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Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA) Virtual Conference
Friday, February 25, 2022 to Saturday, February 26, 2022
Category: Conference

The past two years have been isolating for many science teachers in KY. Make plans to attend or send school/district representatives (primary, intermediate, middle and high) to the Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA) Virtual Conference February 25-26!  Check out the program matrix of session leaders and a lineup of outstanding Vendors who will share during two 1-hour Vendor Showcases.  Learn about the latest science resources to support highly effective science teaching.  Great Professional Learning Value.  Cost $100 if you include a $25 membership to KSTA as part of your registration. Pre-Service Students: $25 and a free year membership in KSTA

Session presenters were hand selected so all will be high quality and provide resources to support highly effective science teaching and assessment.  Read more at http://www.ksta.org

  • Published authors Lori Norton-Meir and Jody Bintz (Negotiating science: The critical role of argument in student inquiry, grades 5-10). 
  • Kentucky’s own Trisha Shelton, Chief Learning Officer at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
  • KDE Science Consultant Rae McEntyre will lead sessions and provide an update on the Science Standards Revision Process
  • Commissioner Jason Glass and former commissioner Stephen Pruitt will be on hand to extend their greeting and share a national and state perspective. They will both participate in an informal question and answer session on Day 1.
  • A Vendor Showcase will take place on both days where participants will engage with various curriculum resources to support KAS for Science implementation.

Excellent opportunity for teachers, science coaches, instructional leaders to participate in an engaging conference with science experts from the comfort of their home – no travel! BONUS: Sessions start Friday at 4:25pm EST so this does not interfere with classes!

Other Details: KSTA encourages you to purchase the $25 membership so you get not only the benefit of KSTA membership, but you can also attend the conference for less than the non-member price ($125 total w/ membership under Early Bird registration through 2/15).