Events in November 2018
- School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity
School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity
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11/06/2018This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 school counselors will occur three times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a school counselor for all three sessions. The full-day professional learning topics will reference ASCA recognized materials, PDE initiatives, local community efforts, and district needs. Session Topics Include: 1) Maximizing Student Achievement: Placement, Intervention, and Planning 2) Understanding Culturally Responsive Counseling: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3) Building Community Partnerships: Mental Health and Workforce Development 4) Strengthening the Home and School Connection: Communicating with Compassion 5) Developing Plans for Success: Post-Secondary Transitions and Career Readiness 6) Supporting ASCA Model Mindsets: Professional Advocacy.
Meals, materials and lunch for all three sessions are included in the cost. This is a three day course. You must attend all three days to receive ACT 48 credits. Partial credits will not be given.
Cost: $100
Registration closes October 19, 2018
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - 2018 Annual Biology Teacher's Workshop
2018 Annual Biology Teacher's Workshop
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11/20/2018The Annual Biology Teacher's Workshop is back! With presenters from HHMI Biointeraative, our friends Dr. Margaret Franzen from the Center for Biomolecular Modeling and 3D Molecular Designs and Tamica Stubbs from BioRad, with a new presenter Erica Fong from MiniONE for 2018. And quite possibly more! GOAL: To update, supplement and develop what you know about the developments unfolding in the world of biology. To develop stories and new ideas for your classroom instruction and pedagogy super powers. You will attend at least 4 sessions which will teach you skills and new information for your thirsty brain! Presenters: Ms. Tamica Stubbs- BioRad Recently, opioid dependency & abuse have exploded in the U.S. as have the call for improved treatments thereof. In this session, explore how molecular genetics is capitalizing on gene variants to predict addiction risks for opioid abusers and how to use Hardy-Weinberg and Chi Square analysis to understand its significance. Dr. Margaret Franzen-The Center for Biomolecular Modeling Dr. Margaret Franzen is back again with her molecular models! This year she's bringing a brand new Chromosome Kit that connects disparate concept s. The models allow students to visualize both DNA and chromosome structure simultaneously, connecting DNA replication with mitosis and meiosis. Students can model crossing over at the nucleotide level and explore how different alleles simply contain differences in their nucleotide sequence, connecting meiosis with genetics. We will also briefly explore chromosomal aberrations. Based on science education research findings, the kits are specifically designed to confront student misconceptions related to these topics. Participants will work with the models, and we'll discuss how the design of the models addresses common misconceptions HHMI Biointeractive: Bob Cooper Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revolutionized genetics resulting in a deeper understanding of complex diseases. These technologies are laying the groundwork for an era of personalized medicine where each patient will receive treatment customized to their genetic makeup. Learn how scientists use GWAS to locate genes associated with specific diseases. MiniONE Erika Fong Who Is Baby Whale's Father? DNA Fingerprinting Solves the Mystery! Come learn and get hands-on experience on how to teach gel electrophoresis and DNA fingerprinting in your classroom. You will pour, load, and run a gel, capture gel image, analyze the results, and deduce a probable conclusion for a whale of a forensic mystery.
Credits: 6.00
Session Times: 8:15 AM ~ 3:15 PM (registration begins 7:45 AM)
Registration Deadline: 11/13/2018
Location: Heim Science Building at Lycoming College
Cost: 25.00
Schedule:7:45 AM ~ Registration Begins8:15 AM ~ Welcome & Logistics8:30 AM ~ Sessions & Lunch3:00 PM ~ Closing & Door Prizes!Lycoming College - HEIM Science BuildingWilliamsport, 17701