Nine Ways Science Teachers Can Make the Most of #NSTA16 Nashville

By Carole Hayward

Posted on 2016-02-29

As you make your plans for NSTA’s National Conference in Nashville, take a look at this diverse array of events and opportunities designed to enrich your experience. (If you haven’t registered for the conference yet, what are you waiting for? Here’s information on how to register.)

NSTA’s conference offers many specialized opportunities for science educators. Find the ones that are right for you, and register for them today. Some events are free and others have a cost attached, but most require separate registration or tickets. Start planning now, so you don’t miss out. See you in Nashville!

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Teaming Up for STEM

Bring a team to the conference, and NSTA will customize the conference experience for you and your team by engaging with you before, during, and after the conference to focus your STEM implementation efforts. Learn more!

Professional Learning Institutes

Enrich your conference experience by adding either a one-day or a full Professional Learning Institute (PLI) that explores key topics in science/STEM education in depth. Register for one of six March 30 PLIs today.

11th Annual NSTA Global Conversations in Science Education Conference

Join us on March 30 for plenary talks by international scholars, round table discussions, a panel discussion, and poster presentations. And don’t miss the Welcome to My Classroom field trip opportunities to view a science or STEM classroom. Learn how to get your tickets.

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NGSS Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Kick start the NGSS teacher training in your district with this March 30-31 workshop. Attendees will receive and use the e-book, Discover the NGSS: Primer and Unit Planner. Space is limited, so sign up today. (Also, join us for two free NGSS@NSTA events: the Forum and the Share-a-Thon.)

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The Northrop Grumman Foundation PLI Scholarship Program

If you are attending the conference, your school or district is within 200 miles of Nashville, and your student population has high needs, submit your application to be considered for a scholarship to a March 30 PLI.

NSTA Press® Author Sessions

Many NSTA Press® authors are presenting sessions that offer new classroom ideas and strategies based on the topics presented in their books. Come listen to what your favorite science education authors have to say. Check out the schedule of author sessions.

Elementary Extravaganza

Join your elementary colleagues on Friday, April 1, at an event designed just for your interests. You’ll walk away with a head full of ideas and arms full of materials and resources. Mark this on your calendar.

Meet Me in the Middle Day

An entire day is planned just for middle school educators. Join us on Saturday, April 2, for a networking session, more than a dozen sessions, and an afternoon share-a-thon. You’ll head home with strategies you can implement right away. Check out the entire program.

Teacher Researcher Day

Do you ask questions and gather data about your students’ learning to better understand what is happening in your classroom? Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, you’ll want to join us on Saturday, April 2, for a full day of activities, including a poster session and sessions presented by teacher researchers. Add these sessions to your calendar.

The mission of NSTA is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

Future NSTA Conferences

2016 National Conference

Nashville, March 31–April 3

2016 STEM Forum & Expo

Denver, July 27–30

2016 Area Conferences

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