Seeking twenty-four K-12 teachers of science with 1+ years of classroom experience who want to improve their own professional development and leadership potential in science education.

Science Futures is the second round of comprehensive professional development for Wisconsin science teachers.  We aim to promote science teaching as a fulfilling and lifelong profession, provide a continuum of opportunities for professional growth in science education, increase access to professional networks and learning experiences that enhance the teaching of science, and encourage science leadership that positively impacts science education beyond the classrooms.

Science Futures is made possible with support from UW-Madison, UW-Oshkosh, the Wisconsin Society of Science Teacher and a competitive grant award from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act(ESEA) Title II Higher Education Professional Development Program - Wisconsin Improving Teacher Quality (WITQ).

Dates: July 25-July 30 (Begins Sunday at 3 PM & Concludes Friday at 12 PM)

Location: Pigeon Lake Field Station, Drummond, WI

Credit: 3 FREE Graduate Credits Available
Full Year Commitment - 1 Credit Summer (Face to Face), 1 Credit each Fall & Spring (Online)

Registration Fee: $50 (Included meals & lodging)


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Tentative Week Topics:
Science Education Leadership: District, State, & National
Reflective Practice / Understanding By Design
Professional Development Opportunities
Inquiry Science / Theory of Learning
Teaching Science with Technology
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Misconceptions in Science
Grants & Awards / Opportunities in Research

Networking Adventures:
Brule River Canoe Trip
Wolf Howling
Bog Walk
Loon Watch
Campfires
Swimming / Fishing
Star Gazing