Workshops for California Teacher Leaders and Professional Learning Providers

The Exploratorium is supporting CA NGSS implementation across California by partnering with K–12 educators who serve as local advocates for science, be it in a classroom or county office. Through institutes here at the museum and online communities, we are equipping educators with NGSS-aligned resources they can use to bring science to life for all students.

We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of our statewide network of Science Teacher Leaders, taking place Monday, July 29–Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. We will cover the cost of travel and lodging. Please only submit an application if you can attend every day of the workshop.

Applications are due March 10, 2019.

If you are not able to make the July workshop, we will run this workshop again in next year. Sign up for our educator newsletter to stay up-to-date on professional development opportunities for CA educators.

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Grades K–5: Empowering Regional Teams

For elementary educators, we work closely with county and district professional learning providers who offer ongoing supports for teachers. Each cohort is recruited from a specific region in California, allowing us to form meaningful partnerships with local leaders and teams. Activities include a three-day workshop at the Exploratorium followed by online workshops and onsite support.

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Grades 6–12: Connecting Teacher Leaders

For middle and high school science teachers who also provide supports to other teachers, we are creating a statewide network of Secondary Science Teacher Leaders to support NGSS implementation. Participants from across California attend a one-week institute at the Exploratorium and then continue to share, find support, and learn online through workshops and a community listserv.

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