Region 16 Collaborative / Amarillo

Featured Quote

The Science Collaborative has changed my life. The things that I have learned, I have been able to put into practice in my classroom in all areas.

Thelma Rose
Science Teacher, Rogers ISD

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Mission

To provide Region 16 science teachers with a support system of scientifically researched, sustained, and high intensity professional development and mentoring to assist them in the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Accomplishments

405 teachers have received professional development (STM) and 1,498 teachers (CMs) have been mentored since our Collaborative was established in 1992. Two "Honoring the Teacher" Events have been conducted. Involvement in the NSF Project ESTT(1997-1999); EXXON Mini-Grants (1997-2000); Toyota USA Foundation Grants (2001-05), Shell Science Fair Grants (2005-2007). 12 Distinguished Teacher Awards at the Annual Meetings (1997-2007). In-service and pre-service teachers K-12 have been impacted due the reform and collaboration among the partnering institutions.

Contacts

Susan Smith
Project Director, Educations Specialist, Science
email: susan.smith@esc16.net
phone: 806-677-5173

Partners

Region 16 Education Service Center
WTAMU
Amarillo College
Three Rivers Foundation (3RF)

Participating Districts and Schools

Amarillo ISD:

Bowie Middle School,
Carver Academy,
De Zavala Middle School,
Eastridge Elementary,
Emerson Elementary,
Fannin Middle School,
Humphries Highland Elementary,
Houston Middle School,
Lamar Elementary,
Lawndale Elementary,
Mesa Verde Elementary,
Ridgecrest Elementary,
Sleepy Hollow Elementary,
Travis Middle School,
Western Plateau Elementary,
Windsor Elementary,
Woflin Elementary

Booker ISD: Kirksey Elementary

Dalhart ISD: Allyn Finch Intermediate

Darrouzett ISD: Darrouzett School

Follet ISD: Follett School

Hart ISD: Hart Elementary

Hereford ISD: Hereford Junior High

Highland Park ISD:

Highland Park Elementary,
Highland Park Middle School
Highland Park High School

Miami ISD: Miami School

Nazareth ISD: Nazareth School

2008-09 Activities & Events:

January 18-April 19, 2008	Title: Integrated Chemistry K-8 Description: Activity-based chemistry course taught by Mary Graff, Amarillo College. Journaling and Quaility Assessment/TSDS included.
August 22, 2008	Title: Region 16 Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching: Administrators Overview Description: Administrators in attendance will receive a kit of materials to take back to their campuses. There will also be opportunities to participate in sample instructional activities typical of a Region 16 Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching session.
September 12- December 5, 2008	Title: Physical Science 1315 Description: Three hour physical science credit course to include physics, earth space science, Texas Connection distance learning from McDonald Observatory, TXESS Revolution, Palo Duro Canyon field trip, journaling, mentoring and assessment.
January 16 – March 27, 2009	Title: Physical Science 1317 Description: Three hour physical science credit course to include chemistry for high school and middle school TEKS, journaling, Blackboard Science Laboratory Safety, and mentoring.
June 2009, Summer I	Title: Advanced Secondary Science Methods Description: Three hour graduate science methods to include laboratory strategies, classroom management, and English Language Learners.