THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
CHAMPLAIN RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS
CREST Professional Development Program
FUNDED BY THE VSAC GEAR-UP GRANT
When: June 26th to June 30th, 2017 – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
School site follow-ups during the academic year
Where: UVM Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory
3 College Street, Burlington, VT (Next to ECHO Science Center)
Who: Teams of Grade 7-12 teachers
Apply Online: https://goo.gl/forms/4lS1COFpMc4Ls6mM2
(Due Date –May 12, 2017)
CREST PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- CREST is a 5-day professional development program about Lake Champlain ecology and research facilitated by UVM scientists, STEM educators, and UVM graduate students
- Participate in cutting edge Lake Champlain research aboard UVM’s Melosira Research Vessel
- Gain access to scientific resources and data applicable to your STEM curriculum
- Create project-based curriculum aligned to the NGSS and CCSS-Mathematics
- Registration, 3 graduate credits, full room and board are funded by VSAC/GEAR-UP Grant
Testimonials from CREST Alumni:
“CREST allowed for an opportunity to make a useable product throughout the week. I often find PD programs are too focused on
content. CREST was a nice balance of content, skills, and time to create something meaningful that will directly impact my students.”
“CREST exposed me to real data collection in the field. Offered me time, support, and ideas to implement positive change.”
“One of my goals as an educator is to keep students engaged in their learning – CREST modeled opportunities for this and provided
time and resources to help me take it back to my students!”
“CREST gave me the opportunity to work with some inspirational educators and scientists in our area.”
For more information contact Regina Toolin, Director – Rtoolin@uvm.edu
THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR Grade 7-12 TEACHERS (All Subjects).
