# Presentation: 691081

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**
**IN **
**CIVIL AIR PATROL**

## Aerospace Education

** ****Overview**
**Program Goal/Objectives**
**New Developments**
**Organizational Structure**
**AE Mission Statement**
**Programs for the Volunteers**
** **

## Aerospace Education

**Program Goal:**
**     ****After completing this program, each member will understand and be able to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of a DAE or AEO in CAP.**

## Aerospace Education

**   ****Program Objective:**
**   ****To educate our CAP AE leaders in their job**
**    ****requirements and the resources available to them.**
**   **

## Organizational Structure

**In 2007, NHQ reorganized.   A new Educational Programs Directorate was created.  Included in this directorate are: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Professional Development, Drug Demand Reduction, Distance Learning, and Personnel & Member Actions. **

## Organizational Structure

***Mr. Jim Mallett*****, Director, Educational Programs Directorate (ED)**
**Aerospace Education includes:**
***Dr. Jeff Montgomery*****, Chief, Aerospace Education **
**Ms. Susan Mallett, School Enrichment Program Manager**
**Ms. Angie St. John, School Enrichment  Assistant Program  Manager**
**Ms. Judy Stone, Aerospace Education Manager**
**Ms. Debbie Dahl, Aerospace Education Manager**

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AEROSPACE EDUCATION...that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION...that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.**

**AE Mission Statement**

## AE Mission Statement

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**   ****AEROSPACE EDUCATION supports science, math, engineering, and technology education while providing teachers with the tools to teach the required curriculum in extraordinary ways.**

## AE Mission Statement

**To educate both CAP members and the general public on the important role aviation and space has played and will continue to play in America’s future.**
**To encourage our nation’s youth to consider aerospace careers and to promote civil aviation to local communities.**

## Aerospace EducationNew Developments

**   **
**AEX for Senior Members**
**AEX I, Vol II**
**AE for the Very Young**
**Air Space Vehicles (Dot-to-Dot)**
**Famous Fliers Famous Flights**
**Journey of Flight – 2****nd**** edition**
**Fly A Teacher Program**

## Aerospace EducationNew Developments

**Reemphasis on AEMs**
**Crossfield Teacher of the Year changes**
**Scholarships available through Embry-Riddle**
**Adams State partnership**
**NCASE changes**
**Update on the Yeager process**
**Regional AEO Schools**

##  Programs for the Members

**Duties/Responsibilities**
**Regulatory Guidance**
**Booklets/Certificates/Visual Aids**
**Testing Materials/Forms**
**Grant Information**
**Programs**

## Duties/Responsibilities 

**All CAP units have one or more aerospace education officer positions to fill (ref. **_**[CAPR 20-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203091536.pdf)**_**).  When a CAP member is assigned to fill the AEO position, the member must enroll in Specialty Track **_**[215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**of the Senior Member Training Program, unless the member already holds an aerospace education specialty rating (ref.**__**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[CAPR 35-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[, ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[Assignment and Duty Status](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[).](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**_

## Duties/Responsibilities

**The**_**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[ ](mailto:aex@cap.gov)**__**Aerospace Education Officer Specialty Track is the leadership program for aerospace education in CAP.  CAP senior members may voluntarily elect to participate in the **__**[215 ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**Aerospace Education Officer Specialty track and earn *****Technician, Senior, and Master *****ratings (ref **_**[CAPP 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**).  Achieving the 215 Master rating earns the A. Scott Crossfield Award.**

## Duties/Responsibilities

**CAP senior members may voluntarily do a self-paced, self-study program (Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members  or AEPSM) and earn the Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award (ref. **_**[CAPR 280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_**).  Completing the AEPSM in conjunction with Level II of the Senior Member Training Program earns a gold *****“Aerospace Education Award” *****seal on the Certificate of Proficiency (COP).**

