Announcing the Creation of the AMSTI Affiliates Program |
AMSTI provides intensive grade and subject specific professional development to teachers in AMSTI schools for two consecutive summers for two weeks each summer. To help our teachers continue their professional development in years three and beyond, we would like to offer them other high-quality opportunities using a “menu-based” approach. Once designated as an AMSTI Affiliate, AMSTI teachers can participate in your workshops and receive AMSTI credit for doing so. Participation in any of the AMSTI Affiliate programs by AMSTI Schools is strictly voluntary. |
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Disclaimer: Whereas AMSTI reviews programs that submit to become AMSTI Affiliates and will do its best to select programs that appear to meet the criteria listed below, please understand that AMSTI Affiliate programs operate independently of AMSTI. AMSTI is not responsible for the content or operation of AMSTI Affiliate programs, or any problems, difficulties, or issues that may result from a school's participation in such programs.
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AMSTI Affiliates Booklet |
AMSTI has assembled, in an easy to read format, information on other programs that offer similar high-quality opportunities for learning that support the instructional philosophies of AMSTI. Such opportunities are contained in this AMSTI Affiliates Program Resource Booklet. AMSTI teachers are encouraged to participate in workshops of designated AMSTI Affiliates as they continue to grow professionally.
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If your organization is interested in becoming an
AMSTI Affiliate: |
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Important: Please note that AMSTI Affiliate programs must be self-supporting; AMSTI does not provide financial support for Affiliates.
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2. Download and complete the AMSTI Affiliate application.
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3. Return the completed application to:
Dr. Sandy Ledwell
AMSTI Science Specialist
Alabama Department of Education
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
334-353-9256
334-353-5714 (Fax)
800-846-0948
sledwell@alsde.edu
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Once your application is returned, it will be reviewed and scored. Upon selection, your organization will be notified and your professional development offerings will be listed in a brochure that is distributed to teachers in the spring of each school year. |
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Selection Criteria:
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Organizations must meet all of the criteria listed below in order to become an AMSTI Affiliate and thus be eligible to be offered to Year Three and Beyond schools as an AMSTI-approved professional development activity. |
- Shows how materials/activities are correlated with the Alabama Course of Study
- Includes problem solving as well as critical thinking strategies following the AMSTI model of hands-on experiences
- Provides materials for teachers who attend
- Assesses no cost to AMSTI for the activity
- Offers follow-up or technical assistance to teachers who attend
- Trains AMSTI Site Specialists on the activities during the school year
- Presents science/math concepts in a factual manner as consistent with the majority of the scientific community
- Applies best math and science instructional practice
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Preference will be given to organizations who meet the following criterion in addition to the required criteria above: |
- Address the Course of Study Standards that are not being met by existing AMSTI materials and/or address the standards in a unique manner that enhances previous AMSTI experiences
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