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9.3 CURRICULUM: Out-of-State Conference Request for California Military Institute Science Teachers Lorraine Turner and Crystal Johnson to Attend the 2023 National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, November 2-5, 2023 (funded through Charter Title I Funds in the amount of $7,000, not the Charter General Fund) |
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California Military Institute science teachers Lorraine Turner and Crystal Johnson request approval to attend the 2023 National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, November 2-5, 2023.
As the recognized leader in life science education, the National Association of Biology Teachers represents and supports teachers, students, scientists, and allied professional organizations to enhance and improve biological literacy for all. The NABT is committed to the professional growth and development of biology and life science educators. The NABT empowers the individual educator and fosters a supportive professional environment to attract a diverse community of educators who continually improve and enhance biology education.
The association believes pedagogy should be learner-centered and reflect empirically tested best practices. They affirm that all instructional content must be relevant and scientifically validated and advocate as biology teachers on behalf of biology teachers, their students, and the profession. The 2023 NABT Professional Development Conference will feature engaging speakers, leaving teachers excited to teach biology and life science. |
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The cost for this item is included in the 2023-24 operating budget funded through Charter Title I Funds, not the Charter General Fund. |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for California Military Institute science teachers Lorraine Turner and Crystal Johnson to attend the 2023 National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, November 2-5, 2023. |
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Helene Astorga - Administrative Assistant |
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Robert Brough - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services |
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent |
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| Original Motion | | Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Elizabeth Vallejo seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for California Military Institute science teachers Lorraine Turner and Crystal Johnson to attend the 2023 National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, November 2-5, 2023.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | David Nelissen | Yes | | Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. | Yes | | Edward Garcia, Jr. | Yes | | Elizabeth Vallejo | Yes | | Steve Campos | Yes | |
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