Capital City Regional Collaborative / Austin
The Capital City Collaborative is dedicated to providing educators with the skills and knowledge to impart to their students science concepts through inquiry-based instruction that:
- reflects real life situations.
- utilizes relevant curricula.
- creates an environment that encourages divergent thinking, emphasizes hands-on/minds-on experiences, and applies ever-changing technology.
- fosters cooperative and independent problem-solving using scientific inquiry, critical thinking skills, and effective communication.
Accomplishments
The Capital City Collaborative delivers rigorous professional development to Austin area middle school and high school educators in science concepts, with a focus on Chemistry and Physics.
Educators participate in professional development that is field-based, relevant to the community, aligned with current best practices and state standards, and embedded with inquiry teaching and learning structures. Educators are provided with opportunities to collaborate with area universities and schools, state science centers and facilities, and other science professionals and experts. Educators are expected to take a leadership role on their campuses and in the district by sharing in professional learning communities, mentoring other teachers, and demonstrating high-quality instruction in their classrooms.
Contacts
Deborah Rang
Project Director
[email protected]
512-414-4840
Cesar Gutierrez
Project Director
[email protected]
512-414-4722
Web: www.austinisd.org
Partners
University of Texas at Austin
Participating Schools and School Districts
Alternative Learning Center
Ann Richards School Young Women
Bailey Middle School
Bedichek Middle School
Burnet Middle School
Fulmore Middle School
Garcia Middle School
Kealing Middle School
Martin Middle School
Mendez Middle School
O.Henry Middle School
Paredes Middle School
Pearce Middle School
Small Middle School
Webb Middle School
Akins High School
Austin High School
Bowie High School
Crockett High School
LBJ High School
McCallum High School
Reagan High School
Travis High School
Activities and Events
| Sep 23-25, 2008 | MS Physics Curriculum Training |
| Oct 28-30, 2008 | MS Earth/Space Curriculum Training |
| Dec 2-4, 2008 | MS Life/Ecology Curriculum Training |
| Feb 2, 2009 | NSTA Learning Center Training |
| Sep 17 Oct 29 Nov 12, 2008 |
HS Collaborative Trainings-Chemistry/Physics |