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Review **_**[CAP Pamphlet 15](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081605.pdf)**_**, **_**[CAP Regulation](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**__**[ ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_
_**[280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_**  and **_**[CAP Pamphlet 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**  for a more**
**complete listing of duties/responsibilities**
**expected of an Aerospace Education Officer.**
**The following slides will give you a brief**
**idea of what duties an AEO might do at the**
**local, wing or region levels.  **

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Duties/Responsibilities**

**IN THE LOCAL UNIT**
- Weekly current events discussion
- Oversee the aerospace education portion of the cadet and senior member programs
- Ensure cadet orientation flights are taking place
- Work with the unit activities officer to plan enrichment activities
- File reports as required by regulation; brief unit commander regularly
- Support wing/region/national activities
- Support the AE outreach programs in the community
** **

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Duties/Responsibilities**

**IN THE WING / REGION**
- Ensure training for newly appointed aerospace education officers
- Develop and carry out the wing plan of action for aerospace education
- Visit subordinate units
- Provide program support as necessary and reasonable
- Report names of members earning Yeager awards; issue certificates
- Ensure nominations are made for grants and awards
- Support the program with a regular newsletter or column in the wing newsletter
- Ensure the dissemination of changes in programs, regulations, policies
- and procedures relevant to aerospace education
- Support external AE outreach programs and activities
- Report on your program
** **

## Regulatory Guidance

**The following slides will give you a list of all **
**regulations, manuals, and pamphlets you **
**will need to become an informed AEO.  In **
**addition, you will see a list of booklets, **
**certificates, visual aids, testing materials,**
**and forms needed to efficiently carry out**
**your duties/responsibilities as a new AEO.**

## Regulatory Guidance

**REGULATIONS**
- _[CAPR 0-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_100103113103.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 0-9](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_100103113129.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 5-4](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_081503073348.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 20-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203091536.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 35-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 39-3](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203104145.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-4](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503072752.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-17](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503072935.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-20](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503073030.pdf)_

**PAMPHLETS**
- CAPP 6_[ ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_081503135338.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 15](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081605.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 50-5](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081737.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 52-6](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081905.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)_

- _[CAPR 52-16](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503073142.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 76-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503075637.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 123-3](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080329.pdf)_
- CAPR 190-1 (_[Vol](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080751.pdf)__[ 1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080751.pdf)_ – _[Vol](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080926.pdf)__[ 2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080926.pdf)_)
- _[CAPR 280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)_
-     **MANUALS**
- _[CAPM 39-2 ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_120403111801.pdf)_
** **

## Booklets/Certificates/Visual Aids

**BOOKLETS**
- AEX II Vol I
- AEX II Vol II
- AEX for Senior
-     Members
- (only available to
- units signed up for
- the AEX program)

**VISUAL AIDS**
- CAPVA 52-1
- CAPVA 52-2
- CAPVA 52-3
- CAPVA 176

**CERTIFICATES**
- CAPC 20
- (Yeager Award)

## Testing Materials and Forms

**FORMS**
- CAPF 8
- (only for CC or
- Administrative
- Officer)
- CAPF 13
- CAPF 17
- CAPF 23
**  **

- CAPF 124
- CAPF 126
- CAPF 127
- (only for wing
- or Region)

**TESTING MATERIALS**
- CAPT 46
- CAPT 47
- CAPT 48
- CAPT 49A & 49B
- CAPT 61
- CAPT 63

## Programs Overview

**Grant Information**** **
**Cadet Program**
**Senior Program**
**Awards**
**AE Reports**
**AE Plan of Action**
**Support Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) for Local Units **
**SAVs/Inspections**

##  Grant Information

**The Air Force Association (AFA), helps provide educational opportunities for America’s youth by providing aerospace education grants for CAP units and teachers.**
**Since 1996, AFA has provided over $250,000 to CAP units and America’s classrooms to help fund aerospace education programs. **

## Grant Information  

**Units are eligible to receive one grant every other year.**
**Grants cannot exceed $250 per request.**
**Grants must be used for AE related items/activities such as books, videotapes, aerospace oriented field trips, and Aerospace Education Days.**
**Grants may**** not**** be used for uniforms, honor guard, or color guard activities **
**	****nor used for individual member flying instruction.**

