Meredith Mathematics & Science Institutes
Meredith Mathematics and Science Institutes and Suntex International Inc. will be awarding 100 mini-grants to classroom teachers in North Carolina to participate in the FIRST IN MATH® Online Program.
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Thank you for your interest in Meredith Mathematics & Science Institutes!
MMSI is offering multiple residential professional development opportunities that focus on important mathematics and science content for Pre-K through High School. The 2009 Institutes are designed for all classroom teachers, resource teachers, lead teachers, and mathematics coordinators.
Descriptions: [Session I Workshops] [Session II Workshops]
Each Institute focuses on specific mathematics or science content, delving deeply into the content of "big ideas" that are important for the stated grades. Institute include:
- 12 contact hours (equivalent to 1.2 CEUs).
- Experienced professional development consultants as leaders.
- Institute notebook with readings and handouts.
- Blackline masters for classroom use when appropriate.
- Iideas to use immediately to develop a problem-solving environment.
- Opportunities for discussion and reflection.
- Homework opportunities for enrichment and reflection.
- CD containing notes to help you share the content with colleagues (available for most sessions).
- Opportunities for networking and brainstorming with educators from across North Carolina
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The first institutes begin Tuesday morning, July 28th through Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. There is dinner and an optional orientation Monday evening, July 27, for session 1 participants. The second institutes begin Thursday morning, July 30th through Friday afternoon July 31st. There is dinner and an optional orientation Wednesday evening for second session participants. Participants may attend one or both institutes. Registration fee includes six meals at Meredith, and all workshop materials. Registration is first come first served.
Cost of each two-day workshop is $250 if registration is postmarked by May 1, 2009. The cost is $275 if the registration is postmarked after May 1, 2009.
- If workshops have not attained a minimum registration by July 10, 2009 and are cancelled by MMSI staff, participants will be notified and their registration fees refunded if they do not choose to attend another workshop.
Online Registration - Click here
On-campus housing is available in Meredith College Dormitories. Dorms are two-bedroom suites, single occupancy per bedroom, with a shared bathroom between the rooms.
- Dorm fee for two nights lodging is $70.
**Workshop fees are not refundable. Participants may find a substitute for the same workshop if they are unable to attend. If a substitute cannot be found, the workshop materials will be sent to the registrant in August, upon request. Changes to a different workshop may be made if spaces are available; there is a $25 fee for changes made after July 1, 2009. (Exception: If the workshop is cancelled by MMSI staff, registration fees will be refunded.)
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| Abbreviated Institute Schedules: | ||
First Workshop:
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| Monday, July 27 | ||
| 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Check In | |
| 5:30 | Dinner | |
| 7:30 | Campus Orientation and Opening Session* |
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*Opening Session is optional and is followed by an ice cream social. |
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| Tuesday, July 28 | ||
| 7:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 | Morning Classes | |
| 11:45 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 | Afternoon Classes | |
| 4:30 | Classes Adjourn | |
| 5:30 | Dinner | |
| Wednesday, July 29 |  |
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| 7:00 | Dorm Check Out | |
| 7:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 | Morning Classes | |
| 11:45 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 | Afternoon Classes | |
| 4:30 | Conclusion | |
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| Abbreviated Institute Schedules: | ||
Second Workshop:
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| Wednesday, July 29 | ||
| 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Check In | |
| 5:30 | Dinner | |
| 7:30 | Campus Orientation Session* | |
*Opening Session is optional and is followed by an ice cream social. |
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| Thursday, July 30 | ||
| 7:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 | Morning Classes | |
| 11:45 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 | Afternoon Classes | |
| 4:30 | Classes Adjourn | |
| 5:30 | Dinner | |
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| Friday, July 31 | ||
| 7:00 | Dorm Check Out | |
| 7:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 | Morning Classes | |
| 11:45 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 | Afternoon Classes | |
| 4:30 | Conclusion | |
Contact Us:
- Meghan Griffith
griffmeg@meredith.edu phone: 919.760.8756
fax: 919.760.8763 - Jeane Joyner
phone: 919.760.8479
fax: 919.760.8763 - Send Mail to:
Meghan Griffith (MMSI) SMB 241
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
