In this Issue
President's Message
NSELA Award Winners
National Plan for Addressing STEM Needs
Tech Support
PDI 2008 and beyond
Safe Science
Meet Your New Board Members
Regional News
Board Meeting Summary
2009: Celebrating with NSELA
1 Hour to Prepare a Lesson
Nominate a Colleague for an Award
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Calendar
July 7 - 10, 2008
NSELA Summer Leadership Institute, Asheville, NC
March 18, 2009
NSELA Professional Development Institute, New Orleans
March 19-March 22, 2009, New Orleans
NSTA Convention
NSELA Leadership Team
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You’ve Got One Hour to Prepare a Lesson
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