Hello!
Please nominate any Alabama K-6 teacher who exhibit strong and exemplary leadership with colleagues and teaching math and science in the classroom!
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-075-2010
Presidential 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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Compressed Training at AMSTI - JSU
AMSTI Compressed training is for teachers who have attended year 1 and Year 2 Summer Institutes and have changed grade levels or need to train on another middle or high school kit.
AMSTI does not cover the cost of substitutes nor stipend for compressed training during the school year.
Deadline to register for compressed training is November 10 for 2nd and 3rd grade Year 1 math which is on Nov 13.
All other session, regardless of the date of the session, the deadline is November 17. Classes will be canceled if there no one registers by November 17. THANKS
Fax: 256-847-8835 or by email tbarnes@jsu.edu
The registration form was sent to each school AND it is posted at https:jsuamsti.wikispaces.com
AMSTI does not cover the cost of substitutes nor stipend for compressed training during the school year.
Deadline to register for compressed training is November 10 for 2nd and 3rd grade Year 1 math which is on Nov 13.
All other session, regardless of the date of the session, the deadline is November 17. Classes will be canceled if there no one registers by November 17. THANKS
Fax: 256-847-8835 or by email tbarnes@jsu.edu
The registration form was sent to each school AND it is posted at https:jsuamsti.wikispaces.com
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
We Care Grants from Westinghouse- Anniston
We Care grants from Westinghouse-Anniston. There are 25 $500 grants available to teachers of math, science & technology. Applications were mailed yesterday to all the schools, public & private. Please encourage teachers to apply! Applications can NOT be filed electronically. The deadline is Nov. 10, 2009. Please contact Donna Jackson with any questions at donna.jackson@wancdf.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
Compressed Training
Contact Tanya Barnes (tbarnes@jsu.edu) to register.
SCIENCE
AMSTI compressed training is only for AMSTI teachers changing grades.
It is NOT for new hires.
AMSTI is partnering with the Alabama Science Teacher’s Association (ASTA) to provide K-5 Year 1 Science Compressed Training in conjunction with the 2009 ASTA Fall Conference.
Compressed training:
o When: Monday, October 19 8:00 – 3:30
o Where: McWane Science Center
o Who: AMSTI trained teachers who have changed grade levels.
o Deadline to register with AMSTI : September 1
o Sessions offered:
§ Kindergarten : Weather
§ 1st Grade: Animals Two by Two
§ 2nd Grade: Solids and Liquids
§ 3rd Grade: Plant Growth and Development
§ 4th Grade: Electric Circuits
§ 5th Grade: Microworlds
Compressed training participants must be approved in advance of the conference by Tanya Barnes – deadline for submitting names is Sept. 1, 2009
Attendees must pre-register and attend the ASTA conference on October 20, 2009
o ASTA conference cost $40.0
o Tanya will send the registration form once the teacher is approved to attend compressed training.
Information for compressed training of other kits will be sent at a later time.
No on-site registrations will be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Compressed Training is NOT required for any teacher. It is OFFERED on a limited basis according to Guidelines adopted by AMSTI SDE. NO PAYMENT is provided for teachers who attend Compressed Training (no stipend, travel or sub reimbursement). All expenses associated with attendance of the training session(s) are the responsibility of the teacher
MATH
AMSTI is partnering with ACTM to provide Grade K-5 Math compressed training in conjunction with the 2009 ACTM Fall Forum.
AMSTI compressed training is only for teachers changing grades.
It is not for new hires.
Registration Fees for the 2009 ACTM Fall Forum
“Exploring Math from Many Angles”
Conference Cost
Pre-registration (by Oct. 7, 2009)
ACTM Member – Full Conference
$85
Nonmember – Full Conference
$105
Thursday ONLY
$55
Friday ONLY
$85
“Full Conference” registration includes compressed training and the reception on Thursday, October 15, admission to the regular and extended sessions on Friday, October 16, and lunch on Friday. No on-site registration
For a nonmember of ACTM, the suggestion is to join ACTM for $15 and then register as an ACTM member. This saves the person $5.00 and also gets them a year’s membership in ACTM. They receive a subscription to the ACTM journal and are also eligible to apply for an ACTM teacher grant. Membership forms are available at www.alabamamath.org.
“Thursday Only” registration includes the compressed training on Thursday, October 15, and the reception on Thursday evening.
Compressed training:
o When: Thursday, October 15th 8:00 – 3:30
o Where: The ACTM Fall Forum on the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) campus off of Taylor Road (I-85, Exit 9)
o Who: AMSTI trained teachers who have changed grade levels.
o Deadline to register with AMSTI : September 1
o Sessions offered – K-5 math year 1 and year 2
Compressed training participants must be approved in advance of the conference by Tanya Barnes – deadline for submitting names is Sept. 1, 2009
o Information on compressed training for other grade levels will be sent at a later time.
PLEASE NOTE: Compressed Training is NOT required for any teacher. It is OFFERED on a limited basis according to Guidelines adopted by AMSTI SDE. NO PAYMENT is provided for teachers who attend Compressed Training (no stipend, travel or sub reimbursement). All expenses associated with attendance of the training session(s) are the responsibility of the teacher
SCIENCE
AMSTI compressed training is only for AMSTI teachers changing grades.
