The Office of Teaching and Learning Division of Program Standards science consultants will be offering an in-person workshop for participants to take part in this new professional learning module. This workshop offers an opportunity for K-12 science educators to engage with one another as learners and  practitioners,considering how to support student sensemaking with equitable discourse. 

When Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET 

Where: Madison County Public Library (507 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475) 

This in-person workshop is designed for kindergarten-grade 12 science teachers and leaders. This professional learning opportunity is intended to provide guidance in the successful implementation of equitable academic discourse, supporting the three-dimensional student learning called for in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science.  This workshop will incorporate an open educational resource to provide participants with a learning experience symmetrical to the classroom. Through that experience, the participants will be immersed in equitable academic discourse to see what it looks, sounds, and feels like as a learner.  During this workshop, participants will learn how to establish a learning environment where all students have equitable access and opportunity to learn through discourse, develop a collaborative understanding of equitable academic discourse that supports student sensemaking, explore how both teachers and students contribute to equitable academic discourse, examine why we should use equitable academic discourse in the science classroom, and begin to intentionally plan for equitable academic discourse. 

Complete the Supporting Student Sensemaking Registration Form by Sept. 20, 2024, to reserve your spot. 

Substitute reimbursement is available for the first 30 registrants through the Office of Teaching and Learning.  

Educators will be eligible to receive up to 6 professional development hours for their participation in the workshop. A certificate will be provided following the completion of the workshop. Please note: The decision to accept professional development hours is at the discretion of the local school/district.