Shell

Applications should reflect NGSS/three-dimensional learning or national/state science education standards if necessary and must include the following information in the order presented:

• A narrative describing the applicant’s science education experiences, not to exceed 750 words.
• Prepare a 500‐750 word narrative describing a plan for your attendance at the national conference. Specify topics you are interested in attending and how the experience gained would advance your learning and that of your students. Describe any conferences and sessions you have attended.
• Agree to submit a follow up summary of national conference experiences within 30 days of NSTA national conference on science education, not to exceed 750 words.
• Agree to participate in the Shell Educator Cohort throughout the award year.
• Agree to attend NSTA Teachers Awards events, attend the AMSE Alice J. Moses Breakfast or replacement AMSE event, participate in the Multicultural Share‐a‐thon, participate in the AMSE Town Hall Meeting, at the national conference on science education.
• Agree to submit a final report of professional development and growth in May of the following year, not to exceed 750 words.
• Two letters of support with at least one from an education colleague who can describe the merit of the applicant’s work in an urban school setting. Letters should not exceed two pages each. Letters of support should accompany packet. Letters sent separately will not be considered.
• Attach a curriculum vita, not exceeding two pages, which includes a brief description of your teaching experience, education, and previous awards and recognition.
• Upon receipt, all submissions become the property of NSTA. Applications will not be returned. Late or faxed applications will not be accepted. Completed applications must be received by January 2, 2025. Applications may only be submitted via the online submission form found at www.nsta.org/awards.