Carolina Biological Discount

Carolina Biological is offering a $25 discount of your next order of $150 or more. Simply include promotion code DY with your phone, fax, or mail order. You may also use it with online orders by entering the promotion code during online checkout. This offer expires February 28, 2010.

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Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching

Email from ASTA regarding Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching

Please nominate any Alabama K-6 teacher who exhibits strong and exemplary leadership with colleagues and teaching math and science in the classroom!

Forward this information with your faculty as some may want to nominate a fellow teacher.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is now accepting K-6 nominations with an application deadline of May 3, 2010.

Visit the site to complete the nomination form at www.paemst.org and view the guidelines.

Workshop registration is now open through STIPD (https://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/) for January 29, 2010 which will lead nominees through the application process. I will provide assistance and mentorship through their completion.

PD-075-2010Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Jan 29, 2010


Please let me know if I can answer any questions from you or your faculty regarding this prestigious national award which comes with $10,000 for the state winners, one each in science and math!

Thanks!!


Charlene Dindo
Alabama Science Teacher Elementary Director
National Academy of Sciences Teacher Advisory Council
Fairhope K-1 Center
Pelican's Nest Science Lab
990-2230/cdindo@bcbe.org

Toyota TAPESTRY Grant deadline approaching...

The deadline to submit applications for the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program is fast approaching. K–12 science teachers with innovative project ideas that enhance science education in their school and/or school district are encouraged to apply. Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year.

Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science.

Additionally, all awardees will receive a $500 stipend to use for travel expenses or registration to attend the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia.

Don’t delay, apply now! Visit the TAPESTRY website for complete details. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, January 18, 2010 to be considered.