NIMS
Northwestern Illinois Math
& Science Partnership
NIMS Summer Institute 2009
The Northwestern Illinois Math
& Science Partnership (NIMS) is planning to offer a summer
institute for 5th-9th grade teachers of math and/or science. The
NIMS program is a federally funded Title II B math/science
professional development program which is funded 100% up to
$189,233 by Title II B Funding.
The three goals for the
Illinois Math & Science Partnership are:
1. Improve
teacher’s subject matter knowledge, strengthen the quality of math
and science instruction and promote student academic achievement in
math and science.
2. Promote strong teaching
skills through access to the expertise of mathematicians,
scientists and engineers.
3. Increase the understanding
and application of scientifically-based educational research
appropriate to mathematics and science teaching and
learning.
Lee/Ogle Summer
2009 Dates:
July 9,10
July 13, 14,15,16,17
July 22, 23, 24
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Lee/Ogle ROE
School Year
Follow-up Meetings
September 3, 2009
October 15, 2009
Location: Lee/Ogle
ROE
Integrated Math
& Science Institute Graduate Courses - 6 credits
Algebra* and
Biological/Environmental Science*
*Courses count for MS Endorsements
Topics:
Functions, Algebra
Techniques, Modeling, Analyzing, Solving real-life problems,Living
Things and their Environment, Field Experience
Benefits:
-FREE professional
development!
-FREE Math & Science
Graduate Credit!
-FREE Classroom Materials, Supplies & Lunch!
Please contact Karen Reck at
Lee/Ogle ROE for more information kreck@leeogle.org or 815-652-2054
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