Welcome to CAST!The Colorado Association of Science Teachers' goal is to support, stimulate, and improve science education for students of all ages in Colorado. Please keep in touch with CAST through this website and the social media listed below. | CSC Keynote, "After the Asteroid"
CSC Keynote, Drs. Lyson and Miller
CSC Keynote, "Pecan Pie World"
CSC CONGRATULATIONS to all award WINNERS!
Maya Garcia presenting PAESMT
Erin Green, PAESMT
Ryan Johnson, CAST Service Award
In Memory of...
In Memory of...Dan Van Gorp
In Memory of...Don Maxwell
In Memory of...Jane Alberta Dianich
In Memory of...Mike Sipes
In Memory of...Sharon Stroud
CSC Planning Committee
CSC Greta, Pete and Jami
CSC Volunteers
CSC Supporting Organizations
CAST Board Members
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CAST NEWS |
Attention CAST Members: The CAST Board would like to invite all current CAST members to attend our Annual board meeting on Saturday, June 19th from 9-12. We will discuss recent election results and all things CAST. Please join us using the following ZOOM link to hear about exciting new events coming to Colorado this year. "See" you there!!
Colorado Science Conference Saturday, November 6, 2021 The 2021 virtual conference is Saturday, November 6, 2021. Presentation proposals are now being taken. The deadline for priority consideration is June 15. Acceptance of proposals will begin in July and additional submissions may be accepted through August or until spaces are full. To learn more and/or to submit your proposal(s) click HERE. | Congratulations to the WINNER of our Classroom Materials Drawing for Quarter 3!
Melissa Matzen, from Region II has won a $75 gift card from Teachers Pay Teachers. Did you know... A group of science teachers first met to organize CAST in April of 1957. Over 100 teachers met and the dues were $1. |
Upcoming Summer Institutes, Co-Sponsored by CAST! Learn about the revised Colorado Academic Standards and connections to the classroom. The Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Association of Science Teachers and the Colorado Science Education Network are partnering with local universities, school districts, community partners and national science organizations like the National Science Teaching Association to bring free professional development for P-12 science teachers on the revised Colorado Academic Standards for Science via visual institutes this summer! Earn up to 8.0 professional learning contact hours for full attendance and engagement. Registration is limited to only 150 K-12 current classroom teachers from each region! Click HERE to learn more and register for a conference near you! Southern Colorado Institute - June 4, 2021 Eastern Colorado Institute - June 10, 2021 Denver Metro Institute - June 15, 2021 Pikes Peak Institute - July 13, 2021 Northern Colorado Institute - August 4, 2021 |  CAST MEMBERS... 📌 Make sure to check out all the Professional Development Opportunities and CAST award winners. 📌 Love free things? Check out NSTA's free resources. 📌 2019 CAST Constitution and By-Laws |
Colorado Science Leadership Academy for Principals The Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Science Education Network are proud to partner with the team at BSCS Science Learning to offer a one-day learning opportunity tailored to support school leaders. This event is designed to support school leaders as they prepare for the implementation of the revised Colorado State Science Standards in the coming school year. To register for this event, click HERE. |
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Why Join CAST?
You'll find lots of reasons to join our statewide network of science educators. As a member, you'll have access to resources for professional development, opportunities for networking, CAST-specific awards and grants, and discounts with our friends of CAST.
For more details or to join, view the "Membership" page
Did you know that there is a Colorado Science Teachers Facebook Group? If you are interested, click on the image below!
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Friends of CAST News!
The Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) Foundation instituted a joint award with the RMAG to honor an elementary or secondary school teacher who has promoted teaching of Earth Science to K-12 students in Colorado. The winner receives a commemorative plaque and a $1500 cash award provided by the RMAG Foundation. The RMAG Foundation also awards the winner's school with $1500 designated for its Earth Science program.
Application deadline is June 7th, 2021. For more information and to apply online visit the RMAG Foundation website at:
Friends of CAST
Please click on any of the logos below to explore the websites of these important organizations!
Attention - Colorado Science Organizations - If YOU would like to become a Friend of CAST, please click the link below to check out our current MOU agreement template. If this looks appealing, then feel free to contact* a Board Member to set up an agreement OR follow the link to fill out the online form. (*see Contact tab at the top of this page)
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