CEMSE offers professional development services designed to help teachers or teacher-trainers implement or support specific aspects of inquiry-based science instruction. These services are not specific to Science Companion or any other curriculum.
Leadership Development
Increasing the capacity of local leaders (administrators, coaches, teacher-leaders, etc.) to support the implementation of inquiry-based science instruction.
In-school coaching
Classroom visits and planning and debriefing sessions with individual teachers or with grade-level teams. In-school coaching focuses on areas of established needs and priorities in the school or district.
Workshops
The workshops listed below include both one-time sessions and ongoing series. Unless otherwise specified, many of the workshops have half-day or full-day options. We can work with you to customize sessions to your needs and available time.
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Science in Early Childhood Classrooms (PK-K)
Building on young children’s natural curiosity to incorporate science in meaningful ways in early childhood classrooms. -
Inquiry in Elementary School Classrooms (PK-8)
Important elements of inquiry-based science and how to incorporate these into teaching and learning in elementary classrooms. -
Integrating Science and Literacy (PK-8)
Using science notebooks, trade books, and other resources to promote literacy skills through high-quality science instruction.