If you have any workshops you would like to announce on this calendar, please contact the FOSS team at 510-642-8941 or submit an e-mail here. The calendar will be updated monthly. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to download pdf versions of the listed workshop brochures. A free download is available at http://www.adobe.com.

Date and Time	Workshop, Location & Contact
Wednesday, October 29, 2008	FOSS Assessment Institute for Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Presenters: FOSS staff and consultants Delta Education will host a one-day FOSS Institute in conjunction with each of the NSTA Area Conferences. This institute will be for educators from districts that have implemented FOSS for at least a year. The topic will be using formative assessment to improve teaching and learning. The focus will be on new assessment tools and strategies designed specifically for FOSS modules grades 3–6. This Institute is designed for FOSS experienced educators—lead teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, professional developers, and university methods instructors. The institute is free, but you must register in advance to attend. To secure your spot at the Institute, please call, write, fax, or e-mail: Pam Frisoni Delta Education 80 Northwest Boulevard Nashua, NH 03063 pfrisoni@delta-edu.com Phone: 1.800.258.1302 ext. 503 Fax: 603.579.3504
Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:30–11:30 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks Featuring FOSS Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Virginia Reid, FOSS Middle School Professional Developer; Chris Sheridan, Science Staff Development Specialist The FOSS Middle School curriculum will be used to demonstrate the use of science notebooks with middle school students. Learn how to implement and assess science notebooks in your classroom to increase student understanding of science content and to enhance literacy skills. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:30–2:30 p.m.	FOSS Chemical Interactions Course for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone and Linda De Lucchi, Lawrence Hall of Science Join FOSS developers to learn how FOSS introduces the fundamental concepts in chemistry. We’ll investigate substances to learn about properties of matter, the particulate nature of matter, changes in matter, and energy interaction and transfer. Student books and course CD-ROMs will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 3:30–4:30 p.m.	What’s New in FOSS? Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone, Linda De Lucchi, and FOSS Staff, Lawrence Hall of Science Here’s your chance to hear from the developers about new products that have been added to the Full Option Science System program for grades K–6. Alternative modules, Science Notebooks folio, FOSS at Home folios, benchmark assessments, outdoor extensions, new website features, and more. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, October 31, 2008 8:00–11:00 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks with FOSS Modules K–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Jeri Calhoun and Ellen Mintz, Science Associates, Charleston, SC Science is the perfect context for exercising and applying language skills. Learn how science notebooks can be used in FOSS modules to improve student achievement in grades K–6 in all areas of the curriculum. Sample materials will be distributed.
Friday, October 31, 2008 12:00–2:00 p.m.	FOSS Assessment—Valuing Academic Progress in Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Kathy Long, Brian Campbell, and Larry Malone, ASK Project, Lawrence Hall of Science The ASK Project (Assessing Science Knowledge) has developed an assessment system for determining levels of student understanding of scientific ideas. We’ll introduce benchmark assessments for FOSS modules, grades 3–6, and the tools and strategies teachers use to analyze student work and plan next steps in instruction. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, October 31, 2008 3:00–4:00 p.m.	Introduction to Planet FOSS for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC Room: NULL Presenters: Habiba Noor and Kate Jordan, FOSS Multimedia Team, Lawrence Hall of Science Join us for a journey to Planet FOSS! Planet FOSS is a photo-sharing site on FOSSweb where students post images illustrating concepts taught in FOSS middle school courses. We’ll demonstrate how to use the site and offer suggestions for incorporating it into FOSS courses to enhance science learning. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008	FOSS Assessment Institute for Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Presenters: FOSS staff and consultants Delta Education will host a one-day FOSS Institute in conjunction with each of the NSTA Area Conferences. This institute will be for educators from districts that have implemented FOSS for at least a year. The topic will be using formative assessment to improve teaching and learning. The focus will be on new assessment tools and strategies designed specifically for FOSS modules grades 3–6. This Institute is designed for FOSS experienced educators—lead teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, professional developers, and university methods instructors. The institute is free, but you must register in advance to attend. To secure your spot at the Institute, please call, write, fax, or e-mail: Pam Frisoni Delta Education 80 Northwest Boulevard Nashua, NH 03063 pfrisoni@delta-edu.com Phone: 1.800.258.1302 ext. 503 Fax: 603.579.3504
Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:30–11:30 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks Featuring FOSS Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Virginia Reid, FOSS Middle School Professional Developer; Chris Sheridan, Science Staff Development Specialist The FOSS Middle School curriculum will be used to demonstrate the use of science notebooks with middle school students. Learn how to implement and assess science notebooks in your classroom to increase student understanding of science content and to enhance literacy skills. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:30–2:30 p.m.	FOSS Chemical Interactions Course for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone and Linda De Lucchi, Lawrence Hall of Science Join FOSS developers to learn how FOSS introduces the fundamental concepts in chemistry. We’ll investigate substances to learn about properties of matter, the particulate nature of matter, changes in matter, and energy interaction and transfer. Student books and course CD-ROMs will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:30–4:30 p.m.	