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\n\t\t\tOconee River GYSTC\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tEMPOWERING STUDENTS FOR STEM CAREERS\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"1\"\n\t\t

TEACHERS<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"AI\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"4\"\n\t\t

ONLINE RESOURCES<\/h3>\t\t\t\n

\n\t\t\tWelcome to Oconee River GYSTC!\t<\/h2>\n\t

We have been making science fun for kids and their teachers K-8 for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n

Oconee River GYSTC (Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers Inc.) is part of a network of nine regional centers and programs in addition to the GYSTC Headquarters. GYSTC, Inc. is a private, not for profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for students, teachers, and parents, in elementary and middle school. Oconee River GYSTC serves the member systems of NEGA RESA. Occasionally additional services are available to nearby systems, and all teachers are welcome to attend our professional learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\t

Oconee River GYSTC serves the following school systems:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t

Barrow County<\/p>\n\t

Greene County<\/p>\n\t

Morgan County<\/p>\n\t

Clarke County<\/p>\n\t

Jackson County<\/p>\n\t

Oconee County<\/p>\n\t

Commerce City<\/p>\n\t

Jefferson City<\/p>\n\t

Oglethorpe County<\/p>\n\t

Elbert County<\/p>\n\t

Madison County<\/p>\n\t

Social Circle City<\/p>\n\t

Occasionally additional services are available to nearby systems, and all teachers are welcome to attend our professional learning opportunities. Please reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about our services.<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tOCONEE RIVER GYSTC OFFERINGS\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Science & Technology Competition Support<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Oconee River GYSTC hosts virtual meetings to support administrators, teachers and coaches of students.<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

In-Class Field Trips<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Invite a GYSTC coordinator to visit in person or virtually for an engaging science lesson with your students!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Professional Learning<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Request Science Professional Learning sessions at your school or virtual sessions!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Equipment Lending<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Borrow ready to go STEM Kits containing lessons & materials, and STEM Equipment!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Family STEM Nights<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

We can help with your In-person or Virtual STEM Night by loaning STEM Activity Kits, or by hosting virtual sessions!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Didn’t see what you were looking for?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Contact your Regional Coordinator at alec.johnson@negaresa.org or 706-742-8292 x212 with questions.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tLOCATION\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tCONTACT\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t
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    Oconee River GYSTC<\/strong>
    Northeast Georgia RESA<\/strong>
    375 Winter Street
    Winterville, GA 30683<\/p><\/li>

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    Alec Johnson<\/p><\/li>

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    706-742-8292 x212<\/p><\/li>

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    alec.johnson@negaresa.org<\/p><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t

    Oconee River Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center<\/strong> is one of nine non-profit 501 (c)(3) Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC) throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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