Central STANYS Mission Statement and Goals

Mission Statement

The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) promotes excellence in science education. Its mission is to work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for ALL students to participate in and learn science.

Goals

• To support student centered education that excites and invites participation by all students.
• To develop and nurture collaborative partnerships/relationships with other professional and community organizations.
• To maintain a communications network (state web site, newsletters, and other publications) to benefit the membership.
• To develop and disseminate exemplary science instructional programs that include effective teaching and learning strategies that emphasize inquiry based science.