Are you a lead science teacher in your district or school? Are you well versed in implementing high quality curricula? If so, how would you like the opportunity to network, chat and share ideas with other science teacher leaders from across our state? In this session, participants will discuss their

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will gain the opportunity to network and share ideas as well as identify high quality implementation successes, discuss implementation struggles and brainstorm potential solutions.

SPEAKERS:
Lindsay Duet (K-12 Assessment Coach: Baton Rouge, LA), Bianca Deliberto (Central Community School System: Baton Rouge, LA)

Join us for a 30 minute discussion where climate change education leaders discuss integrating climate change into curricula, emphasizing the importance of cross-curricular resources. They will also discuss the benefits of incorporating SEL and equity concepts into climate change teaching.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to integrate cross-disciplinary resources to enhance climate science education, fostering a holistic understanding and addressing equity in STEM. Reflect on the profound impacts of these topics and explore how incorporating Social-Emotional Learning can nurture inspired, engaged learners.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Rogers (SubjectToClimate: Harahan, LA)

Your new teaching assignment includes PHYSICS, YIKES! What do you do? Master physics teachers will share strategies, resources and lessons, for a "newbie" as they begin to love physics and the exciting physics lab activities for the classroom. Remember a day without physics doesn’t exist.

TAKEAWAYS:
Physics is not all formulas and math problems: there are everyday examples and opportunities for students to experience the science behind car collisions, speeding tickets, wind powered homes, polarized sunglasses and MUCH more. Resources for new to physics teachers are available to all.

SPEAKERS:
Stacy Gwartney (Region 7 Education Service Center: Jacksonville, TX), Elizabeth Holsenbeck (Alabama Science in Motion/AAPT/PTRA: Hardaway, AL)

Participants will gain a better understanding of the application process for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Presenters will share tips for creating a quality application and will also identify common pitfalls to avoid while preparing for submission.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to prepare a competitive Presidential Awards application.

SPEAKERS:
K. Renae Pullen (Caddo Parish Public Schools: Shreveport, LA), Beth Olivier (Teacher: Houma, LA), Janet Graff (Caddo Parish Public Schools: Shreveport, LA)