Registration Closes June 30th for the Stability & Change Science Teacher Virtual (Synchronous) Symposium

ASTA’s 4th annual symposium on crosscutting concepts will be occurring VIRTUALLY on July 12th & 13th!

The Stability & Change Science Teacher Symposium is an educational professional development event for PreK-12+ Arizona teachers to increase their understanding of science concepts concerning Stability and Change Crosscutting Concept.

Join ASTA for two incredible days of learning from scientists and researchers from Arizona and around the country. In the spirit of making lemonade with virtual lemons, we are taking advantage of experts from near and far. Throughout the symposium, educators will have the opportunity to look at a variety of science fields using the crosscutting concept lens of stability and change from the Grand Canyon to vaccines, the ocean, and more.

Hands-on experiences using materials in the box of goodies (worth ~$100) each attendee will receive in advance of the symposium, digestion time to discuss how the content and activities apply to their grade level, and time to ask questions to the lineup of everyday STEM superheroes serving as speakers will make this professional development experience out of this world. Using the book Ambitious Science Teaching, educators will reflect on how they can continue to improve their ambitious engagement of students in their learning spaces.  Check out the program!

Bonus Experience! Educators and their families are invited to enjoy a virtual star party in the evening on July 12th. Learn about the stars and constellations with experts from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Then, sit back with some popcorn for a series of talks and Q&A about Mars, the moon, and exoplanets facilitated by experts from NASA and the University of Arizona coordinated by the Planetary Science Institute. Get all your pressing space science questions answered by experts!

 Registration closes June 30th.  This will be live synchronous symposium.

Participants will receive approximately $100 worth of resources. The two days include learning from scientists and researchers across the country, hands-on lessons that can be done with your students and a stargazing family virtual event on Monday July 12.

Cost: $80 ASTA Member/ $110 Non-ASTA Member

ASTA Members must be logged in as a member to obtain member pricing

ASTA Member Registration              General Registration

 

PESI Summer 2021 Science PD Scholarship funds are still available!

 PESI Members can apply for up to *$160

to participate in Summer 2021 Science PD events.

 Apply today!   Send PESI your contact information

and the class you plan to register for!

  pesitucson.org/contact

 *One application per member, up to $160 to be awarded on a first come first served basis!   If accepted, the PESI Summer 2021 Science PD Scholarship does require that you register and pay for your workshop/s in advance and forward a copy of your paid registration to PESI. Contact PESI for additional information.

 

 

Apply for $2000 scholarship for PD to add a STEM subject certification; or to qualify to teach dual enrollment

Scholarships are available for Arizona Certified teachers to attend professional development (PD) to add a STEM subject certification; or to qualify to teach dual enrollment

 

Certified AZ teachers can  apply NOW for a $2,000 professional development (PD) scholarship. Teachers have three years to use the $2000.

    

 

Apply at   https://www.azed.gov/titlei/pd-pilot-program
Professional development must support a certificated teacher in gaining additional credentials (e.g., qualify to teach dual enrollment physics or chemistry) and/or certifications in math, a science subject, technology, engineering or CTE.

Click here for feedback from 7 teachers who used their $2000 scholarship from 2017: 
     http://modeling.asu.edu/AZ/$2000scholarshipsFeedback2019.pdf

PESI Scholarships for Summer Professional Learning

PESI Scholarships for Summer Professional Learning

 Plan for summer professional learning now!

 Scholarship funds are available for PESI Members  

to support participation in Summer Science PD events!     

*One application per member, up to $160 to be awarded on a first come first served basis!  

 Send your contact information

and the class you plan to register for to:

  pesitucson.org/contact

You will be notified if funds are available or not.

 See below for examples of Science PD opportunities to choose from.

 


 

 2021 Virtual Summer Leadership Institute

Summer of Synergistic Science: Connecting, Sharing, and Networking

The NSELA Board and Executive Committee have made the decision to hold the upcoming Summer Leadership Institute virtually over three weeks leading into the upcoming school year. The dates of the conference will be July 20, July 28 and August 5, and will focus upon topics under the umbrellas of leadership, engineering, and scientific phenomena.

