STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS)

Sessions will be offered at multiple locations across the state.


DATES/LOCATIONS/TIMES:  

                            

  • May 15-16, 2025: Museum of the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood, MS
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with one-hour lunch break each day
  • Deadline to register: May 5, 2025



COST:

$30, refundable seat deposit

"STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources" project has been made possible in part by funding from the Library of Congress.

Registered participants who attend the full two-day session will receive a refund of their seat deposit.


CREDITS AVAILABLE:

1.2 CEUs, 10 SEMIs, or 1 OSL

No charge for CEUs for participants who complete pre- and post-surveys. Otherwise, cost will be $15.

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We want to ensure that your time with us is meaningful, and that your administration understands the important work you are doing for your development as a professional. We would love to send your administrator a short email detailing insights from this professional development opportunity. If you would like us to share this information with your administrator, please fill out the section below.

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If you do not yet have a PO Number, leave this blank. If left blank, your confirmation will indicate that your registration is "pending receipt of payment".


Registration is complete upon receipt of payment and a confirmation that your registration is complete will be sent when your PO is received.

If you do not have a copy of the purchase order to upload, you may email it to cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu at a later date.

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Registration is not complete until receipt of payment. Your confirmation will indicate that your registration is "pending receipt of payment". You will receive a confirmation of registration once your gift certificate code has been confirmed.

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You may pay via debit/credit card through the University of Mississippi Marketplace. Clicking this link will open the payment portal in a new window, so that you can submit your payment without losing your progress in the registration form.

Enter the payment confirmation number from your credit/debit card transaction in the space below. This will be a 6-digit receipt number.


PLEASE DO NOT ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER IN THIS FORM.

The space below is for your payment confirmation number only.

Registration is not complete until receipt of payment. Your confirmation email will indicate that your registration is "pending receipt of payment". A confirmation that your registration is complete will be sent when your check/money order is received.


Make checks payable to "University of Mississippi - CMSE" and mail to:

Center for Mathematics & Science Education

Jackson Avenue Center, Suite Q

PO Box 1848

University, MS 38677

CMSE Policies

In attendance at a special program sponsored by the University of Mississippi and hosted by or partnered with The Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE), I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness, and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or videotape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for the following purposes: • conference presentations • educational videos • informational/educational presentations or courses • websites • on-line educational courses • research publications. By agreeing to this release I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the public educational setting. I will be consulted about the use of the photographs or video recording for any purpose other than those listed above. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed. This release applies to photographic, audio or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only. By agreeing to this form I acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above release and agree to be bound thereby. I hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for educational purposes.

It is the goal of the Professional Development Division within the Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) at the University of Mississippi to provide high-quality research-based professional training for teachers, administrators, and other school leaders. In order to adequately prepare for professional development events, an accurate accounting of the number of participants must be known by the registration deadline. Therefore, any registrant who needs to cancel their registration must do so no later than 11:59 pm (CST) on the published registration deadline. Registrants who cancel before the registration deadline will be eligible to receive a partial refund of registration fees less a 10% processing fee. However, registrants who cancel after the registration deadline will not be eligible for a refund of their registration fee. Likewise, if a purchase order is submitted as payment for registration and a registrant cancels after the registration deadline, an invoice will be sent to the originator of the purchase order. It is the responsibility of the registrant to notify the CMSE of his/her ability to participate in the event. Changes in registration can be made via email to cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu or by calling 662-915-6621. Effective May 7, 2020.

It is the goal of the Professional Development Division within the Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) at the University of Mississippi to provide high-quality research-based professional training for teachers, administrators, and other school leaders. In order to meet the training needs of as many school/district level personnel as possible, workshops and institutes hosted by the CMSE will be limited to registrations by teachers, administrators, and other personnel that are employed by a public or private school or school district only. Pre-service teachers may register for workshops, institutes, and conference, if space is available. Educational consultants are welcome to attend conferences hosted by the CMSE. Questions regarding eligibility to attend CMSE professional development events may be submitted via email to umcmse@olemiss.edu or by phone 662-915-6621. Effective August 1, 2016

CMSE Professional Development


Investigator: Julie James, Ph.D.

Center for Mathematics and Science Education

JAC, Suite Q

The University of Mississippi

(662) 915-6621

jjames1@olemiss.edu


Description:

The purpose of this research project is to determine the impact of professional development programs on teacher content knowledge, attitudes, and classroom practices. We would like to analyze oral and written responses to discussions and tasks that are part of the professional development session. Any identifying information will be removed.


Cost and Payments:

For this study, there will be no additional time expected of you outside of the participation of the professional development event for which you registered.


Risks and Benefits:

Some participants may feel uncomfortable when sharing thoughts and knowledge in the classroom setting. We do not think that there are any other risks.


Confidentiality:

Identifiable information, such as your name, may be recorded through the online learning platform. However, all identifiers will be replaced with pseudonyms prior to analyzing responses.


Right to Withdraw:

You do not have to take part in this study and you may stop participation at any time. If you start the study and decide that you do not want to finish, all you have to do is to tell Dr. James in person, by e-mail, or by telephone (contact information listed above).


IRB Approval:

This study has been reviewed by The University of Mississippi’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). If you have any questions, concerns, or reports regarding your rights as a participant of research, please contact the IRB at (662) 915-7482 or irb@olemiss.edu.


Statement of Consent:

I have read and understand the above information. By registering for this event, I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and consent to participate in the study.

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