Gentle readers, here are two opportunities for us to be part of a larger professional community.
For just 24 hours, beginning 9:00 a.m. on Monday, NSTA membership for $50
The National Science Teachers Association publishes four journal, including Science and Children, the journal for early childhood through grade 6. The December issue has 5 articles written with the early childhood educator in mind (plus the Early Years column). By joining NSTA you get a journal in the mail and access to many archived and additional resources online as well as discounts on books and conferences.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, November 28, for one day only, a regular individual NSTA membership (normally $75) will be offered online for 33% off, or just $50! Whether you’re renewing your membership, re-joining some time after an earlier membership lapsed, or starting out with a brand-new membership, click here for your Cyber Monday countdown clock and then, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, 11/28/2011, a link will appear that will take you to your savings page. This offer is valid only online and will expire in just 24 hours, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, so remind yourself on Cyber Monday to join/renew and save!
The NSTA membership broadened my professional development choices and gives me a community to go to with questions about teaching science. Be part of this community by joining NSTA.
Online Professional Development from NCQTL
“Why and How Can We Promote Science in Early Childhood” is the title of the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning’s Front Porch Series Broadcast Call of Monday, November 28^th, 2011 (10:00AM – 10:45AM PST). Topics include:

• Children’s ability to engage in inquiry
• Fostering children’s engagement in science
• Benefits of early science teaching and learning

A brief presentation by Dr. Andrew Shouse and Dr. Ximena Dominguez will be followed by time for questions and answers. Dr. Shouse authored (with Sarah Michaels and Schweingruber) Ready, Set, Science! Putting Research to Work in K-8 Science Classrooms, a 2008 Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Book Award winner. Dr. Dominguez, an Early Childhood Researcher at SRI International, is currently    co-leading the early science NCQTL task force, identifying evidence-based practices that support early science learning.
Space is limited to 500—go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/242569846 to reserve a spot. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Broadcast Call. Contact for more information: ncqtl@uw.edu or 877-731-0764
Readers, you can post information about upcoming events on the forums you participate in. Maybe they include the NSTA Learning Center, NAEYC Interest Forums, or the Early Childhood Science Interest Forum (naeyc) on Facebook.
Peggy