National Science Foundation Teacher Professional Continuum

Posted by on April 29, 2005

[posted from Public Education Network newsblast]

National Science Foundation Teacher Professional Continuum

The National Science Foundation Teacher Professional Continuum (TPC) Program is aimed at improvement of the infrastructure for K-12 STEM teaching and learning. This will be accomplished through the development of research-based knowledge and resources and their broad dissemination, particularly to those charged with impacting policy and practice. TPC projects will provide the foundation for making evidence-based decisions and the professional resources for implementing improvement efforts. Maximum Award: for Research Studies, $100,000-$500,000; for Professional Resources, $300,000-$1,500,000; for Conferences and Symposia, $200,000. Eligibility: state and local agencies, school districts, professional societies, research laboratories, informal science education centers, private foundations, or other public and private organizations whether for-profit or not-for-profit. Deadline: May 31, 2005.

<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05580/nsf05580.htm#pgm_desc_txt">http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05580/nsf05580.htm#pgm_desc_txt</a>