The Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth (ISRY), a Harvard-based research institute invites grade 6 to 8 science teachers, coaches, and administrators to our FREE professional learning opportunities, which will provide certificates of completion and a deeper understanding of middle grade science and engineering teaching and learning. Register here TODAY to secure your space for the 2024-2025 school year!
What is the opportunity? Our research team created an observation system for grade 6 to 8 science and engineering classrooms called the Dimensions of Success, with funding by the National Science Foundation (Award #2101554). You are invited to be part of this pioneering work through learning about the system and giving our team feedback on topics such as: 1) identifying and discussing strategies to build resilience and thriving skills through authentic science and engineering experiences and 2) looking and listening for evidence of these strategies in classrooms.
What is the commitment? Select the format(s) that are the best fit for your time and interests!
- Conversation-Based Learning Series: Live, interactive group discussions held on Zoom on November 19, 2024 - 3-4:30pm ET, February 20, 2025 - 6-7:30pm ET, and April 10, 2025 - 3-4:30pm ET. In addition to these planned sessions, we can schedule personalized sessions for your group of 10-15 educators.
- Reflection-Based Learning Series: 20-minute modules in a self-paced, online, video-based learning series
- Observation-Based Certification Training: 12-hour, self-paced and Zoom-based components
Questions? Contact Virginia Andrews, ISRY’s Research Project Manager, at vandrews2@mclean.harvard.edu or visit our website at www.isry.org/dos-middles-learning.
