ISEC Professional Development

All ISEC K–6 teachers in the four school districts receive professional development (PD), coaching support, and research-based science kits in order to implement effective methodology for engaging students in scientific inquiry and for enhancing teacher learning.

This comprehensive program leverages funds from the districts, LANLF, and LANS/LANL to offer PD, along with ongoing and continuous follow-up support from Science Literacy Coaches available daily in the schools and the use of fully equipped, grade-specific science kits matched to New Mexico Science Standards for use in the classroom throughout the school year.

Training for 2012–2013
Cohort 1, 2 and 3 (All trainings held at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española, NM)
• Teacher Training Cohort 2: July 26–27, 2012
• Teacher Training Cohort 3: July 30–August 2, 2012
• Teacher Training Cohort 1: August 3, 2012

Training for 2011–2012
Cohort 1 and 2
• Teacher Training-Cohort 1: July 28–29, 2011
• Teacher Training-Cohort 2: August 1–5, 2011
• 2011 Conference on Education - Dr. Robert Marzano "The Art and Science of Teaching": October 7, 2011
• 2012 Winter Workshop - David Marsland "The Art of Science Note-booking": January 2, 2012
• 2012 Conference on Education - Dr. Harry K. Wong & Dr. Rosemary Wong "Effective Teaching": October 11 & 12, 2011

Training for 2010–2011
Cohort 1
• Principal’s Institute: held June 10–11, 2010
• Science Literacy Coaches (SLCs) Training: May 24–25, 2010; August 2–6; Boot Camp: August 16–September 2, 2010
• Teacher Training: August 2–6, 2010; October 10, 2010
• 2011 Winter Workshop - Ruby Payne "What Teachers Need to Know, a Framework for Understanding Poverty": January 3, 2011