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The Science Collaborative has changed my life. The things that I have learned, I have been able to put into practice in my classroom in all areas.
Thelma Rose
Science Teacher, Rogers ISD
UT-Brownsville Regional Collaborative / Brownsville

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Mission

The mission of The University of Texas at Brownsville's Regional Collaborative is to provide state-of-the-art, on-going professional development opportunities for teachers within its region. The intent of the program is to support initiatives that increase the content and pedagogical practices of teacher leaders that effect positive change in student achievement.

Accomplishments

During Spring 2008, collaborative members received extended training on journaling and alternative assessment. Several STMs participated in ELL training which they brought back to their colleagues. In February, all members received aquatic education training and received certification as angler education instructors through Texas Parks and Wildlife Aquatic Programs. The spring activites also included Elementary Globe activites which were queckly accepted by STMs and implemented in their classrooms. We have just completed the geosciences training with all STMs and are planning the summer instutute activities..

Contacts

Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez, Jr.
Associate Professor/Chair of Curriculum and Instruction Department
email: reynaldo.ramirez@utb.edu
phone: 956-882-8200

Maria Anita Rodriguez
Program Assistant
maria.rodriguez11@utb.edu
(956) 882-8979

Web Site: http://blue.utb/edu/trc

Partners

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Shell Oil Company
AT&T Foundation
City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department
National Audubon Society Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary
North American Butterfly Association
Port of Brownsville Navigation District
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas General Land Office
U.S. Coast Guard
Camp Lula Sams Wildlife Walk and Teaching Camp
Gladys Porter Zoo
Frontera Audubon Society

Participating Districts and Schools

Brownsville Independent School District
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District
Point Isabel Independent School District
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

2008 Activities & Events:

January 19, 2008 Title: Spring UT-Brownsville Collaborative Orientation/Journaling Training
Description: Students will receive an overview of the course activities. Journaling Training (Includes nature writing and nature drawing exercises).
January 26, 2008

Date:  January 26, 2008 Title Change Over Time Geosciences Training for 4th-5th Grades
Description: Fourth and fifth grade modules of the TRC approved geosciences materials (Change Over Time) will be explained and supported for implementation  
February 2, 2008 Title Rio Grande Valley Science Association Meeting
Description: Participants attend a variety of sessions as participants and document their professional development through sessions attended.  
February 9, 2008 Title: Aquatic Systems and Outdoor Activities
Description: A variety of activities from the Angler Education and Project Wild programs will serve as the basis for this session so that teachers have an opportunity to learn how to implement outdoor activities.  
February 23, 2008

Title: Change Over Time (Geosciences) for 6th-8th Grades
Description: The session will cover the 6th-8th grade modules of the TRC approved geosciences materials which will be explained and supported for implementation.  
March 1, 2008 Title: Elementary GLOBE
Description: Participants will be exposed to materials targeting GLOBE activities at the elementary level.  
March 22, 2008 Title: GLOBE Land Cover Protocol
Description: Participants will add the Land Cover to their GLOBE repertoire.  
March 29, 2008 Title: Bridging II TAKS for ELL’s
Description: The Bridging II TAKS materials will be covered and address the needs of English Language Learners.  
April 12, 2008 Title: Podcasting/ TSDS
Description: The use of technology applications in the science classroom will be addressed.  Podcasting will be discussed and opportunities to learn its potential will be explored.  
April 19, 2008 Title: Bridging II TAKS Summer Institute Preparation and Presentations
Description: In preparation for the summer institute, Participants will prepare the agenda and deliver sample programs.  
May 3, 2008 Title: Bridging II TAKS Summer Institute Preparation and Presentations II/Post Tests
Description: In preparation for the summer institute, participants will prepare the agenda and deliver sample programs.  
June 6-7, 2008 Title: Third Annual Bridging II TAKS Summer Institute
Description: A series of presentations will be given by TRC participants to local area K-12 teachers and administrators.