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The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) is New York's oldest and highly respected professional organization of science educators. Our membership of Pre-K to University and Informal science educators creates a collaborative association that is invaluable for our organization and for science education in New York State.

NEWS

STANYS - Envisioning the Future of Science Education as We Celebrate 127 Years of Achievements

Pre-Conference Planning
Presenter Proposal deadline extended to June 12th!

Conference Theme

127th Conference
November 5 - 7, 2022

The planning for our 127th Annual Conference has begun. A major part of a successful conference is the diversity and quality of the conference workshop presenters. In addition, our attendees look to meet up with reps of companies vested in Science and Science education.

Conference Presenter Proposals are currently being accepted until Sunday June 12th (Extended)- See Presenter Proposals

Exhibitors/Vendors are invited to submit an application. - See Exhibitor Information

Science Teachers and Science Certificates

Public comments may be sent to:
William P. Murphy,
Deputy Commissioner
NYS Education Department,
Office of Higher Education
89 Washington Avenue,
Room 975 EBA
Albany, NY 12234

(518) 473-3781
Email: OHEREGComments@nysed.gov

Current Science Education Issue:
The lack of science teachers with at least two certifications.

COMMENT PERIOD for a PROPOSED ADMENDMENT
NYSED has proposed an amendment allowing science teachers to obtain additional science certificates by reducing the credit hours from 30 back to 18 credits. NYSED is currently in the comment period for this amendment. STANYS members are encouraged to submit comments.

From NYS Register from March 2, 2022 (pages 9 - 11) found on the Department of State: State Register website, the proposed amendment is titled, Content Core Requirements for Candidates Seeking an Additional Science Certificate (I.D. No. EDU-09-22-00014-P).