The Educators Institute
Project Work, Innovation, and Agency
An Introduction to Project Work: Preparing Problem Solvers and Innovators
October 20-21, 2022
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Institute Divisions: Elementary
and Middle School
In this 2-day on-campus Institute, participants will learn to create inquiry-based projects for their classrooms. Sections are divided into elementary and middle school divisions.
Participants will learn:
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Why project work is important
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How to enhance student problem solving, research, collaboration, and communication skills
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How project work helps address content area standards
Participants will also:
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View video clips of classrooms engaged in project work
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Receive tools to help with all aspects of project planning and evaluation
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Work with Institute leaders to plan their own project
Register by September 23, 2022 for the early bird discount of $400.
Participants will earn Continuing Education (CEUs).
Attendees must be Covid vaccinated.
$450
An Introduction to Project Work: Preparing Problem Solvers and Innovators
November 10-11, 2022
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Institute Division: Preschool
In this 2-day on-campus Institute, participants will learn to create inquiry-based projects for their classrooms. This institute is for Preschool teachers.
Participants will learn:
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Why project work is important
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How to enhance student problem solving, research, collaboration, and communication skills
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How project work helps address content area standards
Participants will also:
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View video clips of classrooms engaged in project work
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Receive tools to help with all aspects of project planning and evaluation
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Work with Institute leaders to plan their own project
Register by September 23, 2022 for the early bird discount of $400.
Participants will earn Continuing Education (CEUs).
Attendees must be Covid vaccinated.
$450
Seminars in Project Work:
A Deeper Dive
March 9-10, 2023
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Institute Divisions: Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School
Participants will attend a variety of engaging sessions designed to allow a more comprehensive exploration of interest areas in project work.
Participants choose from seminars on topics such as:
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Finding Math in Project Work
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Mini-Inquiries
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Developing Essential Questions
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Creating with Technology
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Making the Most of Guest Experts
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Choosing a Topic
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Centering your Projects with Learning Centers
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Incorporating Equity into Project Work
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Meeting the needs of gifted learners through projects
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Observational Drawings
Participants will be able to take part in a Q&A with a Duke School Project Staff Developer.
Register by February 3, 2023 for the early bird rate of $400 per seminar.
Participants will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Attendees must be Covid vaccinated.
$450
Frequently Asked Questions
Payment by credit card or check is accepted.
Cancellations e-mailed to us 21 days prior to the institute will be refunded less a 20% processing fee. After that date no refunds are available, but replacement registrants are welcomed.
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Questions about group discounts, payment methods, or registration? E-mail us or call (919) 595-8405.