(Early Bird Pricing Ends March 17th)

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

• "Science Everywhere: Transforming Classrooms Through Interconnected Learning" is the theme for this year’s Science in the South Conference. Our conference goal is to support K-12 educators with content knowledge, educator growth, and student learning.
  

•   Whether you are a first year teacher looking for new ideas or a veteran teacher looking for ways to energize your classroom, the Science in the South Conference provides ample opportunities to connect with educators, explore ways to share science information, earn PD credits, and to just have a great time learning. Earn up to 5.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for attending and participating.

Schedule

8:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast and Networking

9:00 am: Keynote Speaker, with Janet Moore

10:00 am: Sessions (1 & 2)

12:00 pm: Lunch and Making the Most of Your ISTA Membership

1:00 pm: Sessions (3, 4 & 5)

4:00 pm: Wine/Beer & Cheese Social and Giveaways!

Featured Workshop Speaker

Janet Moore

Janet Moore is a Math Instructional Coach with a passion for empowering students and teachers to be confident, curious, and competent mathematicians, regardless of their past experiences in mathematics.

Janet draws upon a unique combination of formal and informal teaching experiences that include: (1) teaching high school mathematics at Bureau Valley High School, (2) teaching developmental mathematics at Illinois State University, (3) integrating math, science, and ELA into simulated space mission experiences at the Challenger Learning Center, (4) translating the math and science involved in NASA’s high-energy astrophysics missions into lessons and materials for K-12 classrooms, and (5) providing professional development for teachers on behalf of ISBE, NSF, and MSP during the transition to Common Core and NGSS standards. 

In her curriculum development and professional development endeavors, Janet emphasizes an inquiry-based, SEL-focused approach to mathematics instruction that allows students and teachers to understand mathematical concepts through meaningful experiences.

ALL early-bird participants receive

a  Free Science in the South t-shirt with registration!

All registrants receive a free 1-year ISTA membership or membership renewal.

Let's Continue Our Work To 

TRANSFORM CLASSROOMS THROUGH INTERCONNECTED LEARNING

CLICK the "REGISTER" button to the left to begin the process

CLICK here to submit a PRESENTATION PROPOSAL (due by March 15, 2024)

Once you have completed the registration form, you will be able to either pay immediately at our secure site with a credit card or at a later date via check/PO from you or your employer. The confirmation of registration you receive via email serves as either your receipt or bill.

Check Payable to: ISTA

Mail Payments to:

Bob Wolffe, ISTA Finance Director

230 East Green Acres Ct.

East Peoria, IL 61611

EXHIBITS

Come talk with many commercial and non-commercial exhibitors.  There displays will be open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Media Permission

By registering for this event I grant the Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA) the right to take photographs, videos, and/or other recordings of me at this event. I understand such media can be used for any lawful purpose, which may include publicity, marketing, illustration, advertising and Web content related to the work and responsibilities of ISTA. Published information may include names, school, city/state, and other identifying information. 

If I do not wish to allow for above I will notify ISTA via email: finance@ilsciecnce.org

 Cancellations

Cancellations after April 5th will not receive a refund.