VAST Center Support for Local Districts
The Science Team at 蜜桃视频APP works with school districts in Eastern Iowa to help them enhance teaching and learning with the use of science best practices. Our primary services include Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment. We offer听classroom & curriculum support, coaching opportunities, and professional development to ensure success for all science educators and their students. This site includes news, information, and resources related to the work we do to support science educators.
- Reach out with questions or requests for science support to 蜜桃视频APP Science Consultant Maria Hasken-Averkamp (mhasken-averkamp@gwaea.org.)
- For questions or requests related to FOSS or OpenSciEd (limited availability) kit delivery and pickup, please reach out to the VAST Center at听vast@gwaea.org.
- Supports for OpenSciEd implementation through scheduled professional learning experiences and in-district science consultant support are available. Find out about upcoming dates by contacting Maria Hasken-Averkamp (mhasken-averkamp@gwaea.org.)
Connect With Us!
- Check out past or to our Newsletter
- Sign up for the from the Iowa Department of Education
Professional Learning听
- Request OpenSciEd Professional Learning customized to district requests to听mhasken-averkamp@gwaea.org
- Fall 2025 FOSS Sessions: Grades K-4 on October 21, 2025 and Grades 5-8 on October 22, 2025
- Spring 2026 FOSS Sessions: TBD
Additional Resources
FOSS Resources and Supports
OpenSciEd Resources and Supports
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- Check back for future professional learning for OSE
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Additional Science Resources
Literacy Connection
Suggested Books from Our GWAEA Science Consultant
Center Name
The center was named the Van Allen Science Teaching Center, in honor of Dr. James Van Allen. Want to learn more about the history? Check out