For the past three years at its national conferences, NSTA has presented professional development institutes (PDIs)-focused, content-based programs led by NSTA partners that explore key topics in significant depth. South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS) in partnership with the South Carolina Dept. of Education Mathematics and Science Unit (www.myscmsu.org) has been selected to offer a pathway entitled, Coaching as a Pathway to Reflective Practice in Science. 

Coaching is tangible, dynamic, embedded adult learning within the context of the school day. Abundant anecdotal data support coaching as a professional development strategy, but data related to its effectiveness are limited. South Carolina's coaching initiative includes collection and analysis of impact data in its design.

The institute begins with a full-day session on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 followed by additional pathway sessions daily throughout the conference. This institute is limited to 60 participants.

We encourage  you  to take full advantage of this unique opportunity to explore coaching as a professional development strategy.

NSTA professional development institutes are ticketed events, and you must first register for the St. Louis conference. Tickets ($295) are available by preregistration only. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided in the ticket price. To inquire about a group discount  contact Alex Early at aearly@nsta.org.