The Summer Science Leadership Institute 2006 was held at the historic Dearborn Inn. Participants learned about current advances in student learning, curriculum and technology, inquiry and assessment, professional development, and more.

Highlights include:
Keynote addresses by nationally renowned leaders in science education
Formal workshops to develop vision and provide networking opportunities
Field trips to gain insights on today’s compelling science questions

Organized for the Benefit of a variety of educational professionals, including:
Department heads
Curriculum directors
Classroom teachers
Science consultants
University professors Major Sponsor: McDougal Littell
Contributing Sponsors: Texas Instruments, Frey Scientific and Lab-Aids

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Monday
Vision, Skills, and Networking
Discover how many teachers, administrators, and professionals are rejuvenating science research and education for the 21st century. In these sessions, you will explore exciting partnerships between neuroscientists and educators, the possibilities for an “intended” science curriculum, effective ways to develop resources, and more!

• Inquiry and Evidence—Mike Padilla
• Challenges in Developing and Implementing Science Curricula—Mars Bloch
• Building a Presence: Michigan—David Bydlowski
• The Role of Neuroscience in the K–12 Classroom Eric Chudler
• Planning & Designing School Science Facilities LaMoine Motz GO-GIRL: A New Model of Educational
• Training and Collaboration—Pamela Reid, Sally Roberts and Shauna Cooper
• Effective Presentations—David Larwa

Tuesday
Exemplary Programs and Student Opportunities for Inquiry
Learn how different educators have fostered student achievement in science, engineering, and technology. Among other topics, you will explore a variety of ways to develop unique activities and investigations, bridge the gap between state and national standards, and effectively harness student-directed research.

• BASF: Fighting Island—Don Fay
• Lake Erie Environmental Outreach Program—Tom Green
• Safety, Security and Real Science—Juliana Texley
• Starbase—Barbara Koscak
• U.S. Green Buildings Project—Paul Goldsmith
• Synergy through Partnerships/The Cell Phone Project Mark Davids
• Math Corps—Steve Kahn
• Inquiry Activities in Summer and Afterschool Programs Brenda Wojnowski
• Affective Education—Dorothy McLeer
• Curriculum Topic Study Project—Page Keeley & Joyce Tugel
• Leadership in Safety—James Kaufman
• Improving Student Learning—Jerry Valadez
• America’s Challenge—JoAnne Vasquez
• Promoting Scientific Literacy through Inquiry Tracy Huziak-Clark

School Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs) will be available at the conference. Participants will be eligible for 1.6 units for at $10 fee.