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Welcome to the 2024 NCSTA Professional Development Institute.
The Benton food service bar will be available in the Main Lobby during the lunch break on Thursday and Friday. Grab a quick bite and visit the Exhibit Hall.
StemScopes/Accelerated Learning offers a free lunch and learn session on Thursday. Get tickets at Booth 204.
Savvas offers a free lunch and learn session on Friday.  Get tickets at Booth 101.
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Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Making Connections between Science, Math, and the SEPs
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
The new NC science standards leverage science and engineering practices (SEPs). Modeling is the central practice of the SEPs and the process of incorporating them into courses can feel rather daunting. Where to start? What are the expectations for students? Join us to learn how to take one of your lessons and make it even more engaging using our shared strategies. Participants will leave with ready-to-go lessons they can implement into their classrooms.
Lead Presenter
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Dr. Joey Lord

Appalachian State University
Presenters
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Brad Rhew

STEM Coordinator, Guilford County Schools
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Dr. Lane Wesson

Winthrop University
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3A

10:40am EST

Cultivating Knowledge: Integrating Ag In The Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
In today's rapidly changing world, it's essential for young learners to not only grasp core content but also understand the significance of agriculture in our lives. Integrating agricultural literacy into classrooms not only fosters a deeper understanding of where our food comes from but also cultivates valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmental awareness. This presentation will highlight SEP instructional strategies for utilizing the Farm Bureau's Ag In The Classroom resources as well as integrating them with curriculum content so that it may strengthen connections and relevance to the real world.
Lead Presenter
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Lindsey Stalls

STEM Coordinator, Eastern Elementary, Pitt County Schools
As an elementary STEM coordinator, Lindsey Stalls engages students through interactive, hands-on experiences. With a background in education and a passion for integrating content, she assists teachers in creating engaging lessons to spark curiosity in students. Lindsey is a lifelong... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Taylor Dougherty

Taylor Dougherty

Elementary Teacher, Eastern Elementary, Pitt County Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1A

11:40am EST

Break the Code of the New NC Science Standards - Escape Room
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Join us for an interactive and engaging session designed to unravel the mysteries of the new North Carolina Science Standards. In this immersive Escape Room experience, participants will dive deep into the instructional shifts and key elements of the updated standards. Through hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving, attendees will race against the clock to decode clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately escape to the "FUNomenal" side of science education.
Lead Presenter
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Cynthia Goodman

Director-Curriculum and Content, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Hello!  I am a Director of Curriculum and Content with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  At HMH, we are a company full of teachers!  Prior to joining HMH, I was an elementary teacher for many years before serving as the  Intervention Coordinator for my school district.  The best part... Read More →
Presenters
RH

Rachel Hester

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
MW

Michael Wagner

National Content Specialist, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3C

1:40pm EST

Building STEM Leaders for the Future
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
If you want to improve your leadership skills, this is the session for you! Learn how the NCSLA Science Leadership Fellows Program builds individuals' leadership skills in its two-year program. This session is appropriate for all STEM educators regardless of position, including informal educators. Graduates of this program are better leaders in their workplaces and in professional associations. The program is generously funded by the NC SMT Center and the BWF.
Lead Presenter
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Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte
Presenters
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Pat Shane

Professor, cntr for Math/Science Educ, UNC Chapel Hill (retired)
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Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School
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Jennifer Redfearn

Senior STEM Specialist, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
Jennifer currently serves as the STEM Specialist for NCCAT. Her previous roles include STEM Coordinator for Guilford County Schools and high school science teacher.
avatar for Ahura Webb

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B

1:40pm EST

Crush Critical Thinking with AI-Infused Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Crush critical thinking and creativity with personalized chatbots that you create for your students. In this hands-on session, you will explore and learn how to create custom bots aligned with the new science standards using SchoolAI and MagicSchool. Drawing from science-based playful approaches, this session connects the newest genAI tools to the new science standards and combines it with sound, age-appropriate pedagogy to empower your students with the skills they need to be successful humans.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning
Stacy Lovdahl has 24 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is an AI literacy trainer, the Western DTL Consultant for NCDPI, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and a middle school science teacher. Stacy has dedicated significant efforts... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3C

1:40pm EST

Utilizing a district-level PLC model to build capacity for teaching SEPs
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Suggestions and feedback from district leaders and teachers after implementing a year-long, district-wide professional development on teaching through the Science and Engineering Practices. Includes strategies for district leaders and teacher leaders to build a district-wide culture of community and collaboration among science teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Includes a tailored menu of instructional strategies and resources for understanding and teaching each SEP.
Lead Presenter
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Dillon Crockett

AIG/Science Coordinator, Lee County Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3A

2:40pm EST

AI TImesavers: Unlocking Inquiry in the New Science Standards
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Conquering the new science standards might seem like moving mountains but it doesn't have to be. Discover how to use free AI tools to design inquiry-based lessons that engage learners and align with the new North Carolina standards, in less time than you ever thought possible. Join us to transform your teaching with cutting-edge AI tools like MagicSchool, AIs like ChatGPT and more.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning
Stacy Lovdahl has 24 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is an AI literacy trainer, the Western DTL Consultant for NCDPI, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and a middle school science teacher. Stacy has dedicated significant efforts... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A

2:40pm EST

Matter on the Menu
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
In this session, participants will have a solid understanding of how to effectively merge physical science standards with makerspace and technology tools, equipping them with practical ideas and resources to bring back to their classrooms. We will specifically focus on the physical science standards for 2nd grade and Makey Makey.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Aubrey DiOrio

Aubrey DiOrio

PreK-5 STEM teacher, Turner Creek Elementary School
I have been teaching kindergarten and first grade for 15 years in both Durham and Wake counties. I'm now a STEM specialist at Turner Creek Elementary, a Year Round School in Wake County. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @AubreyDiOio.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1A
 


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