## Grant Information

**Grant recipients must file a follow-up report with HQ CAP/AE on how the AFA grant contributed to their AE program.**
**This report is actually a feedback form, which can be found at www.cap.gov/ae, and only takes 5 minutes to complete.**

## Grant Information

**An application can be downloaded from www.cap.gov/ae or requested from HQ CAP/AE. **
** ****Completed applications should be faxed to HQ     CAP/AE (334-953-6891) or mailed to HQ CAP/AE at the following address:**
**   ****Civil Air Patrol **
**   ****National Headquarters/AE**
**   ****105 South Hansell Street/Bldg 714**
**   ****Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6332 **

##       Cadet Program

**Aerospace Education is a component of the**
**overall program for cadet members of CAP.**
**As the unit AEO, you will work with the **
**Commander, the Deputy Commander for**
**Cadets, and the Activities Officer to ensure **
**implementation of the program in the unit. **
**An Aerospace Current Events discussion is **
**conducted as part of weekly meetings. **

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Dimensions

**Cadets must complete Aerospace Education**
**requirements in order to be promoted in the **
**cadet program.  Basic cadets  receive **
***AEROSPACE DIMENSIONS, a***** set **
**of six learning modules.***** *****These books**
**are interactive, hands-on, group-based AE**
**activities that provide basic foundational **
**knowledge.***** ***

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Dimensions

**Topics covered in the six modules include:**
**       ****Introduction To Aerospace**
**       ****Aircraft Systems, Airports, and Airways**
**       ****Air Environment**
**       ****Rockets**
**       ****Space Environment**
**       ****Spacecraft**
**These learning modules are used in Phases I **
**	****and II of the cadet program.**

##   Cadet Program  Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

***AEROSPACE: THE JOURNEY OF FLIGHT, *****is**
**a comprehensive aerospace textbook**
**developed for cadets in Phases III and **
**Phases IV.  It is also used for the CAP**
**Senior Member aerospace education**
**program.  The 2****nd**** edition was completed in **
**March 2008.  The text is available for **
**purchase at Vanguard at: http://www.cap.gov/visitors/members/vanguard_industries.cfm for $18.50.**

##  Cadet Program Aerospace:The Journey of Flight

**Comprehensive aerospace textbook**
**       ****History of Airpower**
**       ****Principles of Flight and Navigation**
**       ****The Aerospace Community**
**       ****Air Environment**
**       ****Rockets**
**       ****Space**
**Teacher’s Guide****  **
**       ****National Standards**
**        ****Lesson plans and objectives**
**        ****Sample tests**

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Education Excellence Award (AEX)

**Units may participate in the Aerospace **
**Education Excellence Award Program. **
**Units must complete six activities within a**
**year and conduct an AE day.  The AE day**
**can be anything involving aerospace and **
**should last for at least two hours.   For**
**example, cadets can go on a field trip or**
**launch rockets or many other things.**

## Cadet Program(AEX)

**Unit AEX applications are available on line. **
**The Agreement www.cap.gov/ae, must be filled out completely and signed by the Unit Commander and the Unit AEO.   **
**All activities must be completed within a year.  All six activities will be reported on a one page AEX Award reporting form either by email or electronically (**_**[aex@cap.gov](mailto:aex@cap.gov)**_**).**

## Cadet Program (AEX)

**One AEROSPACE EDUCATION (AE) DAY of no less than two hours duration must be completed at some time during the 12-month period.  This could include such activities as airport tours, aviation/space museum visits, orientation flights, etc.  **

## Cadet Program (AEX)

**Each member who participates will receive a certificate and your unit will receive the AEX Award plaque for display.**

## Cadet ProgramRocketry Program

**Rocketry Program **
**   ****-- 3 stages**
**   ****-- written phase**
**   ****-- hands-on phase**
**   ****-- official witness log**

