SUPER SIRC

Super SIRC for May 2, 2020 has been canceled!

Teachers at SIRC

 

STRENGTHEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF NGSS

Join us at Next Generation Science Saturday, where you'll experience hands-on and dynamic workshops that are:
Designed and taught by local teachers and professors with strong expertise in NGSS
Classroom-tested or peer-reviewed
New and improved each year
Created with Sacramento-area students in mind
 

Schedule

8:30-9:00am Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:10am Introduction
9:20-11:20am Morning Science Breakouts
11:30-12:30pm Morning NGSS Breakouts
12:30-1:00pm Buffet Lunch
1:00-1:30pm Science Resources & Vendors
1:30-2:30pm Afternoon NGSS Breakouts
2:40-4:40pm Afternoon Science Breakouts

Details

 Costs:  $110 before May 5; $120 after May 5
 Location:  Sacramento State, University Union (campus map)
 Includes:  4 workshops, workshop materials, 7 professional  development hours, raffle tickets, breakfast, lunch, and parking.
 0.7 Continuing Education Units available for an additional $100

 

Teachers at SIRC

 

Upper Elementary (3-5)
Earth Science (6-12)
Chemistry

Breakout Sessions(workshop descriptions)
Lower Elementary (K-2)
Life Science (6-12)
Physics (6-12)
1-hour AM and PM NGSS Workshops

Download a full list of workshop descriptions

 

If you would like to host a vendor/information table for your organization please

contact Debbie Dennick for a vendor form and more information.

Super SIRC Science Saturday Information

  • Super SIRC will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Sacramento State Union from 9:00am - 4:40pm.  
  • If paying by Purchase Order please contact Debbie Dennick (debbie@csus.edu) for information.
  • Cost includes 4 Workshops, workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch, raffle ticket, and fun with science!
  • 0.7 Continuing Education Units are available for an additional $100.

Location

On May 18th, please go to the Sacramento State Union Ballroom to check in. Once you have checked in there will be a brief welcome, and then NGSS and Science workshops. A campus map is available here: www.csus.edu/campusmap/

How to Pay via a Purchase Order

If you already have the Purchase Order:

  • Download a registration form.
  • Fax registration form and PO to (916) 278-5084.
  • Mail the original PO to the MASE Office (address is below and on the registration form)

If you do not yet have a Purchase Order:

  • Have your principal or district office (whoever has approved payment) email Debbie Dennick at debbie@csus.edu confirming that they have approved payment.
  • Fax your registration form to (916) 278-5084.
  • When you receive the PO fax it to the above number
  • Mail the original PO to the MASE Office (address is below and on the registration form)

You may be able to register online with a PO if we already have an agreement with your district! Contact Debbie Dennick for more information.

Continuing Education Units

Information about CEUs:

The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measurement of non-credit, postsecondary-level study. It has been established by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). You may earn CEUs for attending SIRC fall and/or spring courses offered by the MASE Center. CEUs are designed for use where employers, re-licensure agencies and other authorities require a specified number of hours of study on a regular basis for career advancement purposes. Grading for CEU courses is on a credit/no-credit basis.

If you want credit:

  • SIRC offers 0.7 CEUs for attending the Super SIRC Science Saturday. Cost $100.
    Payment for credit for these units is due by the Wednesday following Super SIRC
    *Fees are split between CCE and the MASE Center for processing.
  • CEU credit based on attendance, partial credit is not available.
  • Birth date is required for CEUs when signing-up.

For Non-Credit participation:

  • Professional growth hours are available, check with your district for form and conditions.

Funding: What You Can Do

District and school site Title I and Title II funds can be used for registration costs. Additionally, your district may have other grants or funds or funds related to science, literacy, BTSA, or EL instruction which can support your attendance.

Many districts support the attendance of their teachers to the SIRC program:

  • Ask your district Science Coordinator or Curriculum & Instruction administrator.
  • Ask your school principal.
  • Ask your school Parent Teacher Association for support.
  • Add SIRC to your Personal Professional Development Plan on file with your district.

2017 Super SIRC