Announcements


Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute,
June 26–August 4, 2000

Mathematics and Science teachers can earn a master of science degree in three successive summers. This special program at Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute emphasizes the use of instructional technology in the classroom. Partial tuition fellowships are available.

Contact, Linda Fedigan at the Center for Initiatives in Pre-college Education, CII 9217, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180; (518) 276-6906, fax (518) 276-2113; cipce@rpi.edu; bio.bio.rpi.edu/MSNS/

Investigations Implementation Institute July 17-19, 2000

Announcing a professional development opportunity for schools and districts implementing the Investigations in Number, Data and Space elementary mathematics curriculum. The institute is for experienced teachers, staff developers, and administrators who play lead roles in supporting classroom teachers and planning for professional development.

The three-day institute will explore issues of implementation, review staff development materials, engage in model professional development sessions, and provide an opportunity to interact with other districts from across the country that are implementing investigations.

For more information contact the Investigations Implementation Center at TERC, lorraine_brooks@terc.edu.






Vol. 4, No. 2, Fall 1999

In this issue:

Fostering Leadership

Defining the Role of the Teacher Leader

Leadership Teams and Collaborative Inquiry

A Yardstick for Measuring the Growth of a Team

A Handbook for Elementary and Middle School Principals

Teachers Leading Change

Making Schools Work for All Students

Equity Book Club

Harvard Elementary Science Curriculum Survey

The Hub

Access to Resources

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