Exciting Information From SECO

Are you a dedicated science educator with a passion for enhancing your teaching practices and transforming the way you engage your students? Thanks again to funding by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, SECO is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for K-12 public science educators across the state of Ohio!

Introducing the Ambitious Science Teaching Project 2.0!

At the heart of this project lies the Ambitious Science Teaching Framework, a powerful set of teaching practices designed to deepen students' understanding of science concepts, involve them actively in scientific activities, and empower them to solve real-world problems. The framework consists of four core teaching practices:

1. Planning for engagement with important science ideas

2. Eliciting student ideas

3. Supporting on-going changes in thinking

4. Pressing for evidence-based explanations

These practices are the keys to unlocking the full potential of science education.

What's in Store for You?

Educators new to the AST project will have the unique opportunity to participate in six professional learning sessions from January 2025 to April 2025, with a focus on these four essential teaching practices.

By the project's end, each educator will craft at least one captivating lessons or activities that incorporate their newfound knowledge, which will be shared with the broader education community through SECO webinars in the fall of 2025.

Perks for Awardees:

- A complimentary copy of the Ambitious Science Teaching book

- Complementary admission to the 2025 SECO Science Symposium on Monday, January 27, 2025

- Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Are you a returning Ambitious Science Educator? Educators that participated in the first year of the Ambitious Science Teaching Project will deepen their understanding around eliciting student ideas (AST core practice 2) and supporting on-going changes in thinking (AST core practice 3) through professional learning sessions focused on Modeling Instruction as presented by the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA).

Returning awardees that are selected will receive THREE in-person learning sessions presented by a representative of the American Modeling Teacher Association, admission to the 2025 SECO Science Symposium for Monday, January 27, 2025, and CEU's. (An option to register for the second day of the conference will be available to awardees.) For more details, click on the application link below.

Ready to take your science teaching to new heights? Don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity to enhance your teaching skills, network with fellow educators, and inspire your students! To apply and find more details, please visit: https://bit.ly/SECOAmbitiousApplication2025

Unlock your potential as a science educator and be part of this transformative journey. We look forward to welcoming you to the Ambitious Science Teaching Project!

The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is a collaborative community that believes everyone deserves the benefit of a strong science education in order to engage with an ever changing world.

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