## Senior Member Program(AEPSM)

**Senior Members may participate in the **
**Aerospace Education Program for Senior **
**Members (AEPSM).  *****AEROSPACE: THE ***
***JOURNEY OF FLIGHT, *****is the study source **
**for the completion of the Yeager Award.  **

## Senior Member ProgramFive Phases

**Yeager test**
**215 Specialty Track**
**AE Leadership requirements**
**Individual AE continuing education**
**AE outreach**

## Senior Member Program(Yeager Test)

- Based on study of AEROSPACE:  The Journey of Flight
- Test may be closed-book or open book and is
-     available on-line
- Required for all Aerospace Education Officers
- Yeager Award plus a presentation [internal or external] meets one of the requirements for completion of Level IV in the Senior Member Training Program

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track

**The **_**CAPP 215**_** Specialty Track consists of three phases, Technician, Senior and Master. **
**All three phases are evaluated by written examination or on-line testing.  **
**Completion of the 215T, authorizes the wearing of the AE badge.  Devices (stars) are added to the badge as each phase is successfully completed.**

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track 

**When an AEO successfully completes each level of the **_**215 Specialty Track**_**, the CAP member will receive the *****A Scott Crossfield Award*****.  **
**Requests for this award are submitted to NHQ CAP/ED on the “Commander’s Evaluation and Rating Certification Checklist”, Phase III-Master Rating.  NHQ CAP/ED will issue the award certificate. **
**Refer to **_**CAPR 280-2**_**, Para 2a, 2b for specific details.**

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE**
**EDUCATION MASTER EDUCATION AWARD**
- Honors aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield
- Award is a ribbon and a certificate
- Certificate issued by National Headquarters upon
-      notification of member achieving 215 Master rating.

## Awards

**COMPLETE LEVEL III**** . . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn the Grover Loening Aerospace Award
**TAKE THE YEAGER EXAM****. . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn a ribbon and a certificate
**215 SPECIALTY TRACK TRAINING  ****. . . . . . . .**
- Complete the Technician rating and wear the Aerospace Education Badge
- Complete the Senior rating and add a bronze star to your badge
- Complete the Master rating and add a gold star to your badge
**EARN THE 215 MASTER RATING**** . . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn a ribbon and a certificate

## Awards

**NATIONAL CONFERENCE CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP**
- Established in 1979, the Crown Circle is the highest award of the National Conference.
- Induction into Crown Circle [always as part of the National Conference program] is one of the most prestigious honors bestowed worldwide in the field of aerospace education.
- Nomination packages are sent to:
- 		National Conference on Aviation and Space Education
- 		Crown Circle Award
- 		C/O M.A. Thompson
- 		3146 Valentino Court
- 		Oakton, VA  22124
- **Nominations must be postmarked by 15 May.

## Awards

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR**** . . . . . . . .**
- Established in 1986 by aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield, this award recognizes and honors classroom teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education and for their dedication to their students.
- Is now administered by National Aviation Hall of Fame.
- Deadline for nomination packages is **May 25**
-    National Aviation Hall of Fame
-    Crossfield Award
-    1100 Spaatz  Stree
-    Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

## AwardsThe Frank G. Brewer – Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award

**CATEGORY I  --- CADET **** **
- MUST have earned Billy Mitchell Award and be current CAP member
- Significant contribution to the aerospace field during the calendar year preceding the selection
**CATEGORY II  --- CAP SENIOR MEMBER**
- MUST** **have earned Yeager Award and be current CAP member
- Significant contribution to the aerospace field during the calendar year preceding the selection
**CATEGORY III --- INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATION**** **
- For significant contributions over a continuous period of up to ten years
**CATEGORY IV --- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT **
- For significant contributions over a period of more than twenty years
- Refer  to _CAPR 280-2_ and _CAPP15 _for more specific information
- Nominations due to Wing Headquarters by 1 February
- Region selections to National by 1 March
- National Awards presented at summer National Board

