Professional Development
Partnerships for Innovation supports statewide professional development for secondary and community college faculty and staff for the improvement of teaching and learning in Nebraska.
National Consortium for Health Science Education Curriculum Conference, Minneapolis MN
PFI is sponsoring 40 Nebraska Health Science Educators bus transportation and conference registration to attend the National Health Science Education Curriculum Conference in Minneapolis, MN October 20 – 22, 2010. The conference is being held at the Radisson Plaza.
There are 12 slots available for community college faculty and 28 slots available for high school faculty. Once the applications are reviewed empty slots will be allocated. The application processes is to ensure solid representation from across the state and varied sized schools. Preference will be given to those who have not participated in a PFI event in the past.
Transportation: A chartered bus will travel from Lincoln to Omaha to Sioux City, IA to Minneapolis, MN and back. The bus will depart October 19th (this means there is no opportunity to attend a pre-session) and will return following the closing speaker on the 22nd. Hotel, substitute teacher expenses and meals will be the responsibility of the individual or school.
- Complete the National Health Science Curriculum Conference Registration Form found on the last page here: http://www.healthscienceconsortium.org/docs/Curriculum%20Conference%202010%20Brochure.pdf
- Complete the PFI application
- Submit both forms on or before August 20, 2010, 5 PM to:
Carol Ringenberg, Health Science & Family Services & Education Career Field Specialist
Nebraska Dept of Education, 6th Floor 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
National Career Academy Coalition Conference & National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Conference
PFI is pleased to offer two amazing learning opportunities for faculty and staff at community colleges, high schools/districts and Educational Service Units to attend either of the following conferences:
National Career Academy Conference
November 7 – 9, 2010 Hyatt Regency Hotel • Austin, TX
Expense allocation: $1,500.00 per person
National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
October 24 – 26, 2010 Radisson Plaza Hotel • Minneapolis, MN
Expense allocation: $1,000.00 per person
Note: Reimbursement is limited to ONE of these conferences but not both for an individual. PFI is not responsible for coordinating participant travel, conference registration, substitute teachers, meals or lodging. Payments will be made to a school district, college or Educational Service Unit upon receipt of invoice in the qualifying amount from said organization. Applications are due close of business day: September 1, 2010.
Twenty slots allocated for each Conference:
- 12 – secondary and postsecondary staff/faculty
- 6 – community college staff/faculty
- 2 - PFI Leadership Council Members
To Apply please click here. For more information please contact Erika Volker at 402-305-9480 or erikavolker@hotmail.com
NEXUS 2011
Leadership Development for Career Education Faculty in Professional Organizations
June 6, 2011 Members and leaders of career education professional organizations are invited to learn how they can grow their membership and enhance their role in 21st Century education.
NROC Training
Professional development and training is available through the Distance Learning Council and local Educational Service Units. Please contact Gordon Roethemeyer for more information on training.
Problem Based Case Based Learning
www.makinglearningreal.org Erika provides statewide professional development, free of charge to all secondary and community college faculty in the state. To learn more abut PBCL, please click here. To schedule training in your community, please contact Erika.
21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit
January 19, 2010 Evaluation Link: Click Here
Power Points/Materials:
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit Presentation 1 of 5
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit Presentation 2 of 5
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit Presentation 3 of 5
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit Presentation 4 of 5
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning Summit Presentation 5 of 5
Key Note Speakers
- Jim Brazell: www.ventureramp.com
- David Thornburg: http://www.tcpd.org