Other Programs

• Access Excellence
  ". . . the online forum for the teaching and learning of high school biology."

• Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking
  ". . . the Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking offers professional development in writing for secondary and college teachers of all subjects . . . .  The workshops model the collaborative learning environment the Institute desires to create for students in which reading, writing, and thinking are active processes.  In addition to its basic writing and thinking workshops, the Institute has developed workshops that address the connections between reading and writing in the teaching of literature and in mathematics and science."

• EcoTeach
  "EcoTeach is a Costa Rican based organization committed to providing education and conservation related connections between the US and Costa Rica . . . .  This course is designed to enable teachers at all grade levels to teach their students about the culture and tropical eco-systems of Costa Rica.  The course, held in Costa Rica, will provide up-close and personal hands-on field experiences in four of the seven ecological zones of the country."

• First Hand Learning
  "First Hand Learning develops inquiry-centered curricula and engaging materials for teaching about the natural world and the processes of science.  With grant funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Science Foundation, First Hand Learning has developed the Object Lessons® Program, which consists of standards-aligned kits for upper elementary students and accompanying teacher professional development."

• Genome Sciences Education Outreach
  "The Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle develops innovative programs that bring leading-edge science to teachers and students in K-12 schools.  These programs provide interdisciplinary, hands-on science curricula, teacher training, equipment, and support to promote systemic change in schools."

• Heritage Online Distance Courses for Teachers
  "Heritage Online is offering distance courses for teachers that use the internet and the First Class Mail program for group discussions, e-mail and document exchange.  Courses are designed to enhance classroom practice, and are available for graduate and undergraduate credit from Antioch University."

• International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment
  "The conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions."

• MCB-HHMI Outreach Program
  "The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, in conjunction with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, offers a variety of programs for high school biology teachers and their students.  Some programs expand the knowledge of teachers by providing a conduit to the latest scientific research and educational technology.  Other programs expose high school students to experimental biology in a laboratory setting.  The broad objective of MCB-HHMI Outreach is to excite students and teachers about doing science and to encourage their further exploration of the life sciences."

• National Student Research Center
  "The National Student Research Center facilitates the establishment of Student Research Centers in schools across the United States of America and around the world.  The NSRC disseminates the innovative, highly effective, and empirically validated Student Research Center approach to instruction."

• O.M.N.I.
  "The Oneonta Mentor Network Initiative (O.M.N.I.) is a consortium of several networks of teacher/mentors in the areas of science, mathematics and technology education.  OMNI mentors are experienced classroom teachers who provide opportunities for the professional development of their colleagues across New York State."

• Penn State Workshops for Science Educators
  "The 2004 Workshops for Science Educators will help you bring standards-based teaching and thought-provoking learning into your classroom. . . .   Middle school and high school teachers (6-12 grades) in all science disciplines--including Earth science, physics, chemistry, meteorology, astronomy, life sciences, and biology--may apply to attend the workshops.  Teachers from all states are welcome to attend. "

• Project 2061
  "Project 2061 of the American Association for the Advancement of Science is a long-term initiative to reform K-12 science education nationwide.  The project is creating a coordinated set of reform tools and services — books, CD-ROMS, on-line resources, and workshops — to help educators work toward science literacy for all students.  This Web site describes Project 2061 and its reform tools and provides access to resources that will help anyone in their work to improve science education."

• Project Lead The Way
  "Project Lead The Way Inc. (PLTW) is a national program forming partnerships among Public Schools, Higher Education Institutions and the Private Sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from our education system."

• STANYS
  "The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) promotes excellence in science education.  The mission of STANYS is to work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for all students to participate in and learn science."

• TAPPED IN
  "TAPPED IN™ is a growing community of over 5000 K-16 teachers, staff, and researchers engaged in professional development programs and informal collaborative activities with colleagues.  Members hold real-time discussions and classes, browse Websites together, explore professional development options, and interact via mailing lists and discussion boards all in a single venue."

• Texas Center for Educational Technology
  "The mission of the Texas Center for Educational Technology is to promote research and development collaboratives between industry, education and communities in order that technologies and applications can be created and adopted for integration into the public school system."

• University of Rochester Life Sciences Learning Center
  "LSLC professional development workshops are offered on a variety of topics and give educators experience with cutting-edge science technologies.  These 6 hour hands-on workshops also provide teachers with innovative instructional materials that are aligned with New York State Math, Science and Technology (MST) standards, as well as National Science Education Standards."