## AwardsAE Mission Award

**RECOGNIZES TOP THREE WINGS IN THE NATION **
**RECOGNIZES THE TOP WING IN EACH REGION**
-   Selection is based on evaluation of the Wing Activity Report in the
-         following categories:
** ****Wing staff training**
** ****Yeager awards**
** ****Uniformed members program support**
** ****M.A.R.S. program support**
** ****Workshops and training courses**
** ****Participation in the Excellence Award Program**
** ****Participation in National Congress**
** ****Submission of award nominations**

## AwardsAE Mission Award

**The annual Aerospace Education Activity Report-Wing provides the information used to determine points earned.  Details regarding submission of the annual AE Activity Report can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**

## AE Reports

**This is a method of recording AE program actions at the squadron, wing and region levels. **
**The Squadron AEO completes the Squadron AE Activity Report form found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.  Use the report form to determine what information is needed, gather the information, fill in the needed information, sign and obtain the signature of the Squadron Commander, and submit report to the Wing Director of Aerospace.**

## AE Reports 

**The Wing AE Activity Report is completed by the Wing Director of Aerospace Education.  **
**This information is used by National Headquarters to determine the Aerospace Education Mission Awards.  In addition, this report supports nominations for wing awards that may be given by your region and provides necessary files for unit inspections.**

## AE Reports 

**The Squadron AE Activity Report is due to the Wing Director of Aerospace Education postmarked by 15 January of each year.  Be sure to include all documentation that should accompany your report.**
**The Squadron AE Activity Report form can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**
**Please keep a copy of your report for your records!**

## AE Reports	

**Wing Aerospace Education Activity Reports are due to National Headquarters/MI-AE postmarked by 15 February each year. Be sure to include all documentation with your report.**
**Submit copies of the report to your Region DCS/AE as well.**
**Always keep the Wing Commander’s signed copy of your report for your files!**
**The Wing AE Activity Reporting form can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**

##                    AE Plan of Action 

**A Plan of Action is a yearly plan for conducting Aerospace Education at wing level.  All units below wing level are encouraged to develop a similar yearly plan.  **
**The plan sets goals, provides for recording results and uses the results to produce the metrics for the annual AE Activity Report.**
**The Wing DAE prepares the plan after reviewing the current program with input from unit AEOs and  the Wing Commander.**

##                  AE Plan of Action

**An outline of the major categories of planning for aerospace education in the wing can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**, pp 53-55.**
**The Plan of Action should be distributed as follows:  One copy each to the Wing Commander, Wing DAE, Wing Liaison Office, Region DCS/AE and Commander, each unit (AEO and commander) file.**

## SUPPORT FOR LOCAL UNITS

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE**
- Visit your units
- Assist in training your AEOs
- Help conduct local workshops and seminars
- Conduct an Aerospace Education seminar at Wing Conference
- Publish Aerospace Newsletters
- Write articles in Wing newspaper
- Provide assistance in developing a plan of action
- Provide assistance in program development

## STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS/INSPECTIONS

-  Ensure compliance with all required elements
-  Have files in good order, ready for inspection
-  Be conversant about aerospace programs and activities in 	your wing
-  Have your materials prepared in advance
-  Be prepared to answer questions regarding your programs

## Staff Assistance Visits/InspectionsSubordinate Unit Inspection (SUI)

**Subordinate Unit Inspection (SUI)**
**Each CAP region and wing will establish an inspection program for its subordinate units modeled after the inspection program outlined in **_**CAPR 123-3**_**.**
**SUIs are to be conducted at least biennially. **
**Please reference **_**CAPR 123-3**_**, *****Civil Air Patrol Assessment Program. ***

## AE Compliance Inspection (CI)

**A Compliance Inspection (CI) is a review of a unit’s management, mission accomplishment  and regulatory compliance programs.  **
**Compliance Inspections occur in each CAP Wing approximately every 48 months.**
**Please reference **_**CAPR 123-3**_**, *****Civil Air***** *****Patrol Assessment Program.***

