Presented by
- Dani Jackson
- Veteran public-school teacher
- STANYS Chemistry SAR
- NYS Master Teacher (Mid-Hudson)
- Extensive NYSSLS experience
- Email: chemteacher914@gmail.com |
Chemistry Program Overview
The Chemistry Institute supports teachers of all experience levels in understanding updates to the Regents Chemistry course and exam, including:
- Modifications to the Reference Tables
- New test question formats
- Chemistry Investigations aligned with NYSSLS
Teachers will analyze NYSED resources—such as Performance Level Descriptions and the Educator Guide—to clarify expectations of three-dimensional (3D) learning and compare NYSSLS to the previous Core Curriculum.
Monday Jun 29, 2026
AM 8:00 start
- Introductions
- Comparing the standards – New and Old…
Break
- Overlap in the standards – how do we evaluate our curriculum? What do we keep, what do we let go of?
- Vocabulary and literacy
Lunch
PM Session
- Phenomena – Not New! Demo Derby and buy in… Questioning as a means of engagement
- Think Tank – SEP’s and CCC’s
- PLD’s and Claims from NYSED
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
AM 8:00 Start
- Lesson Round Robin 1 Favorite OLD lesson, 1 NYSSLS Lesson (same topic if possible)
Break
- Reference Tables – What to use in class vs what will be “for the test”
Lunch
PM Session
- How to change from Identify to Think and Explain
- Modeling Thought processes
- Using Key vocabulary from PLD’s
Break
- Investigations overview, format, prep, and general do’s and don’ts – prep for Wednesday Investigation day
Wednesday Jul 1, 2026
AM 8:00 start
- Wet Lab Time
Just A Drop
Fast and Fragrant
Bend and Stretch
Break
- Continue labs “as the student”
Lunch
PM Session
- Discussion about investigation experience
- Traditional labs, Investigations as assessments, finding balance in student design vs cookbook labs
- CERs
Thursday Jul 2, 2026
AM 8:00 start
- Cluster evaluations
- When do we use clusters? How to make them effective tools
- Communicating and evaluating 3D learning – content, SEP and CCC connections
Break
- Real life is the key to buy in – discussion on “themes”
Lunch
PM Session
Closing thoughts and next movesiry, teachers must skillfully manage student cognitive load during open-ended activities.
These modules focus on framing—a targeted form of scaffolding that equips students with the background knowledge, context, and skills they need before they begin an inquiry investigation. Framing helps clearly define the problem space and lowers cognitive demand, enabling students to think more scientifically and confidently.
Embracing Current events, literacy and projects as tools in Chemistry classrooms
Brainstorming and collaborating on Shared Resources to start 2026-2027
These experiments are designed for Regent’s level chemistry courses.
4 days Mon-Thu. 8:30-4:30 each day
Date: June 29th to July 2nd , 2026
Time : 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Cost: $499.99
Housing Accomodations: 2.7 miles from venue
Sponsored by: PWISTA
Credit : A 30-hour certificate toward in-service credit will be issued for use according to your school district’s policy.
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| PWISTA |
| 67 Fassitt Drive |
| Mahopac, NY 10541 |