For more information or to register by phone, call (502) 561-6100 x6567.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Early Childhood
"Doing science" comes naturally to young children. They are curious creatures who observe, investigate, and question everything. But they need guidance to understand what they discover. Our professional development workshops for early childhood educators give teachers fresh ideas for helping children ages 3 to 8 interpret the science of the world around them.

Our workshop, taught by a CHFS certified trainer, qualifies for six hours of professional development credit. Workshop activities adhere to the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment for kindergarten to 3 and Early Childhood Standards for 3- and 4-year olds. They are designed to translate later into hands-on activities for students. And, all materials used in the workshops are inexpensive and early obtained, so teachers can reproduce the activities in the classroom.

Early Childhood Professional Development dates:
November 12, January 28, February 25, March 25

Cost: $30 per person. To register, call the Early Childhood Education Coordinator at (502) 561-6100, ext. 6575 or (800) 591-2203 ext. 6575.

Elementary and Middle School
How can you get your students excited about science? The Louisville Science Center's Teacher Institute is packed with ideas that will inspire your students with the possibilities of science!

Each workshop offers educators of students in grades 3 to 8 innovative, hands-on ways to cover science concepts while stimulating student learning.

Cost: $15 per person
Fee includes parking, lunch, and admission to IMAX® films and our exhibit halls. Plus, you'll get a discount off a future Science Center field trip! The workshops are based on Kentucky Core Content for Assessment. Jefferson County Public Schools approve each day of workshops for six hours of in-service credit.

Future offerings
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Professional Development TeleLinks
This program gives examples of how hands-on lessons can be successfully facilitated through videoconferencing. The discussion is designed to help teachers understand what to expect from Distance Learning programs and the specifics of how the Louisville Science Center utilizes this technology to encourage student discovery in core content areas. To schedule a session, call the School Services Coordinator at (502) 561-6100 ext. 6143 or 1-800-591-2203 ext. 6143.