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NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, cofounded by the Amgen Foundation, was established to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge by providing professional development and mentoring support to early-career science teachers.
There are two tiers of participation in the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy: Amgen–NSTA Fellows and Associate Fellows. During their fellowship, Academy members engage in web-based professional development activities including a specially designated online learning community; attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Boston, March�27–30, 2008; and participate in the Research Dissemination Conference or a Professional Development Institute. Amgen–NSTA Fellows will also receive online e-mentoring with trained mentors who teach in the same discipline.
A link to the application for next year’s cohort will appear on this page April�2008, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the New Science Teacher Academy Project Director by e-mail: [email protected].
Important Events/Timelines
All New Science Teacher Academy Members
Web seminar dates for Associates and Fellows: Nov.�28, 2007; Jan.�9, 2008; Jan.�23, 2008; Feb.�13, 2008; Mar.�5, 2008; Apr.� 16, 2008, Apr.�23, 2008. (The seminar times are from 6:30�pm to 8:00�pm EST.)
National Conference in Boston: March 26–30, 2008!
