Being a new member of the  SanJoaquin  Partners in Astronomy Consortium for Educators (S.P.A.C.E.) allows access to checking out the Star Lab systems including training for three teachers free of charge.  In addition you will be provided with:
 
*Astronomy content training to assist with your student  presentation
 
*Interdisciplinary units to be used for multiple subjects
 
*Access to Astronomy related curricula to check out
 
* Supplemental materials, curricula and updates as available
 
* Connections to astronomers (for possible school presentations)
 
* A 15%discount at NASCO
 
*Current consortium members are eligible for further teacher training at only $50 per teacher. Consortium members who have already been trained on the original system may be retrained on the Digital system for only $25
 
Membership is only a one time fee of $125
For more information please call: 209-468-4880
The Consortium or S.P.A.C.E.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS: DIGITAL STAR LAB TRAINING SEPT. 17TH 8:30-11:30 There will be a digital star lab training in the morning with a training on the old system in the afternoon. The cost of retraining is $25 and covers the cost of materials, breakfast and lunch. For those who have never been trained, there is a one time fee of $125 to join the consortium and includes the training of 3 teachers. Spaces are limited Click here for online sign up! Your user name is your email address!  Oak Grove Star Parties with the Astronomical Society Join the Stockton Astronomical Society in conjunction with Oak Grove Park for Astronomy Day , October 1, 2011 from 6:30-10:00pm. This is a free event! STARTING SPARKS PROGRAM The Stockton Astronomical Society is offering free telescopes to students nominated by their teacher or SAS member who show interest in viewing and learning the secrets of the universe. For more information and to download an application click here. sas_ss_application-2012_final[1].pdf ********************************** Not sure if your school is in the consortium? Click here to find out: Consortium Members.pdf Ready to check out the Star Lab? All you need is a $75 check made payable to SJCOE or a journal transfer and the following agreement completed by the lead teacher and administrator. Original Starlab agreement.pdf Digital Starlab agreement.pdf Want to be a member? Or have further questions? Call 209-468-9096http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e30415bk4db4a835https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=14026&I=694289&H=1The Consortium and Events_files/sas_ss_application-2012_final%5B1%5D.pdfThe Consortium and Events_files/Consortium%20Members.pdfThe Consortium and Events_files/Original%20Starlab%20agreement.pdfThe Consortium and Events_files/Digital%20Starlab%20agreement.pdfshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5