## Aerospace Education Member

**Aerospace Education Membership (AEM) is a special category of Civil Air Patrol membership.  It is open to any reputable individual or organization that has an interest in supporting CAP’s Aerospace Education Program.**
**Individuals and organizations must meet membership criteria.  This criteria can be found on the AEM application. **

## Aerospace Education Member

**AEMs receive a CAP membership card, AEM certificate, AEM Newsletters, free educational products developed especially for AEMs, plus many other benefits.**
**AEMs are ****not**** authorized to wear CAP uniform, hold CAP grade, or participate in the senior member program.  Special permission is required for flights in CAP aircraft.**

## Aerospace Education Member

**Membership is for one year. **
**Membership must be approved by the CAP Executive Director or his designee.**
**An AEM may transfer to a regular CAP membership.**
**Aerospace Education Membership is $35 per year.  **
**Organizational Aerospace Education Membership is also $35 per year.**

## Aerospace Education Member

**Application forms can be found on the Civil Air Patrol website www.cap.gov/ae.   Completed forms and payment or payment information is sent to Aerospace Education Membership at NHQ.**
**The application must be completely filled out and signed.**

##  National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) 

**The NCASE is the premier aerospace education conference in the nation.  This bi-annual event is now sponsored by the National Coalition of Aerospace Education.  CAP is a member of the coalition and maintains an active part in NCASE. **
**The NCASE promotes an understanding of aviation and space education. It  motivates educators to incorporate AE concepts into their curricula.**

## NCASE

**Educators of all grade levels and subjects are encouraged to attend. **
**CAP members are encouraged to promote and attend the National Conference.**
**The location of the National Conference**
**    ****will be Washington, DC, in October 2008.**
**Participants can earn 3 Continuing Education Units (CEU).**
**Participants attend national standards-based, hands-on session by leading aerospace educators.**

## AEX Program in Schools

**Participating classroom teachers must be current Aerospace Education Members of CAP.  **
**Teachers can select from age-appropriate activity books, AEX I and 2 (K-5) or AEX II, Volumes 1 and 2 (6-12) (AEX II are the same books that are used with Squadron AEX Award Program).**
**Six activities must be completed within one year.**

##   PROGRAM SUPPORT MATERIALS  

**PRESCHOOL – EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS ****          **
**Four-in-One Activity Books**
**ELEMENTARY GRADES**** **
**Activity Booklets**
**Fun In Flight **
**Drawing Lessons From Aerospace History (Dot-to-Dot)**
**MIDDLE GRADES / JUNIOR HIGH **
**Thematic unit Resource Packets     **
**GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS **
**Poster Sets**
**Bibliography and Resource Listing**
**Index of Related Topics**

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONWORKSHOPS

**MEMBER AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   Provide training for Aerospace Education Officers.
-   Can be held at local units or Wing Headquarters.
-   Supports AE programs.
-   Provide networking opportunities.
**M.A.R.S. AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   Provide training for educators, local community as well as members.
-   Provide support for teacher education programs.
-   Provide networking opportunities.
- See _CAPP 15_ for more information regarding AE workshops.
** **

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION WEBSITE

**Go to:  www.cap.gov/ae**** to find information on: **
**tools and resources **
**Aerospace Education classroom materials**
**Newsletters**
**Grant and Award information****	****	**** **
**Links**

## Program Summary 

- CAP’s Aerospace Education:
- . . . . is supported with textbooks, thematic units, visual aids.
- . . . . is National Standards-based.
- . . . . Supports No Child Left Behind and S.T.E.M. (Science, 	Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Initiatives
- . . . . supports existing curriculum requirements.
- . . . . supports real world learning.
- . . . . supports programs involving peer coaching,
-            peer tutoring, group learning, mentoring.
- . . . . assists teachers in preparing students to take
-           their place in the technological, global
-           aerospace society in which we live.