March 25, 2013
Science KICKS2 (Keep Improving Content Knowledge and Skills 2) is a
statewide project funded under Title II, Part B of the No Child Left
Behind Act – Mathematics and Science Partnership Program. The goal of
the project is to enhance the content knowledge and skills of Nebraska
K-12 science teachers, thereby enhancing student achievement.
This year, three institutes will be open to ESU 10 teachers:
- K-5 Elementary Institute – ESU 10 ; June 17-20 and June 24-27
- 6-8 Middle School Institute – Cedar Point Biological Station, Ogallala; June 18-21 and June 24-27
- 6-12 Physics Institute – Millard West High School, Omaha; June 10-13 and June 17-20
Teacher benefits of participation include building science knowledge
and the opportunity to think critically about your own instructional
practice. Participants also receive a $140 per day stipend (before
payroll deductions), lodging (for those traveling over 75 miles one
way), attendance at the NATS Fall Conference, and membership in Science
Matters State and National networks. There is also the option of earning
3 or 6 hours of college graduate credi