2019 Board Nomination Process Is Open

It is time for nominations for the 2019 NSELA elections! Positions open for the 2019 election are:

President Elect - One Year Term prior to Presidency (Three year commitment including: president elect, president, and past president)
Region A Director: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, PA, NJ and NY - Three Year Term

Must live or work in Region A

Region C Director: TN, NC, SC, AL, GA, FL, AR, MS, LA and Caribbean - Three Year Term

Must live or work in Region C

Nominees must submit their Nomination Packets online no later than November 15, 2018. Letters of endorsement (3-5 total) must also be submitted no later than November 15, 2018. It may be helpful to also review the j ob descriptions for all positions. If you have any questions, please contact the NSELA Nominations and Election Chair Joan Gilbert.

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Nominations Open for OASA and OLISE Awards

It’s time to nominate outstanding candidates for two prestigious NSELA awards that honor outstanding contributions in Science/STEM education.

The OASA (Outstanding Administrative Support Award) is presented at the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) luncheon held at the annual NSELA Leadership Summit. The award is accompanied by a check for $1,000 and a plaque donated by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.

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Nomination packets are due on November 30, 2018.

The OLISE (Outstanding Leadership in Science Education) Award is sponsored by NSELA and Pearson and will be presented during the NSELA Pearson sponsored breakfast at the NSTA Conference. The OLISE recipient will receive a $1000.00 check and a plaque generously donated by Pearson.

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Nomination packets are due on November 30, 2018.

If you have questions, contact Nancy Kellogg, Awards Chair at [email protected].

Member-Only Webinar Recordings Available

Did you miss a recent NSELA webinar? Not to worry! We record our webinars and they can be accessed for free by members.

Recordings available:

"Three Dimensional Learning Using Data Collection Technology" - November 6, 2018
"Transforming Science Assessment: State Systems of Assessment" - October 24, 2018
"Supporting Students in Meaningful Engagement in Three Dimensional Learning Through NGSS Storylines" - August 30, 2018
"Prepare for Standardized Testing with Interactive Online Simulations" - March 1, 2018
"Building a Science Strategy for Your School or District" - Nov. 14, 2017

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Winners Of The 2018 VESELS Scholarships Announced

The VESELS Scholarships are awarded to emerging leaders in each Region to support their attendance at the NSELA Summer Leadership Institute.

Our winners are:

Alyssa Mocharnuk, Science Department Head at Foxborough Public Schools in Foxborough, MA
Amy Hochschild, 6th Grade Science Teacher at Berkshire Local Schools in Burton, OH
Brianna Greco, Science & ESL Teacher at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, NE
Jennifer Gibson, 5th Grade Science Teacher at Midway Independent School District in Waco, TX
Katrina Reno, Instruction Coach at Moss Point School District in Moss Point, MS
Dylann Pinkman, Middle School Science Liaison and Teacher at Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE

Congratulations to our winners! We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia July 9-11, 2018.

Let's Help Every Student Succeed With STEM

NSTA, in collaboration with 100kin10 and other key STEM leaders, has developed a new campaign designed to ensure that STEM and science/STEM teachers are a focus of the new federal education law at the state and local levels.