This free two-day workshop is to assist community college faculty in preparing future teachers in science education. NASA Earth and space scientists and educators share authentic inquiry activities, data, and resources related to key topics from the national science standards. The NACCTEP pre-conference institute in 2010 will include a focus on NASA Earth science data and the theme of climate change. Participants receive a $300 stipend.

• Explore standards-based concepts using authentic inquiry.

• Discuss current science research with NASA scientists.

• Identify ways to address Earth and space science misconceptions.

• Explore collaboration plans with colleagues.

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Nominations

All National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) members are invited to nominate Executive Board candidates.

General requirements for all Board positions

All nominees must be a member of NACCTEP, active in teacher education, and have institutional support to serve for the term of office. The NACCTEP By-laws includes a description of the duties for each position. The By-laws may be accessed here.

Open Positions 2010-2011

• President Elect: must be willing to make a three-year commitment to the organization, one year as President Elect, one year as President, and one year as Past President; past experience on the Executive Board required
• Secretary: two-year term; past experience on the Executive Board required
• Member at Large: two-year term; two positions open

Process for Nominations

• Each nominee must submit a packet to the NACCTEP office at 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281. The packet will include: letter of intent/statement of candidacy which will be posted on the NACCTEP website if selected by the committee; biographical information; a photo; and a supporting letter from the institution reflecting financial support for traveling to Board meetings and the national conference.
• All packets must be received by Friday, April 2, 2010. The packets will be forwarded to the members of the Nominating Committee by Friday, April 9, 2010.
• To best serve the organization, the Nominating Committee will confirm the slate of candidates by Friday, April 23, 2010. Candidates will be notified of selection by Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
  
• Ballots will be emailed to all NACCTEP members by Monday, May 3, 2010.
• The new Board will be announced Thursday, May 20, 2010.