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6-8 Science Professional Learning Opportunities

Registration deadline is one week prior to any requested session

AMSTI4ALL

No prerequisite or foundational required.

K-8 Improving ACAP Science Scores (2024-2025)

In this 6-hour PLO, participants will 1) Explore the three-dimensional components of science instruction and assessment as outlined in the 2015 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science, 2) Analyze and interpret ACAP Science data to discover proficiency levels of students across Alabama, in your system, and in your school, and 3) Explore ACAP resources that will help you connect your classroom instruction and assessment to the ACOS standards.

Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p
Location: Tuscaloosa

Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p
Location: Tuscaloosa

This session is full

The ACAP Science Experience (4,6,8)

This hybrid PLO is for science teachers in grades 4, 6, and 8 committed to completing the ACAP Science Experience. Teachers will receive resources to help prepare students for the ACAP science assessment. In the classroom, teachers will facilitate 3 hours of instructional time where students will explore ACAP item types and the Online Tools Training to help build student confidence and maximize achievement. Teachers will then participate in a reflective session to analyze where students stand with confidence and preparation.

 

Teachers will choose one opening session and one closing session (VIRTUAL):

  • Opening Sessions: February 4 OR February 11, from 3:15-4:15 pm

  • Closing Sessions: February 25 OR March 4, from 3:15-4:15 pm

Date: February 2025
Time: 3:15p - 4:15p
Location: Hybrid (two virtual sessions plus classroom time)

AMSTI Content Training

Science Foundational Training (SFT)

This session is a  prerequisite for AMSTI content training. Choose one date unless previously attended.
K-12 science teachers who completed AMSTI's SFT from September 2021 to December 2023 will
no
t be required to complete SFT 2024.

Registration deadline is one week prior to any requested session

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