Teacher Professional Continuum  (TPC)

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  05-580

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 . 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