Summer Opportunities

Reading becomes more complex as students move into middle and high school; requiring teachers to utilize different strategies and skills to help them with their comprehension. This workshop will focus on providing teachers a means to begin implementing the CCSS Literacy Standards. Participants will be introduced to research-based reading comprehension strategies to use with the delivery of content in the various subject areas.(more details)

 Understanding and Working Towards the Next Generation Science Standards

Mike Szydlowski, K-12 Science Coordinator – Columbia Public Schools will be presenting four workshops on Understanding and Working Toward the Next Generation Science Standards. These one-day workshops will focus on the over-arching principles or dimensions of the science frameworks and standards and how they relate to developing a successful student. Emphasis will also be placed on supporting literacy through science, as outlined in the Common Core Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects.

• June 25 Mehlville School District
• June 26 SMCAA Jefferson City
• June 27 Raytown School District
• June 29 Jackson School District

Curriculum Coordinator Retreat

SMCAA Curriculum Coordinators’ Retreat is an opportunity for curriculum coordinators to learn – share – reflect and create plans. This summer’s agenda will focus on ‘the curriculum changes the Common Core State Standards will require if districts are to meet the new achievement targets and standard goals.’

Participants will deal with ‘How to cultivate an environment for focused change, in curriculum, that guides enduring understanding without being overwhelmed by the stress of conflict and confusion. (more details)

Date:  June 18-20 or July 16 -18

Location: Resort at Port Arrowhead, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark MO 65049

For reservations and to receive the contracted room rate of $72.00 per night call 800-532-3575.

 Resort at Port Arrowhead Amenities Accomodations

Developing Cognition....Making Connections for Enduring Understandings

Playing Games in a Math Class

 Looking for ways to help All students get engaged in middle school and high school math classes? Join Tammy Popp for this fun-filled, hands-on, make-n-take workshop! Participants will learn how to use and create “game-like” teaching strategies (foldables, cooperative learning structures, games, whiteboards, etc.) designed to strengthen understandings in mathematics. (more information)

Using Models to explain Fractions

 This workshop will help you discover how the use of models can answer these questions and deepen your understanding of fractions. Participants will be actively engaged in the actual use of several models. (more information)