Physical Science Inquiry: BlairTaylor and Cesa

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Physical Science Inquiry Blair-Taylor and Cesa
4Demographic Information

• Partnership among K12 districts,
• CESAs 3 and 4, UW-La Crosse and Western
  Technical College
• Participant demographic information
• 3840 teacher participants, Grades 29(designed
  for 30)
• 20 school districts, including 11 private schools
• Mix of urban and rural districts
• Thee-year program

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Context of Continuous Improvement and
Professional Development

• Needs identified from research (TIMSS), test
  results (WKCE), and needs assessment surveys
• 200405 pilot, Science, Stipends and ScopesOh
  My!
• 200508 Science, Stipends and SuppliesOh My!
• Three-year focus
• Year 1 Matter and Motion
• Year 2 Electricity and Magnetism
• Year 3 Sound, Light, and Simple Machines
• Greater geographic area
• Participation enrollment exceeded targeted goals
• Inclusion of mentor teacher in partnership
• More districts received science equipment/supplies

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Focus and Structure

• Two-week summer workshop
• High-quality instruction (UW-La Crosse and
  Western Technical College Instructors)
• Mentor teacher serving as coach/liaison
• Demonstrations and hands-on activities
• Grant-funded supplies enabling replication of
  demonstrations and activities
• Monetary stipends for participants
• Graduate credits available
• Lesson plan creation
• Lesson plans aligned with WMAS
• Plans compiled and distributed to all
  participants
• Grant website
• Follow-up meetings during the school year

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Successes and Impact

• Statistical Data
• Inquiry Teacher Survey
• Pre and Post Tests
• Participant Evaluations
• SECs
• Tier II Assessments
• Anecdotal Evidence
• Journal Reflections
• Participant Evaluations
• Instructional Component
• Lesson Plans
• Supplies
• Participant Enrollment

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Lessons Learned/Still in Process
Lessons Learned
Still in Process

• High need for professional development in
  science
• Impact of federal grant schedule on grant goals
• Third-year activities, assessments, reports
• Best use of material stipends
• WKCE test schedule
• Inability to collect reliable test data
• Private school participation

• Third-year implementation (recruitment,
  instruction, lesson plans, etc.)
• Web page utilization
• Final SEC administration
• Final evaluations and reports