2010 SECO Conference - The Greater Columbus Convention Center
February 25 - 27, 2010

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Quality professional development is a key component to make sure that you maintain your status as a highly qualified teacher of science under the requirements of No Child Left Behind legislation. SECO has designed the 2010 Science Professional Development Conference to be an essential part of your science professional plan.

For the past 33 years, SECO has offered a quality, cost effective professional development opportunity for science educators in all disciplines and grade levels.

We are presenting more than 100 sessions plus short courses. Concurrent sessions will include content knowledge gaps and the latest scientific developments and techniques to help you teach your students.

The Exhibit Hall features the latest curriculum materials, resources, and professional organizations. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with your peers and Ohio Science Education Leaders.

University Credit Available: SECO has arranged for 1 quarter hour university graduate credit for all short courses and strands (You must attend 5 1hr. sessions in a strand over the 3 days) through the University of Cincinnati.

Complete your registration form and mail to:

SECO Conference 2010
P.O. Box 349
Sharon Center, OH 44274-0349

Or fax to: 330-239-1371

Or email to: SECO.conf@gmail.com

 

Conference Q & A

Conference Schedule

Hotel Information

Ohio Total Science Safety System Professional Development

Administrators' Forum Information and Registration Form

Cloak and Dagger Dinner Theatre (formerly Rose's Theatre) - http://www.cloakdagger.com/index.html

 

 

Short Course Sessions

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010

SC # 1 Exploring with the Senses in the Middle Level Classroom ……… Cost: $ 10.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Explore PASCO’s probeware activities for middle school science. See how SPARK Science Learning System can change your teaching practices and improve student understanding.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010

SC # 2 Picture Perfect Science ……………………...…………………… Cost: $ 40.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Authors Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan will present several lessons integrating science and reading. Participants will receive a copy of More Picture Perfect Science Lessons, K-4.

SC # 3 Some of My Favorites …………………………………………… Cost: $ 25.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Join us on a journey through time exploring Ohio and her past. Enjoy a virtual trip through the geologic periods through PowerPoint presentations, lab experiments, and activities. Each participant will receive copies of all activities, labs, and additional resources.

SC # 4 Exploring with the Senses in the Elementary Classroom …....…… Cost: $ 10.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Explore PASCO’s probeware activities for elementary science. See how SPARK Science Learning System can change your teaching prac-tices and improve student understanding.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010

SC # 5 I am a New Science Teacher Now What?…………………...…… Cost: $ 35.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Are you a new or pre-service teacher? Learn about surviving your first years of teaching from science teachers with combined 60+ years. Topics include preparing for the first day of school, classroom management, etc. An online com-munity will be started.

SC # 6 Growing Up Wild………………………………………………… Cost: $ 15.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Growing Up WILD participants will receive a copy of this exciting curriculum and receive training in lessons.

SC # 7 Inquiry into Gross Science:The Impolite Science of the Human BodyCost: $ 55.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Improve your understanding of life science concepts by participating in a inquiry-based workshop that explores two COSI exhibition areas: Grossology and Labs in Life.

SC # 8 Highlighting Diversity and Interdependence in Nature………….…Cost: $ 15.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Using hands-on activities we will analyze plant and animal structures and functions, energy flow through a system and classification. Metro Parks Naturalists designed this session for 3-5 grade teacher but all teachers are welcome.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

E-1 Elementary Science Day……………………………………………… Cost $50.00 Time:10:30AM-4:30PM
Elementary Science Day is designed exclusively for teachers of students K–5. This full-day program features a special presentation by Dr. Ray Guarendi who will speak of: Laughter: The Sanity of Family. Teachers will also participate in an engaging array of breakout workshops on topics such as using literature in the science class, formative assess-ments, and inquiry. Lunch is included.

Friday, February 26, 2010

E-2 SEPUP ACADEMY……………………………………………..…… Cost $50.00 Time: 10:30AM-4:30PM
This one-day program will increase your ability to use and take leadership for the Science Education for Public Under-standing Program (SEPUP) in your school or district! Modeled after the successful summer ACADEMY programs, the program will feature a morning emphasis on such topics as using issues in SEPUP, writing to learn in SEPUP and using inquiry in SEPUP. Afternoon topics will include support for literacy, assessment and technology in SEPUP, and more. Instruction will be centered around core, hands-on labs and activities from SEPUP, and are designed for a wide audience - teachers, administrators, college faculty - all will find this program both accessible and interest-ing. Participants will receive selected middle level print and equipment samples from the full year programs covering the life, earth, and physical sciences. SEPUP programs are 100% conforming to the Ohio Science Academic Content Standards. Instructors are LAB-AIDS certified SEPUP trainers. For more information, go to www.lab-aidsinstitute.com. Lunch is included.

 

 

Future Conferences

 

 

SECO is in Akron February 10 - 12, 2011

 

 

SECO Akron Conference, February 2008
Thank you for your support!

 



Pictures from Past Conferences

 

Donated by:

Prize
Centage Learning 
GIS Investigation: Earth Science
Center for Science & Math Educ.
Curriculum CD for Immersion Presents
CPO Science  
Atom Building Games
Crystal ClearScience
RiverWorks Discovery Curricula & Science Experiments
Frey Scientific   
Gift Certificates  Elementary Book Set (New Teacher)
F.T. Stone Lab    
T- shirts
Lake MetroParks    
Ohio Maple Syrup/ Honey and Bucket 
Ohio Earth Science Teachers 
Space Age Crystal Growth Kit  Soil Testing Kit 
Ohio EPA
Healthy Water, Healthy People
Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Educ. Prog Show What You Know Publishing
Science Flash Cards    
Lab-Aids (Thursday's Ice Cream Social )
Frey Scientific (Thursday Morning Coffee)  
F.T. Stone Laboratory (Friday Morning Coffee)

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