Programs and Organizations

Professional Organizations

• Professional Organizations for Science Educators - A variety of Professional Organizations for Science Educators

Programs for STEM Teachers

• Teach California -Credentialing and job information for prospective teachers.

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing -Promotes excellence and professional growth in educators who serve in California’s public schools.

• California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) -Represents science educators statewide and participates in reform initiatives and policy-making.

• California Science Teachers Association (CSTA): Student Chapters - Provides a supportive network of pre-service teaching candidates.

• California Science Teachers Association (CSTA): Payne Pre-service Teacher Program -Endows pre-service teachers with stipends for attending a conference and completing program requirements.

• Science Education Community in the CSU -“Teaching commons” is a community of K-12 and university science educators.