Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings
Teacher Professional Continuum
(TPC)
CONTACTS
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Solicitation
05-580
Please be advised that the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) includes
revised guidelines to implement the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act (ACA)
(Pub. L. No. 110-69, Aug. 9, 2007.) As specified in the ACA, each proposal that requests
funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include a description of the mentoring
activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not comply
with this requirement will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I:
Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II for further information about the implementation of
this new requirement).
DUE DATES
Archived
SYNOPSIS
The Teacher Professional Continuum (TPC) program addresses critical issues and infrastructure needs regarding the recruitment, preparation, induction, retention, and life-long development of K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Its goals are to improve the quality and coherence of teacher learning experiences across the continuum through research that informs teaching practice and the development of innovative resources for the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers. The program supports Research Studies, Resources for Professional Development, and Conferences and Symposia.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
This program provides educational opportunities for
Undergraduate Students,
K-12 Educators
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This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Advanced Technological Education
Centers For Learning and Teaching
Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement
Informal Science Education
Instructional Materials Development
Math and Science Partnership
National STEM Education Distributed Learning
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
RELATED URLS
Centers for Learning and Teaching
Division of Graduate Education
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCOR)
Research,Evaluation, and Communication (REC)
Abstracts of Recent Awards Made Through This Program
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