PD for teachers

Description: Dr. Derek G. Shendell, D.Env, MPH is a full Professor and the Director of the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at Rutgers School of Public Health. He will cover basic concepts, definitions and known and potential impacts on human/public health of climate change including extreme weather events and natural disasters. He will include two major interactive activities, both of which teachers could use or modify for use with minors and adults (students and other teachers and staff or even parents) at their districts/schools. Please have a laptop or phone available to use Mentimeter as a tool for one activity; another activity is conducted in small breakout groups, then summarized as an entire group.

In addition, for 10/16 only as time permits, he will preview what is available for free through fall 2024 (then at small administrative fee 2025-), in both English and in Spanish, for NJ teachers and students. It is a peer-reviewed evaluation-based introductory online course in Rutgers Canvas. Topics include sustainability, climate change and environmental justice and connections to our health. Due to COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, this course was developed in an asynchronous online format with modules and a list of available resources.

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

Participants 6th - 12th grade educators

*Dinner will be provided at this event starting at 5pm**

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Mastering mathematics is a priority in schools worldwide, yet many districts continue to rely on outdated assessment methods that serve only as a post-mortem review of student knowledge after a unit is completed. The Math Mastery Assessment method addresses this issue with a practical approach inspired by the Standards-Based grading model. This method goes beyond traditional tests; it provides real-time insights into student understanding and informs instruction in a meaningful way.

In this professional development seminar, you will learn how to incorporate the Math Mastery Model into your mathematics classroom. Designed by a teacher leader, the program is tailored to seamlessly integrate into your existing practices without overwhelming your current instructional approach. The session is hands-on, aiming to equip you with a ready-to-use Mastery Test for your next unit. For department heads and school leaders, this model also offers a scalable solution for school or grade-wide implementation. Ideal for grades 5-12, this seminar will help you bring assessment practices in line with modern educational goals.

5th-12th Grade Teachers

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An experiential learning experience for K-12 teachers to consider the effects of climate change on the land, water, and air quality. Using engaging activities, we will explore the intersection of human activity and climate change, including the impacts of severe weather events and storm water runoff, the human health effects of air pollution, and how birds and other animals are affected by increasing temperatures and changing habitats.

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

Participants K-8th grade educators

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Join us for a transformative two-part workshop designed to help you implement and sustain the Building Thinking Classrooms model in your math classroom. In the first session, we will focus on the foundational principles and practices of the Thinking Classroom, providing you with the tools and strategies to foster a culture of deep thinking and problem-solving. In the second session, we will delve into sustaining these practices over time, addressing common challenges, and exploring solutions to ensure long-term success. By the end of the workshop, you will have a comprehensive plan to create and maintain a dynamic, student-centered math learning environment.

2 Day Workshop
Oct 30th & Nov 13th

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Climate Change, Farming, & Solar! Teachers will explore the effects of shifting climate patterns on agriculture and research on renewable energy and farming, getting an overview of climate change data and research. Then teachers will have the opportunity to tour the Rutgers Snyder Research Farm. During the tour, we will also be stopping at the Solar panels that have been placed on the farm and are part of the Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program. Part of the research team from the Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program will be there to present on the research taking place at several of Rutgers’s farms with solar panels, including A.J Both (Extension Specialist, Department of Environmental Science), Peter J. Nitzsche (Director, Snyder Research and Extension Farm), and James Shope (Assistant Extension Specialist, Department of Environmental Science). 

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.
You will want to bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather since we will be outside on the farm for parts of the day.

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Come learn on the Rutgers 36’ Munson research boat. We will be monitor the water temperature, pH, changes in flow of river, and phytoplankton production. Participants will examine data of previous experiments to assess wetland health. To find out more about the research boat check out their site https://marine.rutgers.edu/about-us/facilities/r-v-rutgers/

6th - 12th grade public school teachers
If you tend to get motion sickness this may not be the trip for you. Make sure to dress for the weather and being on a boat.
If we have to reschedule due to the weather the makeup date will be Nov 14, 2024.
Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

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Come learn on the Rutgers 36’ Munson research boat. We will be monitor the water temperature, pH, changes in flow of river, and phytoplankton production. Participants will examine data of previous experiments to assess wetland health. To find out more about the research boat check out their site https://marine.rutgers.edu/about-us/facilities/r-v-rutgers/

K - 8th grade public school teachers
If you tend to get motion sickness this may not be the trip for you. Make sure to dress for the weather and being on a boat.
If we have to reschedule due to the weather the makeup date will be Nov 14, 2024.
Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

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Dr. Derek G. Shendell, D.Env, MPH is a full Professor and the Director of the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at Rutgers School of Public Health. He will cover basic concepts, definitions and known and potential impacts on human/public health of climate change including extreme weather events and natural disasters. He will include two major interactive activities, both of which teachers could use or modify for use with minors and adults (students and other teachers and staff or even parents) at their districts/schools. Please have a laptop or phone available to use Mentimeter as a tool for one activity; another activity is conducted in small breakout groups, then summarized as an entire group.

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

Participants 6th - 12th grade educators

*Dinner will be provided at this event starting at 5pm**

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In problem-based instruction, lessons are designed for students to discover meaning through a thoughtfully sequenced series of activities. As the facilitator, the teacher's role involves drawing out key ideas generated by students and connecting them to ensure all students reach the lesson's learning objectives. This workshop will equip teachers with the skills to utilize the embedded support in OUR Math 6-8, focusing on intentionally eliciting student thinking and organizing their ideas. Through the “5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions” teachers will learn to guide discussions that enhance conceptual understanding for all students.

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How climate change impacts birds and migration in New Jersey and how students can make a difference.

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

Participants 6th - 12th grade educators

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How climate change impacts birds and migration in New Jersey and how students can make a difference.

This PD is only open to Public School Teachers and is sponsored by the NJDOE Climate Change Grant allowing for there to be no charge for the PD. Stipends are available at $50 an hour for non-contractual hours, or sub-pay is available for contractual hours at $62.50 for a half day and $125 for a full day.

Participants K - 8th grade educators

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