Region 15 Collaborative / San Angelo

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The Science Collaborative has changed my life. The things that I have learned, I have been able to put into practice in my classroom in all areas.

Thelma Rose
Science Teacher, Rogers ISD

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Mission

To create a science learning community for Concho Valley teachers, schools, and districts through program development and sustained teacher professional development in science content, pedagogy, and curriculum development.

Accomplishments

The Region XV STMs are busy mentoring their Cadre Members with information they receieved at trainings in Geosciences, Physics For All, Physics by Inquiry, GLOBE, and a wealth of many other great inservices. Our STM team presented "Be Resourceful, Go Natural!" the 13th Annual Meeting and at CAST 2007, and we have plans to present again at this year. One of our ITMS, Pam Cohea from Coleman ISD, receieved the honor of Texas A&M Scientific Research Society Elementary Teacher of the Year. Another ITM, Ginger Anderson from May ISD, will attend the TRC High School Astronomy Project in June. The enthusiasm and devotion of our mentors is a driving force that makes our collaborative a successful venture!

Contacts

Amy Rutherford
Co-Project Director
email: amy.rutherford@netvx.net
phone: 512-658-6571 x140

Cynthia Holcomb
Co-Project Director
Email: cynthia.holcomb@netvx.net
Phone: 325-658-6571 x123

Web Site: http://www.netxv.net

Partners

Angelo State University

Participating Districts and Schools

Ballinger ISD
Brady ISD
Bronte ISD
Cherokee ISD
Christoval ISD
Coleman ISD
Grape Creek ISD
Irion County ISD
May ISD
Robert Lee ISD
Rocksprings ISD
San Angelo ISD
Schleicher Co. ISD
Sonora ISD
Wall ISD
Water Valley ISD
Winters ISD

2007 Activities & Events:

April 12, 2008	Title:Mini-CAST presentation Description: STMs will share their favorite resources from attending CAST 2007.
May 8, 2008	Title:STM End-of-Year Business meeting and Honoring the Teachers Luncheon Description: Following the business itnerary for culminating this grant year, our STMs will be honored with a catered luncheon with Keynote Speaker W. E. Thorn and special guests State Representative Drew Darbt and Dr. Kamil Jbeily.
June 3, 2008	Title:GLOBE Elementary Books Description: Participants will receieve a set of GLOBE books a notebook, and activites to use in the delivery of classrom Earth science curriculum.
June 20, 2008	Title: Project WILD Description: Participants will receive fun, hands-on, easy-to-use activities that address the TEKS and support the TAKS. Curriculum provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
July 18, 2008	Title: Jounaling in Science Description: Teachers will explore ways to incorporate journaling in science instruction.