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Annual Professional Development Grant is now $500
Annual Professional Development Grant is now $500
Awarded to three teachers, one elementary, one middle and one senior high
to attend the 2026 Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) Conference
See the FAST website at https://fastscience.wildapricot.org/ for Conference information
When:
Oct. 22 - 24, 2026
Where:
Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center
6515 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
What:
Dr. Yvette Greenspan, Mary Tweedy & the
Dr. Yvette Greenspan, Mary Tweedy & the
DCSTA Matching 2026 FAST Conference Grant
DCSTA Matching 2026 FAST Conference Grant
Why:
This grant program was created in order to provide DCSTA members with a unique opportunity to experience professional growth by attending a state education science conference. Three $500 grants exist for one elementary school teacher, one middle school teacher and one senior high teacher. Each of these grants are funded in partnership with Dr. Erick M. Hueck, Dr. Gary A. Yoham, Dr. Yvette Greenspan, Mary Tweedy and DCSTA. The grant award is to be used to attend the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) state conference. See the FAST website: www.fastscience.org for conference details.
You must be a current DCSTA member to apply for the conference grant.
Membership is current from Nov. 3rd, 2025 - Nov. 3rd, 2026
Not a member yet or need to renew? No problem!
Just click on "Membership" Tab for payment details and also complete the online
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Grant Application Requirements:
Current Member of DCSTA
Not a grant recipient in the last four (4) years
Be willing to make arrangements, including conference registration, lodging, professional development leave, transportation, and food to attend the conference.
Be willing to have a follow-up presentation from the conference and present it at your school, along with documentation.
Complete application at https://forms.gle/uyWQXRK1QoH6ErC47
by 6 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
DCSTA Grant Winners for the 2026 FAST Conference
Will be announced by 6pm on Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2026
Congratulations!
Past Winners
DCSTA Grant Winners for the 2025 FAST Conference
Elementary Winner
Annesa Harrysingh
Southdade Middle
DCSTA Grant Winners for the 2024 FAST Conference
Elementary Winner
Jennifer Romero
Broadmoor Elementary
Middle School Winner
Guillermo Garcia
G. W. Carver Middle
DCSTA Grant Winners for the 2023 FAST Conference
Elementary Winner
Navia Gomez
Dante Fascell Elementary
Middle School Winner
Melanie Ervin
MAST Academy
DCSTA Grant Winners for the 2022 FAST Conference
Middle School Winner
Cynthia Nunez - Frank C. Martin K-8 Center
Senior High Winner
Carlos De La Camara - Department of Science CSS
Congratulations to the 2021 winners!
Congratulations to the 2021 winners!
Tanya Diaz - Biscayne Beach Elementary
Martha Adams - Miami Palmetto Senior High School
The application process is very simple. Click on this link to access the application form: https://forms.gle/FLrVXTNT2g7a1uKH9
The application is due by Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 6 pm. The matching grant award funds are awarded directly to the selected teachers with a simple verification protocol.
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