PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Emphasis is given to free online training/resources but not limited to.
General Science:
NSTA web seminars
(mostly free) and
online short courses
The NSTA learning center
(many free resources)
NSTA Science-focused e-mentoring
MOS
(Museum of Science, Boston, MA) (some seminars are free)
The Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach videoconferencing
Biology:
HHMI Biointeractive
(free DVD of various video lectures related to biology and Health)
MassBioEd
Physics:
AAPT
(various resources)
Forensic Science
Educational Seminar for Teachers by the AAFA
(American Association of Forensic Sciences)
NAHSTOF
Marine Biology
New England Aquarium
NOAA
Education (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration)
Special Education
NASET
(Some free resources) +
Audio/PowerPoint lectures
+
more resources
+
upcoming seminars
MAAPS
(Some free resources)
Other
US DOE Teacher-related info
recommended conferences
AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) Meeting
AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) Meetings
NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Meetings
Special Education Meetings/Conferences:
NASET