Supporting Student Sensemaking Through Discourse Registration Form

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Thank you for expressing your interest in this professional learning opportunity held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET at the Madison County Public Library.

The Kentucky Department of Education science program consultants will be offering an in-person workshop for participants to take part in this new professional learning module. This workshop offers an opportunity for K-12 science educators to engage with one another as learners and practitioners, considering how to support student sensemaking with equitable discourse.

This in person workshop is designed for Kindergarten-grade 12 science teachers and leaders. This professional learning opportunity is intended to provide guidance in the successful implementation of equitable academic discourse, supporting the three-dimensional student learning called for in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science. This workshop will incorporate an open educational resource to provide participants with a learning experience symmetrical to the classroom. Through that experience, the participants will be immersed in equitable academic discourse to see what it looks, sounds, and feels like as a learner. During this workshop, participants will learn how to establish a learning environment where all students have equitable access and opportunity to learn through discourse, develop a collaborative understanding of equitable academic discourse that supports student sensemaking, explore how both teachers and students contribute to equitable academic discourse, examine why we should use equitable academic discourse in the science classroom and begin to intentionally plan for equitable academic discourse.

Substitute reimbursement is available for the first 30 registrants through the Kentucky Department of Education.

Educators will be eligible to receive up to 6 professional development hours for their participation in the workshop. A certificate will be provided following the completion of the workshop. (Note: The decision to accept professional development hours is at the discretion of the local school/district.)

Email *

Preferred Name (First and Last) *

Preferred Contact Information *

Name of school and district in which you work *

How did you hear about this professional learning opportunity? (Select all that apply) *

Standards Newsletter

Social Media

UK Listservs

Colleague

Administration

Attending a previous professional learning opportunity

Direct email invitation from KDE science consultant

Other:

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Substitute reimbursement is only available for the first 30 registrants. Do you need substitute reimbursement? *

Yes, I would need substitute reimbursement.

No, I decline the substitute reimbursement.

To help us best prepare for the sessions, please indicate the grade level(s) you work most closely with throughout the school year. Select all that apply.
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Primary (K-Grade 2)

Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Middle (Grades 6-8)

High (Grades 9-12)

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Years of teaching science in Kentucky

0-1

2-5

6-10

11-20

20 +

Indicate your current comfort level in implementing the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science
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Very uncomfortable

Extremely comfortable

Indicate your current level of experience with equitable discourse in the classroom. *

I do not have experience with equitable academic discourse .

I have heard about or read about equitable academic discourse being used in the classroom but have not implemented intentionally in my classroom.

I have tried to facilitate equitable academic discourse in my classroom but ran into some challenges and placed it to the side.

I am currently allowing students to "talk" but do not intentionally plan for the discussion.

I facilitate equitable academic discourse daily as a key instructional tool and intentionally plan for it to support student sensemaking.

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What are some "takeaways" you hope to gain from participating in this workshop? (This may include, but is not limited to, how you envision participation in this workshop supporting you in making progress toward your goals as a professional, impacting student experiences within your classroom or addressing a particular need within your school community.)
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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