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Leap into Science-Wind
STEM and Literacy for Children 3-10 and Their Families

This training prepares educators to host Leap into Science: Wind workshops for children 3-10 and their families. This training introduces educators to the two workshops for children, as well as strategies for facilitating science and literacy learning in family workshops. Educators will practice facilitation techniques, and explore resources to lead Leap into Science programs.

  • Friday April 5th, 2019
    9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
  • 61517
    Set Two Standards
  • Preschool   School Age  
    Learning Environments & Curriculum (4)  

    It is your responsibility to verify that the training sessions you select will meet your licensing or professional development needs.
  • Free
  • English
  • Rachel Kessler
  • Marion
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    Gilbert House Children's Museum
    116 Marion St NE Salem, OR

  • Please fill out this form if you are interested in attending our Leap into Science training at Gilbert House Children's Museum on April 5th, 2019.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQmKB1g5D7igW3MXg-OYaP21KD5eInQ8qLMv0-qzIRAVbQNA/viewform?usp=sf_link

    The training is scheduled from 9am-1pm. This training will be focused on informal educators, providing guidance and time to practice the activities and facilitation strategies.
    Participating Programs/Sites Will Receive:
    Evidence-based curricula and kit of materials**
    Professional development in how to lead Leap into Science workshops for young children and families
    Network of informal educators who are committed to science and literacy
    Ongoing technical support from our state leaders and national project team

    We have access to a limited number of kits and they are distributed as part of a national pilot with several key requirements. Please answer the questions below to the best of your ability to help us ensure requirements can be met if you would like a kit. If there are multiple people at the training from one organization, the expectation is that each kit will be used for 2 youth workshops and 1 family workshop.

    Thank you for your interest in participating in this pilot and supporting the expansion of science and literacy opportunities throughout Oregon!

    Contact Rachel with questions: rachel.kessler@oregonask.org, 503-689-1656