Workshop opportunities

Here is an exciting opportunity in Columbus, Georgia!

When: June 14 – 25, 2010

9:00 am – 3:30 pm weekdays

Where: Columbus High School, Columbus GA

Who: middle and high school science teachers, especially those who want to brush up on or learn about circuits. No pre-requisite needed!

5 PLU credit available for successful completion

Lunches, curriculum materials, and a stipend available for Georgia teachers. Some travel support also available, by application, for Georgia teachers

For more information, please contact:

Kimberly Shaw

Email: shaw_kimberly@colstate.edu

Phone: 706-507-8460

Or

Janice Hudson

Email: jhudson@mcsdga.net

Phone: 706-748-2534

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Ned Colley

Texas Instruments

Educational Technology Consultant

Phone: (770) 406-8822

Cell: (404) 435-9516

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Check out these wonderful opportunities!

1. Wal Mart State Giving Program

Through the State Giving Program, the Wal Mart Foundation supports organizations with programs that align with our mission to create opportunities so people can live better. The State Giving Program awards grants starting at $25,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve a particular state or region. (Maybe RESA’s, AMSTI?) For complete details please visit http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8168.aspx

2. AIAA Grant for Math & Science Education

K-12 teachers who develop or apply science, mathematics, and technology in their curriculum may qualify for a grant of up to $200 per individual request to supplement their learning program.  Each school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. Classroom grants may be used for demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, supplies for making flying objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?), supplies for robotic programs, and other materials to help make science, mathematics, and technology come alive in the classroom. For complete details please visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216

3. Toshiba Grant for Math & Science

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is currently accepting applications for grants to support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers to make their own classrooms more exciting and successful for students. Check out the deadlines for your grade level and download the application form and guidelines.  Discuss your project ideas with your principal and call or e-mail TAF if you have questions about the process. NEXT DEADLINE: Applications for 7-12 Grants of more than $5000 are due August 2, 2010. For complete details please visit http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp.

Congratulations to recent winners in GA and AL including Mountain Brook HS (AL) and Grovetown MS (GA), among others!

As always, free assistance with your proposals is available from Texas Instruments at http://education.ti.com/grants.

Good Luck!

Ned Colley

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