It is NOT for new hires.
AMSTI is partnering with the Alabama Science Teacher’s Association (ASTA) to provide K-5 Year 1 Science Compressed Training in conjunction with the 2009 ASTA Fall Conference.
Compressed training:
o When: Monday, October 19 8:00 – 3:30
o Where: McWane Science Center
o Who: AMSTI trained teachers who have changed grade levels.
o Deadline to register with AMSTI : September 1
o Sessions offered:
§ Kindergarten : Weather
§ 1st Grade: Animals Two by Two
§ 2nd Grade: Solids and Liquids
§ 3rd Grade: Plant Growth and Development
§ 4th Grade: Electric Circuits
§ 5th Grade: Microworlds
Compressed training participants must be approved in advance of the conference by Tanya Barnes – deadline for submitting names is Sept. 1, 2009
Attendees must pre-register and attend the ASTA conference on October 20, 2009
o ASTA conference cost $40.0
o Tanya will send the registration form once the teacher is approved to attend compressed training.
Information for compressed training of other kits will be sent at a later time.
No on-site registrations will be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Compressed Training is NOT required for any teacher. It is OFFERED on a limited basis according to Guidelines adopted by AMSTI SDE. NO PAYMENT is provided for teachers who attend Compressed Training (no stipend, travel or sub reimbursement). All expenses associated with attendance of the training session(s) are the responsibility of the teacher
MATH
AMSTI is partnering with ACTM to provide Grade K-5 Math compressed training in conjunction with the 2009 ACTM Fall Forum.
AMSTI compressed training is only for teachers changing grades.
It is not for new hires.
Registration Fees for the 2009 ACTM Fall Forum
“Exploring Math from Many Angles”
Conference Cost
Pre-registration (by Oct. 7, 2009)
ACTM Member – Full Conference
$85
Nonmember – Full Conference
$105
Thursday ONLY
$55
Friday ONLY
$85
“Full Conference” registration includes compressed training and the reception on Thursday, October 15, admission to the regular and extended sessions on Friday, October 16, and lunch on Friday. No on-site registration
For a nonmember of ACTM, the suggestion is to join ACTM for $15 and then register as an ACTM member. This saves the person $5.00 and also gets them a year’s membership in ACTM. They receive a subscription to the ACTM journal and are also eligible to apply for an ACTM teacher grant. Membership forms are available at www.alabamamath.org.
“Thursday Only” registration includes the compressed training on Thursday, October 15, and the reception on Thursday evening.
Compressed training:
o When: Thursday, October 15th 8:00 – 3:30
o Where: The ACTM Fall Forum on the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) campus off of Taylor Road (I-85, Exit 9)
o Who: AMSTI trained teachers who have changed grade levels.
o Deadline to register with AMSTI : September 1
o Sessions offered – K-5 math year 1 and year 2
Compressed training participants must be approved in advance of the conference by Tanya Barnes – deadline for submitting names is Sept. 1, 2009
o Information on compressed training for other grade levels will be sent at a later time.
PLEASE NOTE: Compressed Training is NOT required for any teacher. It is OFFERED on a limited basis according to Guidelines adopted by AMSTI SDE. NO PAYMENT is provided for teachers who attend Compressed Training (no stipend, travel or sub reimbursement). All expenses associated with attendance of the training session(s) are the responsibility of the teacher
Friday, August 14, 2009
Kit Rotation
The first kit rotation has begun. If there are problems with the delivery of your kits, please email Barry at bcooper@jsu.edu.
We find errors in the database merging information during the first rotation. Please be patient. We will get it all corrected. THANKS
We find errors in the database merging information during the first rotation. Please be patient. We will get it all corrected. THANKS
Monday, August 10, 2009
Science Organism cards
Science Teachers - please remember --- the cards to order your LIVE ORGANISMS will be emailed to your school email.
Kits will be picked up by your system from our site this week.
Kits will be picked up by your system from our site this week.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Stipends
All stipends from the JSU AMSTI Summer Institute 09 have been sent to campus for processing. If you do NOT receive your stipend by the END of the month of August, please email Tanya, tbarnes@jsu.edu or Lynn, amstilynn@cableone.net.
Friday, July 24, 2009
AMSTI Workshops coming to your school
Professional Development coming to your school. Please register on the JSU InService Center Website http://inservice.jsu.edu/
AMSTI - The 5 E's
Weaver High School - August 3: 8:30 - 11:30
Weaver High School - August 3: 8:30 - 11:30
Data Driven Decision Making
Alexandria HS – August 5 - 1:00 - 2:00
Duran Jr. HS - August 6 12:00 - 1:00
Weaver HS – September 8 – 2:45 – 3:45
Walnut Park Elementary – September 14 – 3:00 – 4:00
CE Hanna – September 15 – 3:15 – 4;15
Coldwater Elementary – September 21 – 3:00 – 4:00
Pleasant Valley Elementary – September 22 – 3;10 – 4:10
DeArmanville Elementary – September 28 – 3:00 – 4:00
White Plains Middle School – September 29 – 2:45 – 3:45
West End High School - October 5th - 3:00 - 4:00
AMSTI Implementation Worshops
August 6th : Duran Jr. High School 1:00 - 3:00
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