Upcoming GFU Courses and How To Register
A statewide collaboration of public and private colleges and universities to build the capacity of Oregon’s K-8 teachers in math & science instruction.
Math and Science Education faculty at George Fox University, Eastern Oregon 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 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 Math & Science FUN for You and Your Students!
- Make your lessons exciting and engaging by integrating math 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 math and science that will enable them to achieve more and will prepare them for the new rigorous graduation requirements!
PreK-8 teachers, science museum educators, and members of science and math educational organizations throughout Oregon will learn ways to integrate math and science instruction that engages ALL learners.
Important Websites
- PrISM Oregon Application (Start Here!)
- Upcoming GFU Courses and How To Register
- PrISM Oregon Home Page (Full listing of PrISM Oregon Courses and Indepth Program and Certicficate Information)
GFU Campus Coordinator Contact
Kevin Carr, George Fox University School of Education, 503-554-2853, kcarr@georgefox.edu