Workforce Central Florida:  Elementary Science Olympiad.  Open to 200 - 5th grade teachers from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter Counties.  Each teacher will receive a stipend and $100 worth of supplies and materials.  All workshops conducted at a location within each county. All participants must be present for 5, 2-hour workshops to receive stipend and materials.  Apply online at:  http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com/employers/application-education.asp under the Leaders in Science Academy.  For more information, contact Nirmala Ramlakhan.

6 NEW teams, middle and/or high school will receive:

• Paid State Tournament registration ($180 value)
• Paid Registration to the Orlando Coaches Conference workshop ($125 value)
• New Coaches Manual (tips for starting and maintaining a Science Olympiad team) ($20 value)
• Travel funds to conference or competition (Up to $250)
• Materials and supplies for competition ($425 value)

Requirements:

1. School has to be Title I and never competed in a state or regional competition, or has not competed in the last 10 years.
2. OR School received a D or F.
3. Team must compete in the state tournament.
4. Team coach must attend the Coaches Conference
5. Complete a past tournament survey.
6. Principal must agree to pay for registration and any materials up to $425 value.  When the team has competed in either a regional or state competition, these funds will be reimbursed to the school.

The deadline for application is October 1, 2008.