Session 4 | Institute Day 2025

This spring, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) will continue to serve as a site for the Multi-County Institute Days where over 300 Illinois educators will visit campus to engage in professional learning. This FREE event is open to all Illinois educators including classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and other school personnel. This year, IMSA will host sessions with a focus on 6th-12th Grade research, math, science, engineering, and technology while also including workshops on topics related to experiential learning, equity, history and social sciences. We look forward to welcoming presenters and educators from around Illinois to share their knowledge and instructional practices! Participants that attend the entire conference and fulfill all ISBE required tasks are eligible for 5.0 hours of professional development credits.

Schedule

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2025
Friday, February 28th
12:30 PM

2025 Euler's Method for Early Calculus Connections

Evan Brummet, Illinois Math and Science Academy
Lingyi Meng, Illinois Math and Science Academy

11th - 12th Grade Math

A155

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Breakfast of Champions: STEAM in Action

Susan Abraham

6th - 8th Grade Math, Science, Technology, Engineering, History, Social Studies, and ELA

Tellabs

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Real-World Examples for Engaging Students in Chemistry

Dr. Angela Ahrendt, Illinois Math and Science Academy
Dr. Jane Proszek Gorninski, Illinois Math and Science Academy

9th - 11th Grade Science

B113

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Rigging the Role: Probability, Fairness, and Winning Every Time

Lindsey Herlehy

6th - 8th Grade Math

A152

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Strengthening Experiential Learning at Your School

Dr. Paul Gaszak, Illinois Math and Science Academy
Dr. Luke Berryman, Illinois Math and Science Academy

6th - 12th Grade Experiential Learning

AC Pit

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

The Current Landscape of Computer Science Education in Illinois: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

Charity Freeman

6th - 12th Grade Computer Science/AI

B110

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM