Take a graduate course in just one week for face-to-face instruction with small class sizes through the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI): http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi. NMSSI graduate courses in mathematics and mathematics pedagogy allow you to take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably.
We want to bring your attention to two mathematics courses for elementary teachers that are being offered in the Omaha area in Summer 2019:
Math 803P: Algebraic Thinking for the Elementary Classroom (Class # 3204), July 8-12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., UNO Durham Science Center, instructor: Michael Matthews, UNO
TEAC 890: Responsive Instruction in the Mathematics Classroom (Class # 9101), July 15-19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., TAC Career Center Room 361, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, instructor: Matt Timm, OPS
Course descriptions can be found in accompanying stories in this newsletter.
To enroll in UNL graduate courses in the NMSSI, follow the steps outlined on the website. This year we are offering 25 math and science courses across the state and online to meet your professional development needs. Check out our course catalog at http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2019/course-catalog to read about them all.
For all in-person NMSSI courses, current Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a tuition reduction equal to 20 percent of in-state, graduate tuition. Additionally, Nebraska K-12 teachers can apply for supplemental NMSSI Fellowships to further defray tuition costs for NMSSI courses. Read more about the costs at http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2019/costs/. The NMSSI Fellowship Application is now open online at http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
• Teachers can also apply for an additional tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL
Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.
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Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education
http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi