The course tuition is free. University accreditation is available for a minimal fee. Travel and accommodation stipends are offered to participants from outside the Raleigh-Durham area. The deadline for application is April 15, 1999. All workshops are held at the Bronx Zoo, where teachers are provided with lodging, two meals a day, and partial travel reimbursement upon completion of the program.
Teachers have access to field scientists, zoo curators, zoo vets, as well as modern equipment.
They receive curriculum materials, learn new assessment methods, and network with peers. Optional graduate credit is available for a fee. The deadline for application is May 15, 1999. The Astronomical League has sponsored Astronomy Day since 1973, bringing news and events about astronomy to the public both nationally and internationally. The site also includes membership information, observation clubs, articles, book reviews, and an online store.