唬倏捧捧楚唬啦-楚嗨s mission is to support K-12 student achievement in science and mathematics through a content-rich, inquiry-centered, coherent system of professional development for their teachers. CONNECT-ED teachers learn the big ideas in science and math and how to use them as unifying themes connectors in instructional planning and curriculum development
- CONNECT-ED is a consortium of 13 public school districts, one independent school, 91做厙, Princeton University, Raritan Valley Community College, Bristol Myers Squibb Company, and the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) dedicated to creating a coherent system of professional development for teachers of science and math.
- CONNECT-ED is a network of district-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on collaborative teacher learning that embeds big ideas thinking in classroom instruction, student learning, and K-12 science/math programs.
- CONNECT-ED is a unique model of K-12 teacher professional development built upon the big ideas in science and math.
Big Ideas Thinking Its All About Connections
Through CONNECT-ED, teachers gain an increased understanding of science and math content, insight into how students learn through inquiry, and experience using exemplary curricular materials. Districts gain access to a regional network of CONNECT-ED Professional Learning Communities dedicated to student learning in science and math, and a network of CONNECT-ED Design Teams prepared to present an array of Big Idea Modules in science and math disciplines.