Professional Development
Services
Taking full advantage of inquiry-based programs through Professional Development.
Implementing a new curriculum is challenging. This is why It's About Time provides a full range of Professional Development Services. These National Science Foundation funded programs reflect change in how the classroom is managed, change in how the content is organized and change in how learning of the content is assessed. It's About Time is committed to working with your school system to assist in this process and help implement our Standards-based programs into your schools. We will work with your district to design an Implementation Plan that addresses your unique needs.
Scroll down to learn about services that address content, pedagogy, and instructional strategies.
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Implementation Workshops
Two to five-day sessions held at your site that prepare teachers to implement our inquiry-based programs and systems that model effective teaching strategies. These workshops can be tailored to serve the needs of your school district. They will focus on pedagogy, content, use of appropriate materials and assessment. |
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Introductory Workshops
One to three-day introductory sessions that provide a complete overview of the content and of the program, as well as hands-on experience of activities from specific chapters. These workshops are designed to promote awareness and involve working in consultation with school districts, counties and statewide Professional Development providers. |
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| Regional New-Teacher Summer Institutes Two to five-day sessions designed to train new teachers in the inquiry-based experiences that model effective teaching strategies. Involves focus on pedagogy, content, use of appropriate materials and assessment. |
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Leadership Institutes
Three to five-day sessions designed to prepare current users as Professional Development Leaders to run presentations, workshops and mentor within school districts. |
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Follow-up Workshops
One to five-day sessions that provide additional content and pedagogy support to teachers using the curricula. These workshops focus on challenges of implementing an inquiry-based program. |
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Mentoring Visits
Site visitations that can be tailored to the school's or district's specific needs. These visits include classroom observation, demonstration teaching, pre and post meetings with teachers and department heads. |
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Active Physics Only
Professional Development Videos
These videos are a valuable resource to use, even if you have been to a workshop. These videos will take you step by step through each chapter and every activity. They provide information on classroom insights and tips, materials you will need and how to best set up your labs. Active Physics videos are currently available. View here. |
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MATH Connections Only
Technology Training
One to two-day sessions designed to train teachers on the use of graphing calculators or CBL's. Training is specific to the MATH Connections curriculum. |
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Phone Consultations
1-Hour phone sessions primarily designed to provide one-to-one consultations with teachers and It's About Time consultants. These sessions have proven to be very effective in supporting teachers during their transition into our programs. Sessions can be done for a small group or a single person. |