MUSE Elementary School Teacher Institute

NEW! June 15-19, 2009 at the Science Museum of Minnesota
July 13-17, 2009 at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota's Professional Development Team

MUSE institutes are designed to help educators develop more effective tools for STEM teaching and learning, including improved understanding of STEM subject matter integration, inquiry, the nature of science, algebra readiness, culturally relevant curriculum, and student identity. The institutes will support teachers in translating these new understandings into practical classroom applications.

Each MUSE institute encompasses 30 hours of professional development, and includes lunch, parking, additional materials, and a one-year membership to Science House: A Resource Center for Educators at no charge. Participation is limited to 25 people per institute. Costs for the institutes are generously supported by the State of Minnesota. Upon completion of the institute coursework you will have a choice of two graduate credits from Winona State University or a stipend.

Participant Eligibility: Eligible participants are K-6 elementary educators responsible for teaching science and/or math and who have a teaching assignment for the coming year in an accredited public or independent school. Individuals with curriculum coordinating responsibilities for a school or district at the elementary level and principals are also eligible. Please note that substitutes and homeschool teachers are not eligible for this institute.

Selection Criteria: Priority will be given to eligible K-6 elementary educators applying as teams from the same building or district and to educators serving in full-time positions. Educators working with underserved populations and/or in rural Minnesota will also be given priority. Selection will be based on thoughtful responses to the application questions as well.

APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.