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Becoming a STeLLA\u00ae<\/em> Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sign up to receive notification of new STeLLA Leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Become A STeLLA Leader<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Request STeLLA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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STeLLA Leadership Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Increase abilities to make decisions when planning, leading, and reflecting on STeLLA professional learning aligned with the program philosophy, goals, and curricula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deepen understanding of and abilities to lead analysis-of-practice professional learning as a transformative experience for teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deepen understanding of the characteristics of professional learning communities and enhance abilities to establish and grow a community of learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deepen understanding of the change process and increase abilities to work with teachers as they implement the STeLLA approach to teaching and learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Who should apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • District science leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Teacher leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Science consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • University faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • PD leaders from informal science education institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What are the benefits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      By participating in this Institute, PD Leaders will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • join a community of thoughtful, passionate leaders in science education;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • deepen leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • expand available resources and flexibility in work with teachers in their school(s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        After participating in the program, PD providers will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • plan, lead, and evaluate workshops that help teachers enact three-dimensional, phenomenon-based teaching and learning in their classrooms;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • use a variety of \u201cclose-to-the-classroom\u201d routines and strategies to support teachers in strengthening their classroom practice;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • monitor and adjust plans based on data and understandings about leading change; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • increase intentionality in leadership practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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