safety by becoming familiar with why fires happen and how to manage them.
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Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education | An introduction to AI in K-12 education and additional resources.
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