Preparation for Instruction of Science & Math
A statewide collaboration of public and private colleges
and universities to build the capacity of Oregon’s K-8 teachers in math
& science instruction
Mathematics and Science Education faculty at Eastern Oregon University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Portland, and Western Oregon University are developing a set of exciting, inquiry-based, integrated math and science courses that feature accessibility to teachers throughout Oregon. Courses for preK-8 teachers are available in various online and flexible formats that meet the needs of working teachers. All courses are graduate-level and based on a common, equivalent tuition across institutions. Besides the graduate credit that you can use for renewing your teaching license or as part of a master's degree program, you will earn a program completion PrISM Certificate and will gain confidence in your ability to effectively teach mathematics and science.
Make Mathematics & Science EXCITING for You and Your Students!
- Make you lessons exciting and engaging by integrating mathematics and science across the curriculum!
- Solve real-world problems with your students by thinking mathematically and scientifically!
- Help your students apply mathematics and science principles to their own lives, families, and communities!
- Help your students make the connections and reach the understandings in science and mathematics that will enable them to achieve more and will prepare them for the new rigorous graduation requirements!
PreK-8 teachers, after school program instructors, and members of science and math educational
organizations throughout Oregon will learn ways to integrate mathematics and science
instruction that engages ALL learners.
SUBMIT A PRISM OREGON APPLICATION
We invite you to fill out a PrISM Oregon Application and select one of the seven universities as your "home institution."
ENROLL NOW for SUMMER 2008 Courses!
Here are the available summer PrISM courses. Be sure to sign up for courses directly with the university teaching the course. Fall courses will be listed in early summer.
