Application deadline extended to August 1, 2011 for NSTA New Science Teacher Academy

Comprehensive, Cost-Free Professional Development for New Teachers  2011–2012

New SCIENCE TEACHER Academy

NSTA offers second and third year, middle and high school science teachers the opportunity to participate in the New Science Teacher Academy, a one year professional development and mentoring program. Emphasizing quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, participants (Academy Fellows) enjoy topnotch, face-to-face and online support and access to comprehensive educational resources.

Academy Fellow Benefits:

• Full membership in the National Science Teachers Association

• Access to facilitated, web-based curriculum devoted to content and classroom pedagogy

• Professional development web seminars conducted by leaders in science education

• E-mentoring from experts in the Fellow’s science discipline and grade level

• Attendance at a Professional Development Institute or a Research Dissemination Conference

• All expenses paid (accommodations, airfare, meals, and registration fees) attendance to the NSTA National Conference on Science Education

Eligibility:

• Applicants must reside in the US

• Applicants must be entering their second or third year of teaching

• Applicants must be working a schedule with 51% of their classes in middle or high school science

Visit www.nsta.org/academy to learn more or to apply by August 1, 2011.

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