This page will serve as a connection to a number of professional development opportunities and online resources. MLTI Events will be listed and updated not only on this page as PDF files, but also on the MLTI Calendar of Events.

We will also list additonal staff development offerings from around the state as they come to our attention. Please submit any opportunities you would like considered for inclusion on this page using this form.

Nanoscale Science Workshop Feb. 27 -- Spaces still open! (Lead Story)

Submitted by: Chad Dorsey

Published February 08, 2008

Just how small is one in one billion? How might nanoscale technology give us both stain-resistant clothing and new ways to fight tumors? Could you be tracked with nanolabels in the future? Answer these questions and learn about more than 20 different investigations your students can do to learn about science on a tiny scale at MMSA's Nanoscale Science workshop on February 27 at the MMSA offices in Augusta.

Re-offering: Climate Change- Teaching Through Technology - Workshop Dec. 6

Submitted by: Chad Dorsey

Published February 08, 2008

Note: This is a re-offering of the popular workshop held in December!

Climate change is among the most-discussed topics in our society today, but few textbooks cover it well. Attend this re-offered workshop on Mar. 7 at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance offices in Augusta to learn how to use technology to bring the concepts of climate change alive for your students. Chad Dorsey from the MMSA and Deb Avalone-King from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help you think about ways you can help students dig into climate change ideas.

Acadia National Park Seeks Three Teacher Rangers

Submitted by: Laura Brown

Published January 28, 2008

The Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT) Program links National Park units with teachers from low income school districts. Under this program, selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers, often living in the park. Acadia National Park is involved with the Teacher to Ranger to Teacher Program and has three positions available for Summer 2008.

2007 MLTI Student Tech Team Conference

Submitted by: Jim Moulton

Published June 21, 2007

June 1, 2007 saw 550 plus folks arrive at UMaine for the 4th annual student conference...

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MMSA Workshop: Online Simulations and Resources in Physical Science

Submitted by: Chad Dorsey

Published April 03, 2007

Are you searching for high-quality online simulations to illustrate physical science concepts? Do you have some favorite online resources, but want to know the best ways to use them in the classroom? This one-day workshop for middle school teachers on April 25th will demonstrate how to select good online simulations and resources and offer help for using them effectively in lessons and units.

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