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“A community of learners - Sharing the joys of teaching and learning - Creating and refining a vision of science education - Helping teachers put this vision into practice with their students”

2008 ASTA Conference

Join us in "Advancing STEM Education in Arizona - Building the Bridges" by participating in the annual conference of the Arizona Science Teachers Association at the Mesa Convention Center on September 25-26, 2008. Once again, the conference format is two days filled with sessions sharing classroom teaching ideas, special speakers, exhibits, as well as opportunities to network with other science teachers from throughout Arizona.

The conference begins with concurrent sessions on Thursday, September 25, at 8 AM. The conference ends on Friday, September 26, at 5 PM. Please visit the Annual Conference page for information regarding registration, program proposal submission, awards nominations, and exhibitor information.

This year's conference includes exciting keynote speakers scheduled for each day. Be sure to check the conference details page regularly for updated information.

Leadership

Hosts annual statewide conference

Provides support for NSTA regional conferences

Mentoring

Modeling of innovative instructional techniques and methods

Community

The ASTA News Update is a periodic electronic update emailed to members that features upcoming events, activities, professional development opportunities, and other important announcements pertaining to science education for educators of all grade levels.
Providing a statewide voice for science educators
Working with state officials to influence educational policy
Opportunities to share your ideas for improving science education
Opportunities to help your colleagues

Collaboration

Working with the NSTA and NABT to support regional and national conferences
Participating with other science interest groups like the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, etc. to provide professional opportunities for science teachers
Participating in Arizona's Building a Presence for Science program to identify a point of contact for every school in Arizona

Partnership

ASTA gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support. Their gifts make a big difference for all science teachers in their quest to prepare students for the STEM jobs of Arizona’s future.

Last Updated May 2, 2008

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Questions or comments? Please send us an email at asta@nau.edu