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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don't miss this unique chance to connect with a space legend and expand your understanding of the universe! Live conversation and Q&A. Interactive Planetarium show to follow. Recommended for audiences ages 10+. Light Refreshments will be available. Tickets: $25 for general admission, $20 for members or SHU faculty
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 […]
Join educators, librarians, authors and illustrators from Connecticut and beyond for an amazing, FREE, day of literacy learning. How can you connect STEM to literacy? Bring your ideas, thoughts & questions. During registration, we’ll develop sessions and create the schedule for the day using the Edcamp unconference model. You'll be provided with a light breakfast and […]
Inquiry is not a student trait, but rather a teacher design decision. We will explore the idea of the Inquiry Loop to understand how teacher stance shapes student thinking and then apply this to the teacher's role in questioning using the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). Learn to shift your classroom dynamic from one where the […]
