Professional Development

	Workshop Series for Teachers, Parents and After School Care Providers Participate in Science and Math workshops that are inquiry and research based and designed to promote student success! Activities are correlated to State and National Science Standards and explore curriculum connections across the disciplines. Come and explore strategies to help children succeed! Expand your knowledge of what children must know and be able to do! Sign up by downloading, printing, and sending in the Application Form. Teacher Workshops \| Kresa Educator Resource Hall Becoming a Scientist! February 18, 2012 Workshop Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $45.00 What is science? What does a Scientist do? These questions and more will be answered as participants engage in hands-on activities that focus on providing teachers with strategies and activities to help students observe, ask questions, investigate and experiment. co-sponsored by Crystal Stairs Inc. The Brain and Learning: A Symposium for Educators Grades PK-5 March 16 and 17, 2012 Workshop Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $85.00 for one day; $150.00 for both days Explore how the human brain works and learn ways to increase your child's excitement about learning! Expand your knowledge of how we remember and why we forget! Experience strategies for teaching your child! Participate in "brain considerate" learning activities and specialized grade level specific afternoon sessions that will stimulate the brain and enhance student achievement! Visit our curriculum faire and exhibitor booths! Receive educational materials to use at home, in the classroom, and during after-school programs that will inspire your own active learning and your work with children! Featured Keynote Speakers: Dr. Kenneth Wesson Internationally renowned educator, brain scholar and expert on the brain and learning Al Guenther Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & National Science Teaching Award recipient Science Learning Through Play March 24, 2012 Workshop Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $45.00 Balls, cars, things that go! Children learn most when they are engaged in play. Explore the concept of "play" as you make and play with toys that can teach science and math concepts. Investigating Insects! April 21, 2012 Workshop Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $45.00 Come and explore the fascinating world of insects! Participants will learn about ants, ladybugs and butterflies, and take a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum! I Dig Dirt! Exploring the Earth Beneath Our Feet May 19, 2012 Workshop Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $45.00 What is dirt? What is soil? Are they the same? Investigate these questions and more as you learn about the earth beneath our feet! Activities include discovering what can live in soil and constructing a habitat. Exploring Trees! June 23, 2012 What is a tree? Who lives in a tree? Learn about and explore the world of trees! Science and Mathematics activities are combined as participants examine the science of trees! Kresa Educator Resource Hall Throughout the year the Kresa Educator Resource Hall will host "Make and Take Saturdays" where visitors can try out a variety of engaging hands-on science and mathematic activities relating to different themes. Join us to meet and network with other educators and parents in the Southern Californian community. Please click here for more information. Registration fees include parking and limited materials! If you have any questions or need additional information please call Anna Gaiter, Director of Professional Development at (213) 744-7455, or e-mail agaiter@cscmail.org.