|  The JASON Project's comprehensive professional development program is designed to help teachers develop their 21st century teaching skills while learning to use JASON curricula with their students. Hands-on Teacher Workshops 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 lab investigations
- Integrating technology and multimedia into lesson plans
- Teaching strategies to differentiate instruction
- 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 JASON's free curriculum resources
- An in-depth look at one JASON Mission, with a focus on lesson plans, lab activities, video resources, and online games.
- A sampling of additional Missions in which teachers collaboratively conduct lab investigations
- Hands-on introduction to JASON Mission Center online resources
- Demonstration and discussion of best practices in curriculum implementation and student engagement
Hands-on Train-the-Trainer Seminars
- 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 may include curriculum, shipping and handling. More information can be found on our Bundled Packages page.
Professional Development Offerings Special discounted pricing for a limited time
| Session Type |
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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