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University of Pennsylvania’s **[|Penn Science Teacher Institute]** (PennSTI)
 * National Science Foundation-funded programs for practicing middle and high school science teachers.
 * They have successfully welcomed two cohorts of teachers to both the //Masters of Chemistry Education// (//MCE//) and //Masters of Integrated Science Education// (//MISE//) Programs in summers 2005 and 2006, and they have over 80 graduates of their original initiative for high school chemistry teachers.


 * The deadline for applications is February 28
 * They have just about filled the middle grades program for this year while there appears to be room in the high school chemistry program. Regardless, they are encouraging teachers to contact them early as they do allocate spaces for upcoming cohorts as well.

Attached below is a brochure briefly describing our advanced degree programs, which were specifically designed to increase the science content knowledge of area teachers.

Classes meet for three consecutive summers and two intervening academic years; they accept 20 teachers into each cohort. The programs are quite rigorous and time-consuming, but they teachers highly value their participation and are demonstrating both improved instruction and student achievement in science.

Tuition costs have been reduced by Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences to be competitive with other local colleges and universities. Currently, they have over 40 Core Partner schools and districts whose teachers are eligible for FREE tuition in these programs. Some Montgomery County school districts are already Core Partners, and we would welcome others if there is interest. More information on what is entailed may be found on their website. Click the link identified above.

If you have any questions email Jane Horwitz at janeh@sas.upenn.edu, or contact her by phone at 215 898-6299.