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/.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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.
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.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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
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
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
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