Professional Development Programs

Whether it’s tinkering with our local Boys and Girls Club, helping K–12 educators put NGSS into practice, or infusing inquiry into playful preschool moments, we offer a variety of programs to support better teaching and better learning.

Summer Institute for Teachers

Three-week workshop for secondary science teachers.

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The Art of Tinkering Workshop

Learn how to bring a tinkering approach into your practice.

K–12 Science Leader Network

We’re changing the way K–12 students learn science in California.

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Early Childhood Tinkering

Online resources and modules for playful STEAM learning in preschool settings.

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Free Admission for California Public School Teachers

Visit the Exploratorium free of charge if you're a California public school teacher.

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