- CAST News
- Proposal Site Closed
- Double Check Your Proposals
- Housing Site Open
- CAST Sponsorships
- CAST Registration Rates
- Proposal Site Open
- STAT News
CAST News
Proposal Site Closed
We would like to thank everyone who sent in a proposal to present at CAST 2009 in Galveston. Thank you so much for helping make it all possible.
Double Check Your CAST Proposals
As many of you know, the proposals site allows you to "Save for Later" instead of submit so you can go back and make changes. However, we recommend that you all log back in and make sure you have officially submitted your saved proposals. Please double check that all your proposals are listed under "submitted."
Click here to review your proposal or submit a new one.
If you have any questions regarding your proposal please e-mail the STAT office.
CAST Housing Site Open
Make your reservations early for CAST 2009 in Galveston.
Click here to make reservations.
Click here for the CAST Housing website.
CAST Sponsorships
CAST Sponsorships are available.
Click here for the sponsorship form.
Click here to see available sponsorships.
For more information about sponsoring CAST 2009 in Galveston, go to the CAST Sponsorship site.
CAST Registration Rates
The Pricing Schedule for CAST 2009 is as follows:
Early bird registration (August to September 26): $110
Advance Registration (September 27 to October 22): $140
Regular Registration (October 22 to end of conference): $155
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for details.
Proposal Site Open
Click here to submit your workshop and short course proposals online.
The deadline for submissions is April 30.
STAT News
STAT Awards
Recognize excellence in science teaching by nominating someone for a STAT Award. Award recipients also receive cash prizes to thank them for their commitment to science education.
Awards are presented during CAST during the STAT luncheon.
Click here to nominate an outstanding teacher
Click here to nominate a long-standing STAT member for the Virginia Woods award
Click here to view the nomination form for the Skoog Cup
Click here to view the nomination form for all other awards
New Science TEKS Posted
The new Science TEKS are posted on the TEA website.
Please note that the TEKS are posted as approved by the State Board of Education on March 27, 2009, for second reading and final adoption, with technical edits, as authorized by State Board of Education operating rules. The revised TEKS have not yet been filed and will be subject to review for non-substantive, technical edits by Texas Register editors. The TEKS will not be effective until 20 days after filing with the Texas Register as adopted.
The science TEKS are to be implemented in the 2010-2011 school year. To help science educators understand the newly adopted science TEKS, professional development will be available in summer 2010.
Testimony Videos from the SBOE Hearing
Watch STAT Past President Karen Hewitt and others speak on behalf of proper science education at the SBOE hearings on the National Center for Science Education YouTube page.
State Board of Education Adopts Revised Science TEKS
The State Board of Education adopted revised science TEKS on Friday, March 27, 2009.
The revised science TEKS will be posted on the TEA website in the coming weeks. Please monitor this website for announcements regarding the recently adopted revisions to the science TEKS.
Visit the STATFlash page for the full story.
Keep on Top of SBOE Updates
STAT is fighting to promote proper science education in Texas. Stay current on what's going on with TEKS revisions at our news page.
Want the latest information as it happens?
Members receive STATFlashes with current developments in the SBOE hearings and what we're doing to protect Texas science.
Click here to sign up online.
Vote for STAT Officers
STAT Officer nominations are in and the balloting site is up! Click here to vote on who you want to represent you.
The deadline for voting is April 1.
Get Published!
The STATellite is accepting articles for the June issue. Send us issues that concern you, experiences from your classroom, or things your colleagues might find interesting or useful. We want to hear from you!
The deadline for next issue is May 15 so there's no time to lose.
Click here to e-mail your articles to the STATellite editor
Regional Mini-CAST Information
Regions 1, 5, and 10/11 are holding Mini-CASTs this year. Click here for more information.
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