The 2015 annual conference of the International Literacy Association (ILA) takes place July 18-20. Featuring general session speakers Shaquille O’Neal, Octavia Spencer, Shiza Shahid, and Stephen Peters, the conference organizers state: “Illiteracy is a solvable problem, and together, we can make a difference! Amplify your efforts by joining forces with us at ILA 2015 in St. Louis, where you’ll get information and inspiration to transform your students’ lives. “ The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will be there to join this meaningful movement, resolved to end illiteracy.

NSTA’s position on Elementary School Science states “we support the notion that inquiry science must be a basic in the daily curriculum of every elementary school student at every grade level.” And we believe that science is a key component of a complete and rigorous curriculum for all students. Supported by our community of expert educators with a solid science education background and a passion for literacy, we’ve assembled a powerful resource collection that helps integrate science and literacy at the elementary level. Join us in St. Louis, Missouri, July 18-20 to learn more, and stop by our booth to share your ideas with us about the direction in which you see education going.

When you do visit us, whether onsite or online, we hope you will sample some of our resources:

• Professional journals, packed with science teaching techniques, lessons, and activities
• Classroom-tested tools for integrating science and literacy in elementary classrooms
• Formative assessment strategies that thousands of educators are using now
• Quick reference guides to NGSS implementation
• NSTAKids books… fun for kids, accurate science for teachers

Visit booth #524 onsite to learn more, and don’t miss these special events:

In-Booth Events

Saturday, July 18
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Meet NSTA Retiring President Juliana Texley
11 a.m.–12 p.m. Book signing by Picture Perfect Science authors Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry
1 p.m.–2 p.m. Book signing by Picture Perfect Science authors Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry
2 p.m.–4 p.m. Book signing by Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers author Jessica Fries-Gaither

Sunday, July 19
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Book signing by Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers author Jessica Fries-Gaither
4 p.m. Book Raffle! Complete Set (6) of the “Next Time You See” NSTA Kids book

Sessions

Saturday, July 18

3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Session: Picture Perfect Science: Using Children’s Literature to Guide Inquiry
Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan
Session #00280
Room 229

Monday, July 20

11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session: Science as a Vehicle for Improving Literacy Skills
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Session #00281
Room 225

1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Session: Choosing and Using Great Science Trade Books
Juliana Texley and Suzanne Flynn
Session #00793
Room 242

Can’t make it to the booth? Use promo code ILA15 online at the NSTA Science Store to receive the same 20% discount on all NSTA Press publications* that our members get—plus $5 off NSTA membership for yourself or a science teacher on your team!

*Offer good only on NSTA Press publications, from July 11–August 31, 2015, and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

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

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On behalf of the leadership of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), NSTA staff, and NSTA members, I would like to welcome and thank the NSTA members listed below, who are newly serving on our Standing Committees, Advisory Boards, and Panels; their terms of appointment began on June 1, 2015, and they’ve already begun doing important work like planning for our upcoming area conferences, getting the word out about legislation affecting teachers across the United States, and reviewing our journals and other publications!

With the adoption of the NSTA Strategic Goals each committee, advisory board, and panel will focus on some aspect of the implementation plan for the upcoming year. We will strive to not only strengthen our organization through better engagement of the membership but also equip science educators to be advocates, to strengthen elementary science education, to implement NGSS practices through STEM, and to utilize NSTA resources for their professional learning.

Your presidential chain (which includes me, President-Elect Mary Gromko, and Retiring President Juliana Texley), Board and Council, are very grateful for the willingness of these members to join our team. We will work together to develop creative attitudes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for all our students. NSTA members who are interested in volunteering for a position on one of our committees, advisory boards, or review panels can find more information online. Not a member, but interested in shaping the direction of science education in the future? See all of our member benefits here.

Carolyn Hayes is the NSTA President, 2015-2016; follow her on Twitter at caahayes.

New Committee/Advisory Board/Panel Members

College
Cindy Birkner
Sarah Lang
John Wiginton

Coordination
David Johnson
Linda Schoen Giddings
Andria Stammen

High School
Lauren Case
Courtney Leifert
Steven Wood

Informal
Ed Barker
Joy Kubarek
Brad Tanner

Middle Level
Justin Brosnahan
Melanie Canaday
Tiauna Washington

Multicultural
Lisa Ernst
Sandra Osorio
Darrell Walker

Preschool-Elementary
Patricia Paulson
Stephanie Selznick
Danae Wirth

Preservice
David Crowther
Bianca Deliberto
Cynthia Gardner
Carolyn Mohr
Kira Heeschen (Preservice Teacher Rep)
Elaine Scarvey (Preservice Teacher Rep)

NSTA Teacher Accreditation
Carole Lee
Starlin Weaver

Professional Development
Cherry Brewton
Brittany Head
Catherine Shelton

Research
Victor Sampson
Kristen Sumrall
Cathy Wissehr

Audit
Rene Carson

Awards
Mary Maddox
Sheila Smith
Pam Vaughan

Budget
Jean Tushie

Nominations
Elsa Bailey
Michelle Daml
Gerald Darling
Janice Koch
Barbara Morrow

Aerospace
Kathy Biernat
Jacqueline Pfeiffer
Taylor Planz

Conference
Monica Ellis

Development
Patty McGinnis

International
Kathryn Elkins
Faiza Abdul Qayyum
Antoinette Schlobohm

Investment
Steve Rich

Journal of College Science Teaching
Issam Abi-El-Mona
Elizabeth Allan
David Wojnowski

NSTA Reports
Aaron Eling
Suzan Locke
Derenda Marshall

Retired
Lloyd Barrow
Gary Koppelman
Carrie Launius
Marilyn Richardson

Science and Children
Judy Clephane
Sherry Harrington
Laura Maricle

Science Matters
Ann Huber
Susan Tate
Jeni Williams

Science Safety
Patricia Hillyer
Rick Rutland
Rebecca Stanfield
Mary Loesing (reappointed)
Kathleen Brooks (extended)

Science Scope
Mary Pella-Donnelly
Heather Janes
Mary Elizabeth McKnight

Special Needs
Carol Cao
Meribeth Lowe
Sheryl Sotelo

Technology
Donna Cole
Kristen Kohli
Mijana Lockard

TST
Brian Bollone
Geri Granger
Traci Richardson

Urban Science
Brandon Gillette
Alton Lee
EllaJay Parfitt

CBC
Genet Mehari
Len Sharp
Trupti Vora

New Science Teachers
Alaina Anderson
Rebecca Gibson
Sumi Hagiwara

Shell
Peggy Carlisle
Carrie Lanius
Kristen Poindexter

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

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