Benefits of Participation

• Hands-on training in the use of visualization tools, from basic spreadsheet graphing to full 3-D data plotting
• Free copies of classroom specific visualization software
• Collaboration with mathematics and science teachers from Illinois and North Carolina; scientists and mentors
• Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) and/or graduate credit 
• Room, board, a stipend and mileage for all workshops
• Substitute pay for days away from the classroom (total of 2 days per year)
• Collaboration support from experts in visualization, mathematics and science content and educational technology
• Leadership and mentoring training
• Support network to assist in the implementation of the visualization tools in the classroom
• Participation in and contribution to a sustained model for teacher professional development