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Enhanced features for Teacher Liaisons are coming soon. Until the new features are available, we look forward to your applications and continued support.

For more information about Teacher Liaisons, click here.

Application process/requirements:

• Set up an account and public profile visible to other Teacher Liaisons
• Fill out the application
• Submit a lesson
• Send a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, principal, or superintendent
• Applications are due December 14, 2012, and will be reviewed by the Teacher Selection Committee in mid-January.

Interesting in becoming a Teacher Liaison? Click here to apply now »

DEADLINE for applications for FLIGHT 9-12: Friday, December 14, 2012.

Do you have what it takes to be a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison? Become one of the select few educators from across the nation who will be chosen as a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison.

This is the eighth year of this prestigious, nationally recognized program, which provides an honored few numerous benefits and privileges that help teachers grow their teaching skills, strengthen their resume, and influence space and science education at a national level.

The Space Foundation will select the new flight of Teacher Liaisons in January 2013.

Those eligible to be Teacher Liaisons include any PreK-20 educator or other professional or informal educator in the PreK-20 arena. Teacher Liaisons tend to be Master Teachers who want to inspire the next generation of students to pursue and excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Teacher Liaisons do not need to be science or math teachers; they need only to have a desire to integrate space education within their curriculum.

Apply now to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison and become one of the specially recognized teachers who helps improve and shape space and science education!

Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons serve as active links between the Space Foundation, NASA, and their schools and school districts. This influential role includes numerous benefits, privileges, and activities such as special recognition during the 28th National Space Symposium, held at the five-star Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 2-5, 2012.

Some Benefits include:

• COMPLIMENTARY 28th National Space Symposium registration - a $1,795 value!
• COMPLIMENTARY Exhibit Center admission at the 28th National Space Symposium
• Specialized training and instruction at Space Foundation workshops with optional graduate-level credit
• National recognition as an advocate in promoting and improving space and science education through standards-based lesson plans, training, and NASA activities
• A special "logo shirt" worn ONLY by Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons
• Cutting-edge space education materials
• Communication with top educators from across the country
• Access to the Teacher Liaison online forums

Teacher Liaison Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend Space Foundation workshops and/or training events (in your area)
• Promote and advocate Space Foundation and NASA events, programs, and activities by wearing Teacher Liaison "logo apparel," and communicating with colleagues and school staff, etc.
• Actively support and implement space science activities and materials into your teaching curriculum
• Serve as a focal point for your school for Space Foundation activities
• Attend at least one Space Foundation weeklong Space Across the Curriculum course
• Authorize the use of your name in Space Foundation press releases, marketing, and promotional efforts
• Stay in contact via e-mail on a quarterly basis with Teacher Liaison Coordinator

NOTE: Once accepted into the program, a one-year probationary period is mandatory to fulfill required duties and responsibilities. A Teacher Liaison leadership committee will review each probationary member's activities during that year to determine full acceptance.

For further information on the Teacher Liaison Program, please contact Mr. Bobby Gagnon at BGagnon@SpaceFoundation.org or 719.955.3239.

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For more information about applying to become a Teacher Liaison, visit the Teacher Liaison program page.