Teacher Liaisons

Do you have what it takes to be a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison? You can be one of a few select educators from around the world who joins our Space Foundation Teacher Liaison ranks each year.

Applications are closed!

Applications are now closed for Space Foundation's International Teacher Liaison Flight 24 program.

Teacher Liaison Application Process

  1. Register for an account
    Create an account within the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison system.
  2. Complete the Application Questionnaire
    The Application Questionnaire contains some general information questions as well several required essay questions regarding your application.
  3. Upload your Lesson Plan
    This is a multi-step form where you fill out and upload the details of your lesson plan.
  4. Upload your Letter of Recommendation
    A letter from your supervisor regarding why you should be a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison.

Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons are a community of over 350 educators worldwide who inspire the next generation of explorers. Started in 2004, this internationally recognized program provides benefits that improve teaching skills, provide an encouraging community for educators, and influence space and science education at a global level.  

Teacher Liaisons use space-related education programs and practical resources in the classroom to act as advocates for space-based education in their schools and districts. This program is open to public, private, and homeschool teachers, as well as school administrators, principals, specialists, curriculum and instruction developers, and others who deliver education programs to kindergarten through college students.  

Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons serve as a connection between Space Foundation and their schools and communities, often collaborating with other organizations such as NASA. 

Who is Eligible?

Teacher Liaisons may be any formal or informal PreK-20 educator as well as other professionals within the PreK-20 arena. Teacher Liaisons tend to be Master Teachers who want to inspire the next generation of students to pursue and excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but membership is open to educators in all disciplines, ranging from science and math to language arts, physical education, special education or the arts. Applicants need only to demonstrate that they effectively integrate space education within their curriculum.

Benefits

  • Complimentary registration and Exhibit Center admission for Space Symposium 
  • Curriculum resources and various other professional development courses 
  • Networking opportunities with top educators and space industry experts 
  • Community of encouraging educators across the globe 
  • Hands-on and inspiring classroom projects 
  • Opportunities to design learning activities in collaborative setting