The JASON Project's comprehensive professional development program is designed to increase teachers' expertise in implementing inquiry-based science curricula in the classroom and prepare them to use JASON curricula with their students. Available Offerings: On-site Curriculum Workshops JASON professional development increases teachers' expertise in implementing inquiry-based science curricula in the classroom. At JASON workshops, teachers learn about and practice: - Motivating and inspiring students using JASON's unique "great explorers and great events" curricula
- Incorporating hands-on, inquiry-based Laboratory investigations and Field Assignments
- Integrating technology and multimedia into lesson plans
- Teaching strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of different types of learners
- Reading strategies to improve student literacy
- Effective classroom management
- Science content necessary for effective instruction
Taught at your site by JASON Lead Trainers, workshops include: - A comprehensive overview of The JASON Project curriculum resources
- An in-depth look at one JASON Mission, with a focus on JASON Lesson Plans, Laboratory activities, video resources, online games, and written science curriculum.
- A sampling of additional Missions via hands-on working sessions in which teachers collaboratively conduct Laboratory investigations
- Hands-on introduction to JASON Mission Center online resources
- Demonstration and discussion of best practices in curriculum implementation and student engagement
Train-the-Trainer Seminars
JASON Train-the-Trainer Seminars include the same skills development as Teacher Workshops plus:
- Modeling of best practices for training others and strategies for creating successful JASON training sessions
- Hands-on practice developing and presenting training activities
- Official certification as a JASON Field Trainer
- Access to JASON's Field Training Resource Center, including all survey and logistics tools and ongoing mentoring by JASON staff
All workshops feature six to seven hours of training per day. A minimum of seven attendees is required, with a maximum of 25 allowed per session. Prices include all trainer stipends and expenses, as well as training materials. Print curriculum is priced separately - and discounted when ordered in conjunction with a workshop.
Flexible pricing is available for bundled packages, which includes curriculum, shipping and handling. More information can be found on our Bundled Packages page.
Professional Development Offerings Special discounted pricing for a limited time
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Time Required |
Price |
| Single-curriculum Teacher Workshop or Trainer Seminar |
2 days |
Teacher: $5,500 $3,300
Train-the-Trainer: $7,500 $3,600
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| Multi-curriculum Teacher Workshop or Trainer Seminar |
2 days for first curriculum + 1 day for each additional curriculum* |
Teacher: $5,500 $3,300 + $2,500 for each additional day/curriculum
Train-the-Trainer: $7,500 $3,600 + $2,500 for each additional day/curriculum
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| Curriculum Express Teacher Workshop (intro session) |
1 day |
$3,500 $2,500 |
| Customized Workshops, Summer Camps |
Variable |
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Customized Workshops
Upon request, JASON can work with you to customize workshops to meet specific district/region needs. Workshops can be tailored to focus on areas such as differentiated instruction, non-fiction literacy and technology integration. Please contact The JASON Project at pd@jason.org for more information.
JASON Summer Academy JASON’s most intensive training program revolutionizes the way teachers deliver instruction and engages diverse student audiences with an intensive, project-based learning experience. For teachers, this customizable, 120-140 hour offering delivers: - Pre-Academy training in science content, instructional strategies and lesson planning
- Daily practice delivering inquiry-based instruction to students in classroom and field environments with a low student-teacher ratio
- Team-teaching with colleagues and JASON Lead Trainers
- Daily critiques by students, fellow teachers and JASON Lead Trainers, followed by guided preparation of the next day's lesson
- Certification as a JASON Field Trainer provides continued follow-up and mentoring during mainstream classroom implementation and access to resources to train other teachers
Equally enriching for students, the Academy offers: - JASON's standards-based curriculum enhanced by fieldwork with scientists and local researchers and interaction with online games and models
- Career awareness discussions with scientists
The JASON Summer Academy program is customized to meet local needs and resources. Please contact pd@jason.org for pricing and additional information.
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