Text Box: EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA REGION Bulloch County . Candler County . Effingham County . Evans County . Screven County . Toombs County . Vidalia City Schools Partnered with Georgia Southern University

Text Box: The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students in order to improve their readiness for post-secondary education and careers by enhancing teacher quality, raising expectations for all stakeholders, and closing the achievement gaps through the collaboration of P-16 partners. The East Central Georgia Region PRISM, in cooperation with Georgia Southern University, is committed to achieve the goals of the NSF. The ECGR covers seven districts including: Bulloch County, Candler County, Effingham County, Evans County, Screven County, Toombs County, and Vidalia City Schools. Together we can make it happen.

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Text Box:  Summer 2007 Professional Development Opportunities            Geology of Georgia June 4-10, 2007 Targeted to elementary and middle school teachers. GSU Course or PLU credit Contact: Dr. Fred Rich for more information and registration     Diverse Vertebrate Animals Workshop June 4-8, 2007 grades 3-5, 7 June 18-22, 2007 grades 9-12 Cost: $550 PLUs: 3 Registration Deadline: May 24, 2007 The Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center Contact: http://welcome.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife (click on upcoming events for registration form)      Adventures in Science, Teaching, Exploration and Resourceful Stewardship (ASTERS) June 14-15, 2007 - Georgia's Living World: What plants and animals live here and how do they all get along? Classroom field trip units to meet grades 4 and 5 GPS. Cost: $0 PLUs: 2 Stipend: $120   June 21-22, 2007 - Plants and Me! Classroom kits and free field trips to meet grades K and 1 GPS Cost: $0 Stipend: $120   Registration Deadline for both ASTERS programs: June 8, 2007 To register, contact Carolyn Altman - GSU Botanical Garden Education Coordinator     Standards-Based Physical Science for High School Teachers June 18-22, 2007 GSU Course or PLU Credit PLUs: 4 Stipend: Yes Dr. Missy Bennett, Dr. Jeff Orvis and Dr. Delana Gatch For registration information contact: Dr. Missy Bennett     St. Catherine's Teacher Quality Sea Turtle Observation Program May 19, May 26, July 16-20, 2007 and one day in September GSU Course Contact Dr. Kelly Vance for more information if interested.   Project SENSE - Physical Science June 11-15, 2007    grades P-2 June 18-22, 2007    grades 3-5 June 25-29, 2007    grades 6-8 July 9-13, 2007       grades K-5 Cost: $550 PLUs: 3 Registration deadline: May 4, 2007 Registration forms and information can be found at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum/education/Outreach       Taking a summer workshop for PLU credit? Click Here For PLU Prior Approval Form           ECGR PRISM and Georgia Southern University Faculty A List of Georgia Southern University Faculty and Students more than willing to help in the K - 12 Area Schools.  This includes speaking and consultations in the classroom.  Please take advantage of this wonderful resource.                       Click Here for the List of Faculty and Students