Department of Physics

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Iowa Physics Teacher Instruction and Resources (IPTIR), Summer 2009-Spring 2012

IPTIR is a 3 year professional development program funded by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa and Title II A (of the No Child Left Behind Act) to prepare more high-quality high school physics teachers for Iowa schools and to improve the performance of their students.  The IPTIR program will target a cohort of 24 existing high school physics teachers and secondary science teachers all over the state of Iowa who are completing the requirements necessary for the State of Iowa Grades 5-12 physics teaching endorsement.  Participants would have access to classroom physics resources during the implementation component of the program available on loan funded by the Carver project described below.  Participants receive a stipend, instructional resources, and summer housing in addition to earning graduate physics credit at a low cost. Follow the links for more information and an application form.  Larry Escalada (Lawrence.Escalada@uni.edu) and Jeff Morgan (Jeff.Morgan@uni.edu) are the contacts.

UNI Physics and Science Education Professional Development and Outreach Instructional Technology Program

An instructional technology and materials loan program funded by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for Iowa secondary science teachers who participate in UNI Physics and Science Education professional development programs.  The classroom equipment and materials available on loan include  Apple Macbook laptops, media projector, Vernier computer-based laboratory tools (Lab Pro interfaces, Logger Pro, and various sensors), dynamics tracks & carts, PRISMS PLUS materials, CASTLE kits, etc.  Larry Escalada (Lawrence.Escalada@uni.edu) is the contact person.

Enhancing Education Through Technology (E2T2) - Science Initiative for High Schools, Summer 2007 - Summer 2008

A program that is a collaboration with Area Educational Agency (AEA) 267 in providing computer-based laboratory resources and professional development for secondary physical/physics teachers in three cohorts (Marshalltown, Cedar Falls, and Clear Lake). Clear Lake is the final cohort participating in the program during this time.  See http://bunruh.aea267.iowapages.org/e2t2science/ for more information.  Larry Escalada (Lawrence.Escalada@uni.edu) is the contact person.

If you are a teacher interested in obtaining more information about these course and program offerings, please
feel free to contact us. You should also feel free to contact us to let us know what physics courses and programs
would benefit you.