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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
Region 4 Collaborative / Houston

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Mission

The Region 4 Science Collaborative provides opportunities for Grades 2 - 8 science teachers to share, model, and learn research-based best practices that lead to increased student Science TAKS achievement, the overall improvement of science content knowledge of the participating science teacher, and the support of Science TEKS objectives.

Accomplishments

During the 2006 - 2007 school year, the Region 4 Science Collaborative trained 40 science teacher mentors (STMs), providing an average of 110 hours of professional development. STMs participating in Global Learning Obeservations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) trainings received GLOBE starter kits. Additionally, participating STMs and cadre members (CMs), who were required to attend an average of 12 hours, received Region 4 Education Service Center's Gateways to Science student and teacher edition textbooks.

During Febuary 2007, the Region 4 Science collaborative was awarded a grant, creating a partnership with BP and the Galveston Historical Foundation. During the months of June and July, the Region 4 Science Collaborative conducted GLOBE Hydrology protocol workshops in Galveston Bay onboard the Sea Gull II, a floating classroom. BP's generous donation allowed 80 science teachers to receive Hydrology based equipment and the opportunity to bring their students aboard the Sea Gull II during the 2007 - 2008 school year.

Contacts

Omah Williams
Project Director
email: owilliams@esc4.net
phone: 713-744-6538

Web Site: http://www.esc4.net/default.aspx?name=sci.home

Partners

Partners for the 2007 - 2008 school year include:
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Houston ISD
Houston Arboretum
University of Houston - Downtown
Newly added partner(s):
C-STEM
Texas Southern University - Department of Chemistry

Participating Districts and Schools

There are approximately 141 campuses that currently have Science Teacher Mentors or Cadre Members participating in the Region 4 Science Collaborative. These campuses represent the following School Districts:

Aldine ISD
Alief ISD Alvin ISD
Barbers Hill ISD
Brazosport ISD
Channelview ISD
Clear Creek ISD
Conroe ISD
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Damon ISD
Friendswood ISD
Galena Park ISD
Galveston ISD		 Gonzales ISD
Goose Creek ISD
Houston ISD
Humble ISD
Katy ISD
Klein ISD
La Marque ISD
North Forest ISD
Pasadena ISD
Spring ISD
Waller ISD


2008 Activities & Events:

May 8 & 13, 2008 Title: Buffalo Bayou Canoeing Field Expereince
Description: Experience the riparian ecology, geology, erosion and fluvial dynamic of Buffalo Bayou via canoe. Discuss the history of erosion control along the bayou and learn about various preservation and conservation efforts. Complete water quality testing and observations of the local ecosystem. Receive curriculum materials and information related to recreating the experience for your students. Sign up for Session # 272327 by visting the Region 4 website, www.esc4.net
May 8, 2008 Title: Region 4 Science Collaborative Information Session
Description: Acquire information about expectations and program requirements related to the 2008-2009 Region 4 Science Collaborative, a grant funded program that allows teachers to receive materials, equipment, training, and build a lasting network. Receive an application and information packet. Examine program outcomes from the 2008-2009 Region 4 Science Collaborative program year. Interact with teachers from various school districts that are interested in becoming a part of the 2008-2009 Region 4 Science Collaborative. Sign up for Session # 313625 by visting the Region 4 website, www.esc4.net an additional session has been scheduled for May 10, 2008 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
May 15, 2008 Title: Region 4 Science Collaborative STM Update
Description: Experience research-based instructional strategies that integrate the nature of science with concepts from life, earth, and physical sciences at the cognitive rigor demanded by Objectives 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Grade 5 Science TAKS.Student-ready lessons and sample assessments designed to evaluate conceptual and procedural understanding will be provided. Sign up for Session # 249626 by visting the Region 4 website, www.esc4.net
May 23, 2008 Title: Texas Science Diagnostic System & Data Item Analysis
Description: Access the online Texas Science Diagnostic System which allows teachers to create and administer science exams that are aligned to TEKS in grades 3 through 8, IPC and Biology. Sign up for Session # 249635 by visting the Region 4 website, www.esc4.net
June 4-6, 2008 Title: Change Over Time: Geoscience for Grades K - 8 (Make-up Session)
Description: Experience learner-centered instructional activites that are vertically aligned for grades 6-8 and are designed to foster success on the Earth Science TAKS objective. Participants will receive instructional materials. Registration is recommended for teams of teachers from Grades K - 5 and 6 - 8. Sign up for Session # 249637 by visting the Region 4 website, www.esc4.net