What’s New in FOSS? Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone, Linda De Lucchi, and FOSS Staff, Lawrence Hall of Science Here’s your chance to hear from the developers about new products that have been added to the Full Option Science System program for grades K–6. Alternative modules, Science Notebooks folio, FOSS at Home folios, benchmark assessments, outdoor extensions, new website features, and more. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, November 21, 2008 8:00–11:00 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks with FOSS Modules K–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Jeri Calhoun and Ellen Mintz, Science Associates, Charleston, SC Science is the perfect context for exercising and applying language skills. Learn how science notebooks can be used in FOSS modules to improve student achievement in grades K–6 in all areas of the curriculum. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, November 21, 2008 12:00–2:00 p.m.	FOSS Assessment—Valuing Academic Progress in Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Kathy Long, Brian Campbell, and Larry Malone, ASK Project, Lawrence Hall of Science The ASK Project (Assessing Science Knowledge) has developed an assessment system for determining levels of student understanding of scientific ideas. We’ll introduce benchmark assessments for FOSS modules, grades 3–6, and the tools and strategies teachers use to analyze student work and plan next steps in instruction. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, November 21, 2008 3:00–4:00 p.m.	Introduction to Planet FOSS for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Portland, OR Room: NULL Presenters: Habiba Noor and Kate Jordan, FOSS Multimedia Team, Lawrence Hall of Science Join us for a journey to Planet FOSS! Planet FOSS is a photo-sharing site on FOSSweb where students post images illustrating concepts taught in FOSS middle school courses. We’ll demonstrate how to use the site and offer suggestions for incorporating it into FOSS courses to enhance science learning. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008	FOSS Assessment Institute for Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: FOSS staff and consultants Delta Education will host a one-day FOSS Institute in conjunction with each of the NSTA Area Conferences. This institute will be for educators from districts that have implemented FOSS for at least a year. The topic will be using formative assessment to improve teaching and learning. The focus will be on new assessment tools and strategies designed specifically for FOSS modules grades 3–6. This Institute is designed for FOSS experienced educators—lead teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, professional developers, and university methods instructors. The institute is free, but you must register in advance to attend. To secure your spot at the Institute, please call, write, fax, or e-mail: Pam Frisoni Delta Education 80 Northwest Boulevard Nashua, NH 03063 pfrisoni@delta-edu.com Phone: 1.800.258.1302 ext. 503 Fax: 603.579.3504
Thursday, December 4, 2008 8:30–11:30 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks Featuring FOSS Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Presenters: Virginia Reid, FOSS Middle School Professional Developer; Chris Sheridan, Science Staff Development Specialist The FOSS Middle School curriculum will be used to demonstrate the use of science notebooks with middle school students. Learn how to implement and assess science notebooks in your classroom to increase student understanding of science content and to enhance literacy skills. Sample materials will be distributed
Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:30–2:30 p.m.	FOSS Chemical Interactions Course for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone and Linda De Lucchi, Lawrence Hall of Science Join FOSS developers to learn how FOSS introduces the fundamental concepts in chemistry. We’ll investigate substances to learn about properties of matter, the particulate nature of matter, changes in matter, and energy interaction and transfer. Student books and course CD-ROMs will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 3:30–4:30 p.m.	What’s New in FOSS? Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: Larry Malone and Linda De Lucchi, Lawrence Hall of Science Here’s your chance to hear from the developers about new products that have been added to the Full Option Science System program for grades K–6. Alternative modules, Science Notebooks folio, FOSS at Home folios, benchmark assessments, outdoor extensions, new website features, and more. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, December 5, 2008 8:00–11:00 a.m.	Using Science Notebooks with FOSS Modules K–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: Jeri Calhoun and Ellen Mintz, Science Associates, Charleston, SC Science is the perfect context for exercising and applying language skills. Learn how science notebooks can be used in FOSS modules to improve student achievement in grades K–6 in all areas of the curriculum. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, December 5, 2008, 2008 12:00–2:00 p.m.	FOSS Assessment—Valuing Academic Progress in Grades 3–6 Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: Kathy Long, Brian Campbell, and Larry Malone, ASK Project, Lawrence Hall of Science The ASK Project (Assessing Science Knowledge) has developed an assessment system for determining levels of student understanding of scientific ideas. We’ll introduce benchmark assessments for FOSS modules, grades 3–6, and the tools and strategies teachers use to analyze student work and plan next steps in instruction. Sample materials will be distributed. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.
Friday, December 5, 2008 3:00–4:00 p.m.	Introduction to Planet FOSS for Middle School Location: NSTA Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH Room: NULL Presenters: Habiba Noor and Kate Jordan, FOSS Multimedia Team, Lawrence Hall of Science Join us for a journey to Planet FOSS! Planet FOSS is a photo-sharing site on FOSSweb where students post images illustrating concepts taught in FOSS middle school courses. We’ll demonstrate how to use the site and offer suggestions for incorporating it into FOSS courses to enhance science learning. To attend this FOSS workshop as part of the NSTA convention you need to register for the NSTA conference (http://www.NSTA.org/conventions). The NSTA program will list the room number for the workshop.