The New Jersey State Library, NJ Makers Day, and the Newark Museum are collaboratively offering training for public and school librarians/staff and staff of afterschool organizations in rural and urban communities using the Leap into Science curriculum developed by The Franklin Institute. It integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The free training covers three different workshop models: preschool (ages 3-5), elementary (ages 6-10) and families focusing on balance as a science/literacy curriculum topic.

The training is Friday May 24, 2019 at the Ridgewood Public Library (125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 ) from 1-4pm.

Anyone participating in this training must agree to:
• Complete this 3-hour training on the high-quality science and literacy curriculum
• Offer at least three Leap into Science balance themed storytimes/workshops in your organization by March 2019
• Participate in quarterly conference calls and ongoing evaluation activities (i.e. surveys, interviews, site visits)
• Offer workshops during Leap into Science Week (2020 TBD)

By being trained in this curriculum you will:
• Receive ongoing support and become a part of a Leap into Science National Network
• Have access to the national Leap into Science leadership team and online resources
• Receive one set of curriculum and materials kit per organization (valued at $300)

Registration deadline is May 6th, 2019. Questions? Please contact Doug Baldwin at 732-463-1633 x4114 or by email at dbaldwin@njmakersday.org with any questions.

We do ask that two (2) educators from an interested organization please apply for the training.

Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum and the National Girls Collaborative Project funded by the National Science Foundation. Activities can easily supplement S.T.E.A.M. programs and fit your individual organizations goals. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage under-served audiences in accessible and familiar settings.

PLEASE NOTE : We may need to ask you to submit an additional registration for this workshop into the NGC System upon completion of this registration per grant requirements. Further instructions would be provided to you if this is necessary.