T
EXAS COUNCIL OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
Affiliate of
the Science Teachers Association of Texas,
the Council of Elementary Science International, and
the Texas Academy of Science. Associated with the National Science Teachers Association.

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Join elementary/middle school teachers from across the State for the

13th ANNUAL SCIENCE LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUIM
January 15-17, 2010
YO Resort, Kerrville Texas


Enjoy a weekend of interactive science experiences designed to:
•focus on understanding how students think about science
at the elementary/middle school level
• assist teachers in exchanging ideas and gaining motivation
• facilitate communication among elementary science teachers
• ENJOY!

Registration Forms
Preliminary Agenda


CAST WRAP-UP
As usual, TCES was a presence at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching as approximately 6000 teachers gathered in Galveston for the state science conference. In case you missed it, click here to see a summary of events and photos of TCES activities.

THE 'EDILLO
Access the latest version of the 'eDillo, the newsletter for TCES information.



SCIENCE TEKS

The final version of the science TEKS have been posted on the TEA website at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
The implementation of the science TEKS begins with the 2010-2011 school year.
Professional development opportunities will be available for educators in spring/summer 2010.

 

TEACHER TIPS

Find opportunities to share ideas with other teachers who are interested in the teaching of science.



Set a classroom environment that makes it o.k. for students to make errors -- and encourage them to learn from them.


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