New Opportunities: February 1st, 2021 (Beginning of Black History Month)

Kick-Off Black History Month with a story from Dr. Anthony Jackson!

A short inspiring video of the history of the 2020 NC Superintendent of the year. “Different is NOT Deficient!”

Spring 2021 Workshop Series

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CONTENT

Evaluating for Understanding

Thursdays Feb. 18, March 4 and 18, April 15

from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.

FREE for NCSTA Members

$30 for Non-members (complimentary membership included)

One Registration covers all four sessions.

Credit Card Payments Only.

Registration opens Feb. 1^st at www.ncsta.org/events

A Zoom link will be sent to those who register on the day of each session.

Contact Manley Midgett at 919-218-7917 or [email protected]

Presenters: Laura Lowder, Pfeiffer University

Michael Lowder, Stanly Community College

Brad Rhew, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Warren Potts, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Manley Midgett, Meredith College

Angela Adams, Cumberland County Schools

Description of Sessions:

Feb 18 – Activities will be identified and explained so that teachers will know what to teach and not teach for the topics below:

Weather and Climate at grades K, 2 and 5

Properties of Matter at grades K through 5

Mar 4 – Activities will be identified and explained so that teachers will know what to teach and not teach for the topics below:

Plants for grades K through 5

Animals for grades K through 5

Mar 18 – Leaders will explain when to use and not use Multiple Choice test items as well as tips for writing effective items. Science Note-booking and classroom activities will be demonstrated for use in creating formative science evaluations.

Apr 15 – Leaders will share as many K-5 summative science evaluations as time allows and explain how each is effective in gauging student understanding rather than expecting memorization and rote-learning.

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Federal Opportunities:

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)PAEMST Nominations and Applications are Now Open!This year’s awards will honor science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers working in grades 7-12. Nominations close on March 1, 2021.
Applications must be completed by April 1, 2021.Join a PAEMST webinar to learn more: https://www.paemst.org/webinar

Middle School Teachers : Fellows Program for Game-Based Learning about Ecosystems

You are invited to apply to be a part of the inaugural class of I-ACT Fellows Program, which will include 16 teachers from North Carolina and Indiana.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2021.

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program

The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program provides an opportunity for K–12 educators from the United States to conduct research and engage in other professional learning experiences abroad for three to six months.
Application Deadline: March 7, 2021.

The Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Teaching Award

The Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Teaching Award, sponsored by Bio-Rad Laboratories, recognizes a teacher who demonstrates outstanding and creative teaching of biotechnology in the classroom. The award includes a recognition plaque to be presented at the NABT Professional Development Conference, one-year complimentary membership to NABT and up to $500 toward travel to the NABT Professional Development Conference and Bio-Rad materials.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2021.

Outstanding New Biology Teacher Achievement Award

This award, sponsored by Pearson, the Neil A. Campbell Educational Trust and NABT, recognizes outstanding teaching (grades 7-12 only) by a “new” biology/life science instructor within their first three years of teaching (when nominated) who has developed an original and outstanding program or technique and made a contribution to the profession at the start of their career.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2021.

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Program

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards are given for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level.” Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount of earth science content with their students is eligible.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021.

NBCTApps Update!

Thank you to all of those participants who were able to join us on January 11th for our fifth National Board Support Group Session entitled, “Content Area Breakout Session Support!” We hope to see you next month at our February 8th meeting, “Self-Assessment and Wellness Check”, from 3:45 to 5:15pm.

Check out our additional support events in the coming months, and sign up to attend at the link below!