Grants -Information from Texas Instruments

Dear Friends,

Here are a few new opportunities that you may be interested in. please feel free to forward this on to your colleagues!

Thanks, Ned

1.       Teaching Earth Systems in High School

Make plans to attend this exciting program at West Georgia University.  The program is offering  a robust curriculum, a stipend and 5 PLUs, standards–based, hands-on activities, direct instruction from award-winning college professors and highly qualified teachers, exciting field trips to important Georgia locales, and materials to bring back to your school.

Dates:

July 11-15, 2011 (M-F 8:30—4:30)

July 16, 2011 (Saturday 8:30 am—7 pm)

October 15, 2011 (Cloudland Canyon - Saturday 8:30 am—7pm)

November 12,2011 (Mt. Arabia, Stone Mountain - Saturday, 9-12, presentations)

Please contact Dr. Judy Cox with any questions and to register. She can be reached at jcox@westga.edu  

2.       AFCEA Day at the Braves

AFCEA is an international association serving the interests of telecommunications, command & control, intelligence and information systems professionals. AFCEA Science Teaching Tool Grant Program is a joint effort between the AFCEA International Educational Foundation and the Atlanta-AFCEA Chapter to promote and reward excellence in science teaching and to enhance the abilities of capable teachers in Atlanta area schools. Grants of $1,000 each are awarded to enable local teachers to purchase supplies and/or equipment to augment science experiments and activities in the classroom.  

·         What:  Atlanta Braves Game and Catered Tailgate Party

·         When:  Thursday evening, 5 May.   Tailgate party starts at 4pm.   Game starts at 7pm.

·         Cost:  $10 per person.   This includes tailgate party catered by Shane's BBQ plus a Braves ticket (section 142). 

·         Who can attend:  All are welcome.   

  

This is a great deal -- you can't beat it for $10.  So, plan on joining us for an outstanding evening with the Atlanta Braves.  Mark your calendars and RSVP online (www.afcea-atlanta.org).

3.       New Operating System for the TI Nspire!

The new OS is now available at http://education.ti.com/calculators/products/US/os-update/. Some of the new features include being able to import your own images for exploring different concepts. Also the addition of the built-in Vernier DataQuest™ App to conduct exciting experiments. Create a hypothesis and test it graphically by collecting and analyzing data with the built-in Vernier DataQuest™ App and TI‑Nspire data collection tools. Put the power of mathematic scientific discovery in your students' hands.

4.       Vernier Grants

Vernier is providing 30 grants to 10 elementary or middle schools, 10 high schools, and 10 college or university departments to honor the important work science educators do every day. Each grant awardee will receive $10,000 worth of Vernier technology equipment of their choosing. The contest opens March 9, 2011, and applications are due by June 1, 2011, with winners announced by September 15, 2011. For complete details please visit http://www.vernier.com/30years/.

5.       ING Unsung Heroes Awards

The ING Unsung Heroes program selects 100 K-12 educators to receive grants of $2,000 to help fund innovative class projects. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 states, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. Three of these educators will be chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000. All K-12 education professionals are eligible. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2011. Hurry!

Last year there were 3 winners from Alabama and 3 winners from Georgia!

For complete details and how to apply please visit http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes.

6.       NSTA New Teacher Academy

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is accepting applications for its 2011 New Science Teacher Academy. Science teachers in the U.S. who will be entering their second or third year of teaching and whose schedule is a minimum of 51% middle or high school science are eligible to apply. Teachers selected for the program will receive a comprehensive membership package, online mentoring with trained mentors who teach in the same discipline, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of Web-based professional development activities, including Web seminars. Fellows will also receive financial support to attend and participate in NSTA's National Conference. The last round included many teachers from Alabama and Georgia!

Applications are due June 13, 2011. For complete details please visit http://www.nsta.org/academy/.

7.       National Weather Association Grants

The National Weather Association awards $750 grants to K-12 teachers to improve the study of meteorology. Applications are due June 1, 2011 and details are available at http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php.  

8.       TI Summer Workshops

These workshops will focus on learning to effectively and appropriately use TI-Nspire products and integrate them into the classroom. The main goals are to provide teachers with hands-on experience with TI-Nspire products, introduce the capabilities of the technology most pertinent to the covered subject areas, and help you feel comfortable using TI-Nspire technology with your students. Connecting with other educators and participating in engaging discussions about teaching and learning are fundamental benefits of these workshops. We have a “Getting Started” track and an “Intermediate” track. Please see the attached flyer for descriptions and course strands for math and science.

The course fee for each 3-day workshop is only $350 per participant and includes the new TI-Nspire CX or TI-Nspire CX CAS handheld and a single-user license for the TI-Nspire Teacher Software.

And there are new promotions for the Summer Series. Here they are:

·         Special group pricing - for every 5 paid attendees, get the 6th free!
For every 5 full-price attendees from a single school or district, 1 additional attendee may register at no cost.
Complimentary registration includes associated technology and software, but does not include meals, lodging, or any incidental expenses.

·         Pre-Service Teachers - $125 for those who qualify. Important! Review and have your professor complete the Verification Form to ensure you get this special offer.

·         Math teachers who bring a Science teacher to a "Getting Started with TI-Nspire - Connecting Science and Mathematics" workshop will receive a $50 discount. Wow!

·         Please visit www.tinspire2011.com to register.

9.       Fun at Turner Field

The Atlanta Braves are in town all of next week, May 2-5. All games are a 7pm start. If you would like 4 tickets that include access to the exclusive 755 Club please be among the first to let me know, via email, the capitol of Alabama and what date you want.

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Ned Colley

Texas Instruments

Educational Technology Consultant

Phone: (770) 406-8822

Cell: (404) 435-9516