How is IAT’s Professional Development especially valuable for schools who face challenging settings or situations, such as urban schools or schools with poorly motivated students?
The urban science classroom becomes both engaging and exciting with an inquiry-based curriculum from It’s About Time. A Professional Development workshop often convinces teachers exactly why inquiry is a better way to teach kids science. Students who are challenged by science respond better to actively “doing it” rather than simply being told about the subject through a lecture. By experiencing the activities as a learner at a workshop, teachers become more confident in their understanding of their curriculum and their ability to teach it. They realize that, with the correct materials and support from their fellow teachers, the IAT curricula is both manageable and fun. They are convinced that the teaching of inquiry-science enables kids to become lifelong learners. In addition, our Professional Development workshops give teachers the opportunity to talk to and learn from other teachers who are facing similar challenges. Teachers can return to their schools and implement the IAT curricu
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- Must schools in improvement spend 10% of their Title I, Part A funds on professional development, in addition to the district’s required set-aside of 20% for choice and supplemental services?
- How is IAT’s Professional Development especially valuable for schools who face challenging settings or situations, such as urban schools or schools with poorly motivated students?
- What types of professional development experiences can PLWP offer and/or facilitate for schools or school districts?
