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Wisconsin Science Network

Wisconsin Science Network. Building a Presence for Science Education. NSTA. Building a Presence for Science Goal : build a presence for science in every school by having a teacher be a point of contact.

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Wisconsin Science Network

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  1. Wisconsin Science Network Building a Presence for Science Education

  2. NSTA Building a Presence for Science Goal: build a presence for science in every school by having a teacher be a point of contact. Strategy: point of contact to receive information electronically by fellow teachers, his/her Key Leader, State Coordinator, and/or NSTA.

  3. NSTA Building a Presence for Science • 41,837 Points of Contact • 2,931 Key Leaders • 34 States and the District of Columbia

  4. Wisconsin Science Network Sharing Information and Expertise to… …Build a Presence for Science.

  5. Vision: A state network of Key Leaders, Points of Contacts, Fellows, State Partners, Coalition members, and WSN Board… …working collaboratively to improve science education in Wisconsin

  6. WSN Program: • Leadership Development • Collaboration with state projects • Professional Development • Studies • Information dissemination

  7. WSN Information Dissemination WSN eNEWS Sent to Network Sent every Wednesday A.M. Always 500 words or less

  8. WSN Information Dissemination • Professional Development Opportunities • Research Findings • Content notes • Web sites of Interest • Science Education

  9. Wisconsin Science Network Something to think about : • Many of you have indicated that elementary science is at a near standstill in your school as emphasis has been shifted to testing in math and reading. On May 23, the Science Accountability Act (H.R. 5442) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would amend NCLB to ensure that science would be counted in Wisconsin’s accountability system. The bill would also phase in annual science assessments for students in grades 3-8 beginning in 2009-2010 to match the current assessment requirements for reading and math. This bill is a sign of the times and has a good chance of passing. It is time to start thinking of the impact it may have on your district.

  10. WSN Thanks so much for all of your work in putting together great science links. I really appreciate all of your efforts and I am sure so does everyone else. I really look forward to receiving the WSN eNews. Brian Latus Library Media Specialist Wilson School

  11. WSN What WSN Can Offer Dissemination of Information Linkage

  12. WSN What WSN Would Like • More Individuals involved • Information to Distribute Events of Interest Book Reviews Pod Casts Film reviews

  13. WSN Contacts www.nsta.org/bap Joesph Sciulli jscuilli@nsta.org www.WiScience.Net LeRoy Lee LRLee@Centurytel.net

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