• WELCOME
  • About CTA
  • Goal and Objectives
  • 2012 Academy Fees
  • 2012 Academy Registration
  • 2012 Academy Schedule
• 2012 Academies
  • PreK Early Childhood Special Education
  • K-5 Math / Science
  • K-12 Robotics
  • 6-12 CLC Leadership Academy
  • 6-12 English
  • 6-12 Mathematics
  • Administrative Leadership Institute
• 2011 Academy Reports
  • PreK Early Childhood Special Education
  • K-5 Core
  • K-12 History
  • K-12 Robotics
  • 6-12 CLC Leadership Academy
  • 6-12 Earth / Environmental Science
  • 6-12 English
  • 6-12 Mathematics
• GENERAL INFORMATION
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  • CTA Lesson Plans

K-5 Math/Science

The K-5 Academy will focus on the content areas of Math and Science.  In addition to improving content knowledge in these specific areas, the goal of the elementary academy is to offer participants novel, constructivist approaches to learning and teaching that will help teachers meet and extend the VA Standards of Learning through meaningful and engaging learning opportunities for all children.  The sessions will incorporate differentiated strategies for teachers to take directly back to their classrooms for use next fall! 

Julie Slykhuis

Academy Chair

Julie Slykhuis has taught for 14 years in three different states.  She is currently teaching third grade at W.H. Keister Elementary in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Julie was named the 2007-2008 teacher of the year for W.H. Keister.  Julie has completed instruction for gifted education, NETS*T technology certification, and SIOP ESL training.