Teachers of grades 3, 4, and 5 now have the opportunity to apply for an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy’s math and science professional development program. Selected participants will spend five days next July at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ building math and science content knowledge, learning how to facilitate problem solving and inquiry-based learning, and learning how to link math and science to support student learning.

The Academy was developed in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association and Math Solutions. Students can nominate teachers, or teachers can apply by logging on to www.sendmyteacher.com. Teacher applications are due by October 31, 2008. A panel of experts chosen by the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will evaluate the applications and will announce selections in February 2009.