Academy Description
The NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, cofounded by the Amgen Foundation, is a professional development initiative created to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge.
According to a 2003 study by Richard Ingersoll, nearly 50% of beginning teachers leave their jobs in the first five years. The NSTA New Science Teacher Academy endeavors to use mentoring and other professional development resources to support science teachers during the often challenging, initial teaching years and to help them stay in the profession.
The application for the 2009–2010 New Science Teacher Academy has closed.
Important Link for Academy Members
On behalf of NSTA, cofounder Amgen Foundation, and our additional corporate sponsors Agilent Technologies Foundation, Astellas Pharma US, Inc., and Bayer Corporation, we would like to congratulate and welcome the 2009–2010 Academy members!
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Underwriters
Quotes from Last Year’s Participants
“I enjoyed the experience immensely. I thought it really added to my personal growth as a teacher. I hope that translates to my students!”
“The program reinforced many teaching practices, however, participating in the inquiry made a huge improvement in the implementation of new ideas. I am grateful for the experience, and I am thankful for the NSTA.”
“This was a great program that provided excellent resources and inspiration.”
“The New Science Teacher Academy has made a huge impact on my teaching and my ability to cope with the stresses of teaching. I believe my third year is going much smoother and easier because of my participation in the academy. I hope that this program may be expanded and maintained for many years to come.”
“Although we had several teachers' positions eliminated this year, I am still employed in part I believe because I had been selected to participate in the New Science Teacher Academy and was able to bring so much from the Academy to the classroom. For this I am most appreciative.”