how does wsta support science teachers? wsta conference-spokane, washington october 17-19, 2014
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How Does WSTA Support Science Teachers?WSTA CONFERENCE-SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
OCTOBER 17-19, 2014
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Long Term Organizational Goals
Promoting professional knowledge and growth.
Establishing a communication network.
Exploring curriculum development.
Recognizing and rewarding excellence.
Creating public awareness of the importance of quality science education.
Forming an organized voice on pertinent legislative policies and issues.
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Goals for 2014-2014
Ongoing professional development informed by our members
Sustainable practices to provide conferences on an annual basis
Utilizing our new website for the purpose of serving our membership
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Our New WSTA Website!
Manages membership
Manages registrations for conferences, volunteers,
professional development
Online WSTA Journal
Member Access using a login
www.wsta.net (Let’s visit!)
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Membership and Benefits
New and Renewal
Access to more features once you are a member
Email reminders and Blasts
WSTA Momentum Updates!
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WSTA Journal
Stay informed
Now electronic!
Relevant Information about practices and pedagogy
Upcoming events, elections, other info
Downloadable or Viewable on the site
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How can we support your work?
10 Regional Representatives
Professional Development Needs/Survey
Conference
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Professional Development
Informed by OSPI, Washington State LASER, WA STEM
Quality trainers-Our Regional Representatives!
Our goal-Each region
Common training outline
Information and Registration through our website
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Professional Development This Year!
Biology End-of-Course
Biology Collection of Evidence
Implementation of NGSS
Let us know (survey)!
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Financial Support
WSTA Leadership Scholarship
Teacher of the Year Award
Other opportunities
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Opportunities to Serve
WSTA Board Positions
Volunteering
Work with Regional Representatives