MCSS President's Note February 2017 It may be freezing outside, but MCSS is already thinking about spring and our annual conference! We haven’t gathered as an organization since fall of 2015, so we’re excited to see our members there and we have big plans for putting on an amazing professional development event. Please register now … Continue reading MCSS Conference
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Formative Assessment Professional Learning
All teacher evaluation systems include educators being rated on how well they implement formative assessment. Reasons for inclusion in each system become obvious when reviewing the supporting research. It shows when implemented with fidelity, formative assessment can double the pace of student of learning. To take your formative assessment practice to the next level, take … Continue reading Formative Assessment Professional Learning
HS Civics: Free Professional Learning and Resources
If you are a HS Civics Teacher and are looking for a way to engage students in investigating public policy issues at the local, state or national level, then be sure to check Project Citizen. Details about this professional learning opportunity can found here. The grant funding the project pays for substitute teacher coverage, a … Continue reading HS Civics: Free Professional Learning and Resources
Economic Webinars: Lessons, Resources, and Tools
Via Council for Economic Education We are excited to announce our free webinar schedule for this fall! The webinars cover multiple topics on how to integrate personal finance and economics in the classroom and, in turn, creating a fun learning experience for your students. When you attend the webinar(s), you will leave with relevant … Continue reading Economic Webinars: Lessons, Resources, and Tools
History Teachers: Scholarhip
Via National Council for History Education The National Council for History Education and The Fritz Fischer Scholarship Fund are pleased to offer scholarships to attend the NCHE National Conference. What the Scholarships Provide Conference Registration (A $200 Value) Full Year of Membership in NCHE (A $50 Value) $50 towards Enrichment Excursions & Events All K-12 … Continue reading History Teachers: Scholarhip