March 26, 2010 Summer PD Opportunities

Open to ALL AMSTI teachers:  Enroll through the JSU InService Website http://inservice.jsu.edu/

All workshops will be at the JSU InService Center - McClellan

Questions? :  Call or email Tanya Barnes  - tbarnes@jsu.edu or 256-847-0784

Date	Day	Title	Time	Who is involved? Target Audience
14-Jun-10	Monday	Differentiate Instruction - Strategies that work in EVERY classroom	8:30-11:30	K-12
15-Jun-10	Tuesday	GLOBE and Math go together like Milk and Oreos	8:30-11:30	K-8 math and science
15-Jun-10	Tuesday	Got GLOBE, now what?	12:30-3:30	Grades K, 3 and 6 science
16-Jun-10	Wednesday	Got GLOBE, now what?	8:30 - 11:30	Grades 1, 4, and 7 science
16-Jun-10	Wednesday	Got GLOBE, now what?	12:30 - 3:30	Grades 2, 5, and 8 science
16-Jun-10	Wednesday	Math Strategies	8:00 - 11:00	K-2 math
16-Jun-10	Wednesday	Math Strategies	12:00 - 3:00	3rd - 5th  math
17-Jun-10	Thursday	What's My Line K -5 Geometry Activities	8:00 - 11:00	K-5 math
17-Jun-10	Thursday	Making Sense of Numbers	12:00 - 3:00	K-5 math
28-Jun-10	Monday	"E's" on Down the Road, Inquiry in Math and Science	8:3-0 - 11:30	K-8 math and science

Science Teachers

http://www.nationallabday.org/
National Lab Day is more than just a day. It's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators. 
Volunteers, university students, scientists, engineers, other STEM professionals and, more broadly, members of the community are working together with educators and students to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. When an educator posts a project, our system will help them get the resources needed to bring that project to fruition.  
NLD is already underway! We currently have projects throughout the country - Interactive Map.
In the first week of May, 2010 we will celebrate this collaboration with National Lab Day activities across the country.

TI 84 update

The TI-84 Plus has an update for the Operating System.  It can be

downloaded at:   education.ti.com/84

This update includes a Math Print Mode that will allow you to enter fractions as fractions and calculate answers as fractions or mixed numbers rather than only as a decimal. 

Congratulations

Congratulations Michele Dieta, and Jennifer Johnson.  A great article about Sardis HS.

http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b69ede6809e0d57c

Congratulations Dr. Eric Mackey, Mr. Mike Newell and Ms. Lauren Haslam.  Jacksonville High School received one of two  solar panels in the state.  The solar panels are valued at $12, 000 and are installed in the field house.   For more information on energy efficiency please see http://www.wratt.org/.

Grants!

Please check out these great new opportunities for funding!


Classroom Earth 2010 National High School Challenge

This one provides grants up to $4,000 to help support innovative projects to incorporate environmental education into ALL subject areas. Teachers from all subject areas are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Monday February 22, 2010.

For complete details please go to http://classroomearth.org/challenge/2010

“Get Ur Good On” Grant

Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) is partnering with Youth Service America to create this grant. Students are eligible for $500 grants to support various projects. Grant applications are due by February 22, 2010. Please visit http://www.cybergrants.com/ysa/goodongrants/quiz for complete details

Horace Mann Scholarship for Educators

Looking to continue your education? If you are a K-12 teacher with at least 2 years experience you may qualify for a scholarship between $500 and $5,000. Please visit https://www.horacemann.com/resources/scholarships/default.aspx for all details.

GRANT

Competitive Grants


Legacy provides environmental education grants annually through the Competitive Grants Program. Funds for this program are allocated specifically to assist with helping to create environmentally responsible citizens through education. Any non-profit Alabama organization planning a community based environmental program is encouraged to apply. Competitive grants are available for up to $10,000.


Download the application

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Mini-Grants


The Environmental Education Mini-Grant program provides funding for hands-on environmental education programs to communities in Alabama. Mini-grants assist Alabama citizens with local environmental projects. Although teachers make up the majority of applicants, any non-profit organization wishing to pursue a community-based environmental project in Alabama is encouraged to apply. Applicants may apply for up to $2,500.


http://www.legacyenved.org/pdf/2011%20Mini-Grant%20Application.pdf

Download the application

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Earth Month Sponsorships

The Earth Month Sponsorship program is designed to assist communities, organizations and schools by providing funding for the educational components of their programs. These programs must center around Earth Month or Earth Day, celebrated during April. The Earth Month Sponsorships are available up to $300 or up to $500 if matching funds are available.







Download the application

Deadline: February 26, 2010













Scholarships



Legacy's Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Alabama students who are pursuing environmentally related careers. Students who are of at least junior standing are encouraged to apply. If you are planning to make a difference in Alabama's environment when you complete your studies, don't miss this chance to secure financial assistance for tuition and books. Undergraduate students are eligible for up to $1,500 and graduate students are eligible for up to $2,000.

Download the application

Deadline: May 7, 2010

http://www.legacyenved.org/pdf/2011%20Competitive%20Grant%20Application.pdf

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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