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OSTA 2009 Fall Staff Development Conference

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Make plans to attend the premier event for Oklahoma Science teachers!

Call For Presentations!

The OSTA Fall Conference is a time to share what you know about teaching and learning science as well as learn new things and grow as a professional.  Feel free to share a new technique, a novel use of technology, or findings from your latest summer workshop.  Have and upcoming inservice program for science teachers?  The OSTA Fall conference is an ideal way to promote your program.  Download the Call for Proposal to submit a proposal to present at the fall conference.

Call for Nominations!

The OSTA Fall conference includes the annual OSTA business meeting.  OSTA members are able to vote to elect new members to the OSTA Board of Directors.  The OSTA Nominations Committee is now accepting Nominations for the odd numbered OSTA regions (1,3, and 5) as well as Secretary, Vice-President, High School Division Director, and Elementary Division Director. That’s a lot of opportunity to serve and help make a difference in Science Education in Oklahoma.  Self Nominations are encouraged!  Download the Nominations form here.

OSTA Awards!

OSTA presents annual awards to recognize those among us who have made significant contributions to science education in the state.  The Jack Renner Distinguished Service Award is the top award given by OSTA, but other recognition is given annually to Oklahoma Science teachers at the Elementary, Middle Level, High School, and College levels. The OSTA Awards Committee is now accepting award nominations.  Download a nomination form here.

Invitation to Exhibitors…

Have a product of interest to science teachers?  Have a program that needs advertisement? Does you company or organization offer service of interest to Oklahoma science teachers and schools?  Exhibit space is available at reasonable rates.  Download the Exhibitors proposal here.

It’s Not Too Early to Register!

Register now and avoid the rush.  Pre-conference registration is only $35 and includes the OSTA Awards Luncheon and membership renewal for the next year.  Pre-service science teachers can attend for $20 (lunch and membership included).  Download the OSTA Fall Conference Registration form.

Introducing the OSTA Carpool Special…

Primary Registrants who register three (3) additional Full Conference or Pre-service participants on the second page of the conference registration form will receive a waiver of their registration fee. Think about it! Sign up three more paid registrations on this form and you can attend the OSTA Fall Conference, plus enjoy lunch and renew your 2010 membership at no cost!

So round up three colleagues and fill up your car and save with the OSTA Carpool Special.