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Free star Party and presentation. “Astronomy Fundamentals“ (Astronomy Fun) 101. History, Sun and Moon. All welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the autumn night sky through a variety of telescopes. The observatory is located on the south west side of the New Milford High School grounds, in the rear […]
Join CSDE Educational Consultant Jeff Greig for a discussion of the current recommendations for the use of Interim Assessment Blocks.
This workshop is designed for district/school teams of three or more. Participants will explore the new Equity in Mathematics Education: Implementation Reflection Tool, use its rubrics to identify strengths and growth areas, and determine actionable next steps to dismantle inequitable practices and foster student-centered teaching and learning. Recommended team members may include: District and school administrators, […]
Goals 1) Foster engagement among students, educators, community stakeholders, and industry professionals around educational and career pathways in emerging technologies in Connecticut 2) Support community awareness and understanding of emerging technology sectors to facilitate collaborative workforce development efforts The target audience includes regional high school students and teachers, university students and faculty, industry professionals in […]
Join us for our November chapter meeting on November 20 at 6:30 p.m. for a deep dive into the latest trends in computer science education. We're excited to welcome Susan Auchincloss from Code.org as our guest speaker. Susan will be sharing the latest programming from Code.org for all grades, from K-12, with a special focus on machine learning and AI instruction. […]
Free star Party and presentation. McCarthy Observatory: Twenty-five Years. All welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the winter night sky through a variety of telescopes. The observatory is located on the southwest side of the New Milford High School grounds, in the rear of the south parking lot next […]
Too often CTE teachers are evaluated with rubrics designed for core academic classrooms. The result feedback that misses the mark. Teachers feel unsupported and administrators feel uncertain. This interactive workshop will help school leaders understand the unique dynamics of CTE programs and provide them with tools to observe evaluate and support CTE teachers with confidence. […]
Join us for our next meeting on January 27, 2026 (snow date January 29) at the Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium in Bridgeport, CT. Together we will explore the different areas that the museum has to offer educators and their classes. Topics of presentation and discussion for the day will also include tips […]
This is an in-person event with Jeff Grieg, consultant for the CT State Department of Education. He will discuss the current update to the science IABs, and how they can be best implemented in the classroom.
All are welcome: students, the community and our supporters. Please come help us Celebrate our 25th Anniversary as well as share in the dedication of the Center for NEO Studies. In the event of inclement weather, any changes will be posted on www.mccarthyobservatory.org.
Open to all teachers, a discussion of the Model-based Inquiry framework, developed and tested with secondary science teachers, for designing NGSS-aligned science units around the construction, revision, and testing of models by groups of students as they seek to explain natural. Presentation will be by co-author Dr. Todd Campbell, Science Education Professor in the NEAG […]
