If you have any workshops you would like to announce on this calendar, please contact the FOSS team at 510-642-8941 or submit an e-mail here. The calendar will be updated monthly. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to download pdf versions of the listed workshop brochures. A free download is available at http://www.adobe.com.

Date and Time	Workshop, Location & Contact
March 19, 2010 Friday 8:30–11:00	Using Student Science Notebooks to Assess Student Learning (For Experienced Users) Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Jessica Penchos, Virginia Reid and Chris Sheridan Now that you’re using student science notebooks, what more can you do with them? Student work samples and the FOSS Middle School Curriculum will be used to show how to engage students in assessment practices that advance student learning. Assessment strategies, next-step strategies, and sample FOSS materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
March 19, 2010 Friday 12:00 to 2:00	Taking Science Outdoors with FOSS K–8 Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Joanna Snyder and Erica Beck Spencer Learn about the ground-breaking work done by the Boston Schoolyard Initiative (BSI) and other projects. Explore how to use effective strategies to engage children in powerful science learning experiences in their own schoolyards and local outdoor environments. Participants will go outside, so dress accordingly. Sample materials will be provided. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
March 19, 2010 Friday 3:00 to 4:30	A Sneak Preview of the FOSS 2010 Planetary Science Middle School Course Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Larry Malone, Alan Gould, Jessica Penchos How have we come to understand the Solar System? How many other planetary systems are there and how do we find and explore them? These are some of the questions students engage with in FOSS Planetary Science 2010. This sneak preview will highlight new features, strategies, and content incorporated into the course. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
March 20, 2010 Saturday 8:00 to 10:30	Introducing Science Notebooks with FOSS K–6 Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Jeri Calhoun and Ellen Mintz Learn the essential elements for creating and effectively using science notebooks with your students. Through a hands-on FOSS investigation, you’ll discover how science notebooks can be used to impact student achievement and how to use science notebooks as an effective tool for building conceptual understanding. Sample materials will be provided. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
March 20, 2010 Saturday 11:00–1:00	FOSS Assessment— Valuing Academic Progress in Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Brian Campbell, Kathy Long, and Larry Malone The ASK Project (Assessing Science Knowledge) has developed a system for determining levels of understanding of complex scientific ideas. The workshop will introduce benchmark assessments developed for FOSS modules, grades 3–6, and the tools that teachers can use to analyze student work. Sample materials will be provided. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
March 20, 2010 Saturday 1:30–4:00	Making Sense of Science Notebooks with FOSS 3–6 (For Experienced Users) Location: NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Presenters: Jeri Calhoun and Ellen Mintz, Brian Campbell Through a hands-on FOSS investigation, we’ll expand on the essential elements of student-centered science notebooks, look for evidence of learning, and explore ways to provide effective feedback. We’ll demonstrate how to use notebooks to guide instruction through embedded assessments and next-step strategies. Sample materials will be provided. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Monday–Friday July 19–23, 2010	Chemical Interactions Workshop Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA Presenters: FOSS Staff in collaboration with staff from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs The workshop is designed for curriculum coordinators, FOSS consultants involved in professional development of middle school teachers, and grades 7–8 teachers planning to use the Chemical Interactions Course in their classrooms. Teams from districts are encouraged to apply. We will discuss the FOSS teaching strategies, learning needs of middle-level students and teachers, and the use of science notebooks and assessment as they relate to this FOSS course. As a result of the workshop, participants will be prepared to teach the Chemical Interactions Course to other educators and to support them in their teaching. Each participant will receive a set of the teacher and student print materials. This weeklong workshop will include: In-depth experience with all of the investigations in the FOSS Chemical Interactions Course for grades 7–8, presented by the developers of the course and experienced middle school FOSS teachers. A tour of the Lawrence Hall of Science where the FOSS Project is housed. Tour of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research facilities, including the Advanced Light Source, the Molecular Foundry, and the Joint BioEnergy Institute. Presentations by leading researchers in chemical sciences at the Lab, including chemical physics and the dynamics of chemical reactions, electron spectroscopy, surface chemistry and catalysis, electrochemistry, and chemistry of the actinide elements and their relationship to environmental issues. Participants can register for the institute online. Registration is limited to 22 participants. http://www.fossweb.com/user_signup/ci2010.php Registration cost for the institute is $150. Payment for the workshop can be made online through credit card or by check. For more information about this workshop, contact Jessica Penchos at jessica_penchos@berkeley.edu.
July 19—23, 2010	FOSS California Leadership Academy Summer Institute Location: Granlibakken Conference Center, Tahoe City, CA Presenters: FOSS California Leadership Academy The Summer Leadership Institute is part of the FOSS California Leadership Academy in which teams, made up of teachers and administrators from school districts around the state, receive on-going training over a 3 year period. The Academy includes a 5-day summer Institute, 2 statewide workshops, and 6 on-site technical assistance days for each team. The Academy strives to accomplish the following objectives: Cohort I participants will: Increase their understanding of FOSS instructional design, scientific inquiry, and use of formative assessment and science notebooks. Increase their knowledge of leadership including change theory, working with adults, and creating professional learning communities. Build advocacy for science education as a core part of the elementary curriculum. The following objectives were added for cohort II participants: Develop a model program using FOSS to promote literacy. Develop strategies for addressing language arts standards using science content during language arts and English language development instruction time. Engage the school staff in the FOSS Science implementation.