Day 1  – Tuesday, July 20th 

Embedded Engineering:Engineering can be used as a way to help ALL students identify with and apply science concepts. By experiencing high quality engineering curriculum, utilizing problem solving and design, students can address social justice issues within their place. This strand will bring in varied perspectives and expertise around how to embed engineering within the science classroom with a focus on equity.

Day 2 – Wednesday, July 28th

Phenomena: Phenomena are not just a hook! This strand will explore all aspects where phenomena have an impact including high quality curriculum, assessment, language and culture, and community connections.

Day 3 – Thursday, August 5th 

Leadership Development:  Leadership skills can constantly be developed and improved, especially with the support of a community, like NSELA. This strand will hit on various components of leadership including professional (publication tips, education research) and personal (self-care, implicit bias) considerations

Registration Prices

Full conference experience: $79 for NSELA Members, $139 Non-Members (this includes an NSELA membership)

Daily registration: $33 for NSELA Members

Register Now

 

 

 

 

Virtual Academy – 22 Days of Science Professional Learning

Dig into the 3-Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards with ASTA during our Virtual Academy happening the month of June. You can join ASTA Ambassadors throughout the month of June for webinars (free for members; $5 for Non ASTA member) and workshops ($25 for members; $35 for Non ASTA members). You can pick and choose which sessions you’d like to attend. Registration in advance is required for all sessions.

 

Stability & Change Science Teacher Virtual Symposium

When:  July 12 and 13th, 2021

Where: Virtual via Zoom

Cost:  $80 ASTA Members (You must be logged in as a member to obtain this pricing);

$110 Non ASTA Members

On July 12th & 13th, ASTA will hold its VIRTUAL  Stability and Change Science Teacher Symposium.   
Do you want to learn how to use the Stability and Change crosscutting concept in your curriculum?
Would you like to deepen your science knowledge?
Register today for the Virtual Stability and Change Science Teacher Symposium.  Throughout the symposium, educators will have the opportunity to look at a variety of science fields using the crosscutting concept lens of stability and change from the Grand Canyon to vaccines, the ocean, and more. Hands-on experiences using materials in the box of goodies (worth ~$100) each attendee will receive in advance of the symposium, digestion time to discuss how the content and activities apply to their grade level, and time to ask questions to the lineup of everyday STEM superheroes serving as speakers will make this professional development experience out of this world.  Registration closes June 30th.  

 

 

                                                                                          

                                                           

 

                                 

 

Registration OPEN for #STEMAZingInstitute 2021 – powered by Tucson Electric Power! Southern AZ teachers, don’t miss this exceptional PD opportunity. 3-day strands on @MeetEdison robots, offline coding for young children, school gardens, and social insect sciencing! 

Everything you need to reflect and refine your teaching practice! Experience new lessons from the student perspective while still wearing your teacher hat. Southern Arizona teachers walk away from workshops and institute strands with the materials and supplies they need to immediately engage their students.

Each workshop has a  $75 registration fee

and offers 18 recertification hours

For more information click the links below or

click https://stemazing.org/register/ to go to the

StemAZing Project Website

June 1-3, 2021 – PLAY-TO-CODE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS IN THE MAKING – OFFLINE GAMES, STORIES, & KINESTHETIC CODING Virtual via Zoom – For PreK-2nd Grade Teachers

 June 1-3, 2021 – WILD ROBOTS FOR ALL AGES: MEET, CODE, AND ENGINEER EDISON ROBOTS INSPIRED BY ROZ Virtual via Zoom – For 3rd-12th Grade Teachers

June 8-10, 2021 – BUG BEHAVIOR AND BEYOND: SCIENCING WITH INSECTS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM  Virtual via Zoom – For K-5th Grade Teachers

 June 8-10, 2021 – WIGGLE, WEED, AND GROW: USING SCHOOL GARDENS TO CULTIVATE STEM MINDS  Hybrid – In-Person and Virtual via Zoom – For PreK-12th Grade Teachers