NSRC National Secondary Science Education Leadership Development and Strategic Planning Institute

Join the NSRC's network of 5,000 professionals representing 30% of the U.S. student population, who have attended one of 65 week-long NSRC Science Education Strategic Planning Institutes.

More than 90% of the districts that have invested in this week-long experience have developed and sustained science programs based on research and best practices. For more information about the impact of this program, visit the NSRC Web site                                                 

What: An intensive 5½-day working institute to guide your school districts through the rigorous process of developing a tailored strategic plan—a plan for initiating and implementing an effective research-based science education program based on research and  best practices.

When: July 12–17, 2009 
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, Virginia
(Washington, DC area)
Cost:

$6,000 per team of five/$1,200 per person prior to April 18, 2009;
$7,000 per team of five/ $1,400 per person after April 18, 2009
Team Composition:

A five-person leadership team committed to the improvement of science education composed of:

  • Two administrators (superintendent, assistant superintendent, curriculum coordinators, etc.)
  • Two science teachers
  • One scientists, engineers or community leaders representing a corporation, academic institution, museum, science technology center, foundation, government, or other nonprofit organization

More Information:  For more information contact Mary Raucci at 202-633-3002 or rauccim@si.edu.
 

Institute Goals

TheNSRC Science Education Institutes for Leadership Development and Strategic Plannning guide school district leadership teams through an engaging process to develop the knowledge for creating a strategic plan to initiate and implement an effective research-based science education program. During this five and a half-day institute of interactive workshops and discussions, strategic leadership teams will:

  • Learn about research and best practices for transforming K–12 science education programs;
  • Develop a five-year strategic plan based on the five elements of reform: curriculum, professional
    development, materials support, assessment, and administrative and community support;
  • Join the NSRC nationwide network of hundreds of professionals representing 1,200 districts and
    numerous states working to reform K–12 science education programs.

Special 2009 Offer! Smithsonian Membership

 In 2009, we are adding new participant benefits for the NSRC National Secondary SPI. As a  participant of the 2009 SPI, your team members will each receive a one-year membership to the  Smithsonian Institution. As a member you will:
  • Receive the Smithsonian Magazine—12 teriffic issues delivered to your home;
  • Discounts—10% off on shopping and dining when you visit the Smithsonian and on all purchases from SmithsonianStore.com and the Smithsonian catalog;
  • Personalized membership card identifying you as a proud supporter of this unique
    cultural institution;
  • Receive travel opportunities for members only;
  • Receive special member rates for tickets to the Smithsonian IMAX® theaters and
    Einstein Planetarium
REGISTER TODAY!


National Secondary Science Education Leadership Development and Strategic Planning Institute

July 12–17, 2009


The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia

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National Science Resources Center   
901 D St, SW, Suite 704B   
Washington, DC 20024   
Tel 202 633 2971   
Fax 202 287 2070   
www.nsrconline.org