The Fellows Endowment Fund, created in 1984, enabled the STANYS Fellowship Committee (Science Teachers' Association of New York State) to establish a conference award for new teachers starting in 1992. The award supports the attendance of a second or third year teacher at the annual STANYS Conference. Three nights at standard double rate and full registration (includes two dinners & one breakfast) are covered by this reward. The recipient is responsible for costs related to travel, Saturday events, and meals not included in registration.
We are pleased that the fund has benefited promising new educators for a number of years. We hope their association with STANYS will continue to be part of a lifelong commitment to professional development.
If you are a new teacher, we welcome your application. If you are a veteran, please encourage your new colleagues to apply.
To be selected, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
· has commenced the second or third year of full time teaching in September 2008.
· has never attended the STANYS Conference.
· is a member of STANYS (upon application).
· will attend the conference (Sunday, November 2 through Tuesday, November 4).
· has submitted an application letter and a recommendation from a principal or department leader.
In the letter of application, the teacher should address the following questions: Why do you wish to attend the conference? How will this award help you? Please include your home and school addresses, phone numbers, e-mail address, grade level and courses taught. Enclose a STANYS membership form and check if necessary.
The recommendation from the principal or department leader should include comments concerning the following: How will the applicant's attendance at the conference benefit your district? Does s/he show evidence for a promising career in science teaching? If the award is not received, will the teacher be allowed to participate in the conference? Please verify that the applicant is entering the second or third year of teaching and will be able to attend the full conference.
Application letters must be postmarked by August 29, 2008 and mailed to Rebecca Remis, STANYS Fellowship Committee Chair, 126 Heckeler Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Applicants will be notified of their status early in September.
Teachers who win the award will need to get their principal's and the DOE Ethics Officer's approval, using the "Travel Related Expenses Paid for by Non-Government Entities" form which can be obtained from the DOE's Ethics Officer, David B. Schacher at (212) 374- 3438 or dschach@schools.nyc.gov.
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