The Strengthening Our Science and Math
Infrastructure Project will focus on
producing K-12 teachers that have endorsements in science and math. Pre-service and in-service teachers will have
an opportunity to pursue a Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree and work towards
being certified to teach in the areas of math or science. Technology enhancement training opportunities
will be a part of this program (Information Technology for Teachers - June
17-28). Teachers will be working on
developing lesson plans that align with content standards in math and science. 2 four week sessions: June 2-July 12 and June
16-July 12
Location:
All sessions will
be held on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,
Registration:
Registration and
orientation will be held at
Session Dates:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Funding:
Strengthening Our
Science and Math Infrastructure Project is funded through a grant with DIAL ILC
as an effort to produce K-12 teachers that have an endorsement in science and
math.
Lodging:
Lodging will be on
the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,
Surveys:
You will be
required to complete assessment surveys as required by the program.
Meals:
Meals will be
provided at no cost to participants.
Stipend:
A
$800.00 stipend is provided for each individual participant who attends
Information Technology for Teachers under the grant program. If your school decides to send more
individuals than the grant allows, it will be up to your school to provide the
$800 stipend. Participants can elect to
have the stipend allocated in several different ways. For instance you could do the cost of a
computer and graduate tuition and fees, or computer and balance of $800 or
graduate tuition and fees and balance of cash.
Travel:
Travel costs are
NOT provided by the program. Individual school districts will compensate their
staff members who participate in SOSMI or make other travel arrangements.
Graduate Credit:
Credit will be
offered through