STEM Principal Leadership Training
Series
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About the Series

AWSP is partnering with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
(PNNL), Washington State University (WSU), the Pacific Science Center
and Washington State LASER to offer opportunities for principals to
learn about key components of science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) from the administrator’s perspective.
A New Structure
This year’s series has a new structure with four
sessions instead of three, and the opportunity to register for
the entire series at a discount.
Audience
AWSP’s STEM Series is designed for K-12 building leaders such
as principals, assistant principals, and district office staff.
The Four Sessions at a Glance
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Session 1: The
STEM Principal Leadership Retreat
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Session
2: STEM Principal and Teacher Training –
Developing a Shared STEM
Vision for Your School
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Session
3: STEM Principal and Teacher Training
– Developing an Implementation Plan for Increasing STEM Learning
Opportunities for Students In Your Schools
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Session
4: Principal Training in the
Evaluation of STEM Lessons
Registration Options
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Full Series (Best Value): Register for the entire
STEM Principal Leadership Series at the discounted rate of $1200
per person.
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Individual Sessions: Register for one or more of
the individual STEM sessions. Prices per session are listed with each
session description, below.
Download and print the registration
form. Fax (360.357.7966) or email it to beth.
The 2013-14 Series Schedule and
Details
Session 1: The Retreat
July 22-25, 2013 | Sleeping Lady Resort,
Leavenworth
Individual Price: $600 per person for members /
$900 for non-members
Registration includes 3
nights lodging (two or three people to a cabin) and all meals.
Please
note that single rooms are NOT available.
Principals will work with presenters with expertise in various STEM
related fields. Workshop will feature whole-group presentations, small
group interactive sessions, and small group/personal reflection and
application. Attendees will:
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Learn how to develop a shared understanding of STEM
education.
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Unpack research-based effective learning experiences in science
inquiry, mathematics problem-solving and engineering design.
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Immerse themselves in the processes of science through an
engaging and challenging STEM education scenario modeling
instructional practices to deepen their understanding of teaching and
learning in the STEM fields.
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Focus on how an instructional leader can best support his or
her teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
through a study of best practices emerging in the research.
Session 2: STEM Principal and Teacher
Training – Developing a Shared STEM Vision for Your School
2 days in the Fall of 2013 (Dates/Location TBA)
Individual Price: $500 per person for
members / $800 for non-members
(Your four teacher leaders attend free)
Registration includes
meals, but NOT lodging.
Bring up to four teacher leaders to attend day 2 only (at no
additional cost) to work with you and presenters with expertise in
various STEM related fields. Attendees will:
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Learn how to develop a shared understanding of STEM education
in their school.
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Unpack research-based effective learning experiences in
science inquiry, mathematics problem-solving and engineering
design.
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Immerse themselves in the processes of science through an engaging
scenario modeling instructionalpractices to deepen their understanding
of teaching and learning in the STEM.
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Begin to develop a shared vision and plan for increasing STEM
learning opportunities for students in their classrooms and
schools.
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Explore the connections readily made in the STEM classroom to the
Common Core State Standards of English Language Arts and Mathematical
Practices.
Session 3: STEM Principal and
Teacher Training – Developing an Implementation Plan for
Increasing STEM Learning Opportunities for Students In Your
Schools
2 days in the Spring of 2014 (Dates/Location
TBA)
Individual Price: $500 per person for
members / $900 for non-members
(Your four teacher leaders attend free)
Registration includes
meals, but NOT lodging.
Bring up to four teacher leaders to attend both days (at no
additional cost) to work with you and presenters with expertise in
various STEM related fields. Attendees will:
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Continue to build a shared vision and plan for increasing STEM
learning opportunities for all students in their classrooms and
schools.
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Develop specific action steps for engaging the entire school staff
in STEM learning.
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Explore the Next Generation Science Standards and the connection
to their STEM vision and plan.
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Examine current curriculum and design STEM lessons using that
curriculum.
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Continue to refine the connections between STEM learning and
the ease of alignment to the Common Core State Standards of English
Language Arts and Mathematical Practices.
Session 4: Principal Training in the
Evaluation of STEM Lessons
2 days in July 2014 (Dates/Location TBA)
Individual Price: $500 per person for
members / $900 for non-members
Registration includes
lodging (two or three people to a cabin) and all meals.
Please note that single
rooms are NOT available.
Principals will receive training in evaluation of STEM lessons
using the instructional framework their district has selected. Attendees
will work with instructors to:
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Identify indicators within their instructional framework that
connect with strong STEM instruction.
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Identify critical “look fors” in STEM
instruction.
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Practice evaluating STEM instruction.
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Work toward calibration of observation data with other
attendees.
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What Past Attendees
Are
Saying:
"Most engaging professional development
I have ever participated in.”
—Eric Sobotta, Assistant Principal, Richland SD
"The experience was holistic, engaging, hands-on
and powerful.”
—Lisa Heaman, Principal, Bremerton SD
"The STEM workshop series is one of the best trainings
I have participated in many years.”
—Springy Yamasaki, Principal, Orting
SD
“Sitting down with other principals, teachers and actual
scientists has been a pinnacle of my professional
development experience.”
—Ben Talbert, Principal, Auburn SD
"Administrators leave the summer workshop with the
tools, resources, and contacts they
will need to successfully lead and educate their teachers, colleagues,
and communities about STEM initiatives and engaging our students in
meaningful learning experiences.”
—Joe Jones, Principal/Superintendent, Green Mountain
SD
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