TEEAP News

The TEAP Annual Scholarship is named in honor of William J. Wilkinson, a founding father of the TEAP organization and the second person to serve as President of the Association. Not only did Wilkinson help to create the Association, but he remained active in the Association from the formative years prior to charter in 1952 until his passing in 1997. Wilkinson set a standard for professional service that literally spanned more than 50 years.

The Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEAP) awards a scholarship annually to assist outstanding technology education students in their preparation as technology education teachers. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the growth and leadership of prospective technology education teachers. It is to be used for paying undergraduate tuition and fees at a Pennsylvania university preparing technology education teachers. The total amount of the scholarship is $1,000.

An interest bearing endowment account has been established to fund the annual scholarships. Every person who joins or renews membership with TEAP will be donating one dollar ($1.00) for each year of membership dues paid. Larger volunteer cash donations are also being sought. These donations may be mailed to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

Applications for the scholarship are distributed during the annual TEAP conferences and appear in the Spring issue of the TEAP Journal. They are also available from the TEAP Scholarship Committee Chairperson. Applications are also available in both Adobe and Word format versions. These applications can be found on the TEAP Scholarship page which contains much of the information above in addition to a list of some of the recipients from past year.

Click HERE for a flyer concerning the scholarship. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship you can access the application form on our website at http://www.teap-online.org/awards/Scholarship.pdf. The deadline for application is October 10th every year.

We are thrilled that John Martincic of Forest Scientific has volunteered to donate a full router to the school of one of this year’s attendees of the TEAP Conference.  John stated that he was making this donation to help out TEAP and its members during this downturn in economy as well as to give all of you an incentive to register for the conference. Click here to view the poster concerning this opportunity.

ITEA’s 2009 Louisville Conference was the launch date for ITEA’s latest initiative to help its membership become stronger leaders through the use of GREEN initiatives toward building a sustainable environment. ITEA’s President-Elect, Gary Wynn, DTE, spoke at the President’s Roundtable to the Affiliate Representatives about this initiative that will include members being involved in the following ways:

• Learning to teach the basics of GREEN TECHNOLOGY in their program.
• Building a state team of ITEA leaders who are teaching about GREEN in their programs.
• Becoming a part of a larger ITEA networking group, working at the national level to teach about GREEN TECHNOLOGY.
• Leading their community, school, and students in creating a more sustainable society.
  Being dedicated to making the technology/engineering teaching profession one of the best in the field of education.
• Becoming an outspoken professional and advocate about the importance of teaching technology/engineering in their community.
• Helping fellow teacher by inspiring greatness far greater than what they could develop by themselves.
• Going the extra step to help their fellow teachers and colleagues.
• Helping their colleagues be recognized and rewarded for being outstanding educators.

Wynn used examples of GREEN initiatives such as the ongoing statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania state association. ITEA Past President, Andy Stephenson, DTE, has volunteered to lead this nationwide effort, which will include a website, learning communities, and numerous other activities that will help ITEA members use their leadership skills in leading education.  Members who want to know more about this initiative or want to lead with Stephenson should watch ITEA communications and publications as well as contact Stephenson at andy.stephenson@fayette.kyschools.us.
 
For more information about ITEA’s GREEN initiatives, go to www.iteaconnect.org or email itea@iteaconnect.org.

Bill Bertrand recently received permission to share the newly proposed revised standards for Science and Technology that were finalized in June. Everyone must know that they have not been approved by the State Board of Education but are going through the approval process at this time. When they are officially approved they will be published in the PA Bulletin which will make them law. They will soon be place on the PDE website or Ed Hub portal. You may use them in your planning of curriculum for your district. Any questions and comments should be directed to William Bertrand (wbertrand@state.pa.us) and he will share them with the appropriate people. Please pass this on to those who you feel should know but be sure to note that they are not approved by the State Board as of yet but are going through the process to be approved.

The proposed Revised Pennsylvania Standards for Science and Technology will be posted very soon on the TEAP Website, or links will be provided to the PDE Ed Hub so you can access them directly. This is exciting news, and be sure to go view them to see the changes that have been made.

The people at Future City are excited to kick-off the school year by inviting you to participate in the 2010 Future City Competition.

This years focus will be Sustainability and creating an Eco-Friendly home/city… We certainly hope you can join us for this fantastic competition. The Competition Day has been set for January 24, 2010 at The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, Pa.

If you are planning on competing in the Future City Competition this year, Please go to register at http://www.futurecity.org/registration.shtm. Once you are registered, we will be sending your informational packets, SIM CITY Software and other related materials.

Also, they have several new mentors available this year, please send me an email if you are in need of one.
Let William Sutton know if you have any questions.

William Sutton, LEED® AP
Regional Coordinator
wsutton@futurecity.org
717-319-3409