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Apply to the Academy's Teacher Institute!
Join the growing community Bay Area teachers in the Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability (TISS).
Join the vibrant and growing community of 3rd – 5th grade Bay Area teachers in the Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability (TISS).
Applications for TISS cohort 8 (2016–2018) due March 3, 2016
TISS is a transformative, two-year professional development program that includes school year workshops, school site coaching, and three summer sessions. The Institute enhances teachers' and students' understanding of science and sustainability. Become a life-long science learner, improve your science instruction, and ignite in your students a passion for science. Apply now!
Features and benefits:
- A $1,500 annual stipend
- An annual class set of science notebooks for your students
- Complimentary Academy membership
- Five continuing education credits per year (fee paid by participant)
- Guaranteed Academy field trip during the school year
Priority in the selection process is given to teams of 3-4 teachers applying from schools located within 20 miles of California Academy of Sciences.
The Cohort 8 Summer Session runs July 18 – July 29, 2016. Please visit the TISS page for more information.