© 2018 Science Council of New York City
40th Annual All-Day SCoNYC Conference and
Luncheon:
Science: Shift Into New Dimensions
On Saturday, March 24th, 2018, from 8-4, SCONYC
held their annual conference at Stuyvesant High
School in Manhattan. Thanks to all those who
participated last year!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE:
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CTLE CREDIT required for mandatory PD 100 hours required by NYSED will be available for
selected workshops as noted in the final program and in updates on our website
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Keynote Address: Reengineering NYC Science Instruction for the 21st Century Classroom:
Michael DiSpezio
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There are 4 workshop sessions and you can select workshops of your choice for each session
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Special workshops planned for new and in service science teachers on understanding of
current assessment systems and instructional strategies
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Update your content understanding
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Informal educational resources available for NYC including museums, zoos, aquariums,
environmental and National parks
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Information about textbooks, educational materials, programs and ideas
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Commercially developed educational workshops
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Easy access via many major subway lines and the NJ PATH system
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Exhibition Hall featuring books, programs, and classroom materials
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Hot buffet luncheon available
Interested in Attending as a Vendor or Presenter?
Limited space is still available. Vendors & Exhibitors should contact Dawn Adams Campbell at exhibits@sconyc.org.
List of presentations for the 2018 conference:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Michael DiSpezio
Reengineering NYC Science Instruction for the 21st Century Classroom
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY *(New Format this Year):
7:45 - 9:30 am
Registration
7:45 - 9:00
Complementary Coffeee, Tea & Muffins
8:15 - 9:15
Session A
9:15 - 12:00
Access to Exhibits and Free Materials
10:30 - 11:30
Session B
11:45 - 12:45
Keynote Address
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Luncheon Buffet (Tickets are $15)
1:45 - 2:45
Session C
3:00 - 4:00
Session D
4:00
Certificate of Completion for 6 hours of PD
Door Prize Giveaway
PRESENTIONS:
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See the list of presentations scheduled for the conference below
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Click here for a printable copy of the list of presenters and presentations
Stuyvesant High School
345 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10282
Located at the intersection of
Chambers and West Streets
Please Note: If paying by check you must mail the Registration Form to the address on the form. Online
registration payments can be made only via credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
Purchase orders can be accepted in advance. Send an email to Treasurer@sconyc.org for detailed instructions.
Important Information:
Full time grads/undergrads must bring a copy of their
transcript or student ID or they must upgrade to a full price ticket
Walk In registration begins at 7:45 am
SCONYC Executive Board
President:
Mary Lobello
Co-President:
Gail David
Secretary:
Elisa Margarita
Treasurer:
Ellen Mandel
Conference Committee Contacts
Coordinator:
Jack DePalma
JDePalma@nyc.rr.com 718- 858-2355
Program:
Email to: president@sconyc.org
Registration:
Ellen Mandel
treasurer@sconyc.org
Vendor/ Exhibit:
Dawn Adams Campbell
exhibits@sconyc.org
Program and Booklet:
Alan Ascher / Dahlia McGregor programbook@sconyc.org
Facilities:
Elizabeth Fong & Guy de Baere