2019 NSELA Leadership Summit

Spanning the Leadership Arch: From Emerging to Veteran Leaders

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APRIL 10, 2019
HYATT REGENCY ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH

315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-655-1234

NSTA has negotiated special discounted room rate of $196 with the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. This rate is available until January 31, 2019. To book your hotel room, click here

Major Speakers

Keynote Presenter: Brett D. Moulding; Teaching Science is Phenomenal

The session presents a vision for three-dimensional science teaching and learning. Brett will engage participants in science instruction consistent with this vision and present the instructional model of Gather, Reason, and Communicate. Participants will learn how science phenomena are essential to teaching and learning consistent with the NRC Framework, NGSS, and science standards consistent with the Framework.

Brett D. Moulding is director of the Utah Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, a five-district professional development collaborative. He was the director of curriculum and instruction at the Utah State Office of Education before retiring in 2008. He was the state science education specialist and coordinator of curriculum from 1993 to 2004. He taught chemistry for 20 years at Roy High School in the Weber school district and served as the district science teacher leader for eight years.

Sam Shaw, Director of Science Review, EdReports.org

Sam Shaw is the Director of Science Review at EdReports.org. Sam came to EdReports from the South Dakota Department of Education, where he oversaw science education in addition to social studies, fine arts, advanced placement, the South Dakota Virtual School, among other programs, and was also a participant in the SD Governor’s Leadership Program. Sam worked statewide with teachers and school leadership to advance education related to college and career readiness (CCR), specifically with regard to CCR standards implementation. Prior to his role at the Department of Education, Sam was a middle school science teacher. He has also held positions of board director and financial officer with the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) where he was also a collaborator on the Science Professional Learning Standards. Sam earned his B.S. in Biology from South Dakota State University and his Executive Master in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota.

Nomination Deadline Extended to January 14, 2019 for OASA Award

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 January 14, 2019.

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.