To prepare Louisiana students to succeed in STEM subjects and seek STEM careers, Core Element equips teachers with the resources, tools, skills and confidence they need to help students excel in the classroom.
One way we accomplish this is through Core Element’s annual Summer STEM Institute, a series of FREE professional development workshops for New Orleans area math and science teachers, sponsored by Schlumberger. The Core Element Summer STEM Institute uses proven curriculum that promotes hands-on learning experiences for students in the classroom.
This summer, teacher professional development opportunities are more important than ever! With the approval of Louisiana’s new Student Standards for Science, Core Element’s Summer STEM Institute will help teachers effectively prepare and implement the new standards in their classrooms.
“With the state board of education changing the Science standards this year, teachers will need new and fresh ideas to bring into the classroom,” said Kylie Martin, a 7th grade science teacher at Bayou Blue Middle School in Lafourche Parish. “These new standards will place a major focus on STEM education,” added Martin.
To meet this new challenge, Core Element has introduced a NEW three-day session to take a deep dive into the new Louisiana Science Standards:
Exploring the New Louisiana Science Standards (18 Contact Hours)
Two sessions offered:
- K-5 Standards Exploration
- 6-8 Standards Exploration
Take a deep dive into the new Louisiana Student Science Standards through the development of hands-on learning activities to address student Performance Expectations. Standards will be deconstructed to better understand the Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices, and Disciplinary Core Ideas, which are an integral part of each standard. Attendees will leave with activities ready to bring to their classrooms! (Cathie Smith, Charlene Byrd, Melissa Gryzch)
Teacher participation is FREE. A $25 registration fee is required to reserve a spot in the workshop. The registration fee is returned at the completion of the workshop.
To learn more about FREE teacher workshops offered through Core Element’s Summer STEM Institute, click here.
To register, click here.