how does wsta support science teachers?
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How Does WSTA Support Science Teachers?. WSTA Conference-Spokane, Washington October 17-19, 2014. Long Term Organizational Goals. Promoting professional knowledge and growth. Establishing a communication network. Exploring curriculum development. Recognizing and rewarding excellence. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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.
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
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!)
Membership and Benefits
New and Renewal
Access to more features once you are a member
Email reminders and Blasts
WSTA Momentum Updates!
WSTA Journal
Stay informed
Now electronic!
Relevant Information about practices and pedagogy
Upcoming events, elections, other info
Downloadable or Viewable on the site
How can we support your work?
10 Regional Representatives
Professional Development Needs/Survey
Conference
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
Professional Development This Year!
Biology End-of-Course
Biology Collection of Evidence
Implementation of NGSS
Let us know (survey)!