Dow & AACT Teacher Summit 2018

Michigan

Teachers from across eastern Michigan are being selected to participate in a teacher learning summit this summer, August 13 - 16. Attendees will participate in collaborative resource creation, professional development sessions, and relationship building with teachers across grade levels. Teachers walk away with resources in hand, new ideas, and a new network of support.

Participants will be provided with a $1,000 stipend, housing accommodations, and meals.

Benefits

• Become part of a professional online learning environment.
• Make connections with teachers in your region.
• Work with teachers across grade levels.
• Make connections with Dow STEM Ambassadors.
• Contribute to creating teaching resources for other K–12 teachers of chemistry across the country.
• Participate in valuable on-site professional development.
• Earn a $1,000 stipend.
• Receive a one-year membership to AACT (for nonmembers).

Eligibility & Expectations

• Be a K–12 teacher of chemistry, including:
  • K–5 teachers of science;
  • 6–8 teachers of physical science;
  • 9–12 teachers of chemistry.
• Must teach in one of the outlined geographical areas:
  • Bay County, MI
  • Genesee County, MI
  • Gratiot County, MI
  • Isabella County, MI
  • Macomb County, MI
  • Midland County, MI
  • Oakland County, MI
  • Saginaw County, MI
  • Tuscola County, MI
  • Wayne County, MI
• Attend a kick-off webinar in February.
• Create and submit three original classroom resources through a peer-review process before the summit (see sample timeline below).
• Peer-review select resources by providing feedback to other participants (February - June).
• Attend the entire residential summit in August.

Sample Timeline

(Please note, this is not the official timeline, but participants can expect a similar timeline.)

Sample Summit On-Site Schedule

(Please note, this is not the official schedule, but participants can expect a similar schedule.)