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The heart of all scientific investigation and discovery is curiosity. This virtual session explores inquiry through questioning and facilitation strategies to guide students through scientific investigations. Participants will learn how to set up inquiry-based questions and work through investigations to become champions of inquiry. Participants will also receive virtual and physical curricular resources.

CS: 201 is a virtual workshop that moves us further along in our computer science training. Participants will take a deeper dive into computer science and computational thinking by challenging participants to build on existing projects and create their own experiences for students.

Comic books have a powerful potential to help English language learners (ELLs) become more adept at reading and writing in English, and more engaged in books and reading in general. This workshop brings together Dr. Bitz and Dr. Leathers, who have worked together in numerous literacy-based environments, to present a workshop focused on the process […]

This virtual session is designed to offer tools to help staff understand the importance of building agency in STEM with youth. To prepare youth for future STEM careers, they need to see themselves in, and connect to that world. Participants will be equipped with an understanding of STEM Identity and tools to lead youth in […]

How can you foster SEL through Literacy? This workshop will teach you how to blend SEL and Literacy for students with various emotional needs. Participants will learn how to develop SEL skills through literacy activities. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be better prepared to support the needs of their students in […]

CS: Unplugged is a virtual workshop designed to explore computer science through hands-on activities that do not require computers. This workshop helps prepare computer science educators for times when access to machines is not available or to enforce a computational thinking concept. Participants will learn to facilitate activities while introducing computational concepts and vocabulary relevant […]

Have your multilingual learners ever looked like they simply had no idea about what you were talking about? Come learn how you can make learning easier for your students. In this webinar, you will learn concepts of second language acquisition and strategies you can use to help build background for your students. You will receive […]

What is good classroom management? This workshop will teach you how to establish and sustain an orderly classroom environment. Participants will learn how to create an inclusive environment that fosters appropriate academic behavior and encourages student leadership. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be better prepared to support the needs of their […]

Who said that learning couldn’t be fun? This workshop will teach you how to use Kahoot to create online games that increase engagement and learning. Participants will learn how to create games aligned with learning goals. You will also learn how those games can improve student learning and boost literacy skills. This workshop is designed […]

Did you know that any afterschool club can also feature powerful literacy learning? If you didn’t, now you do! Attend this workshop to learn how to infuse literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) into any club or activity at your program. Participants will learn about strategies such as paired texts, writing for multiple purposes, purposeful […]

Is there room for literacy in STEM activities? The answer is yes! In this workshop, you will learn how to include literacy strategies in STEM lessons. Participants will leave with completed lesson plans for their club or activity that feature high-impact literacy-infused learning! This workshop is designed for everyone interested in learning more about literacy […]

What does brainstorming and collaboration look like in your class? This workshop will teach you how to use e-tools for student collaboration. Participants will learn how to create and add collaboration tasks to their lesson plans using Padlet. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be better prepared to use technology in in-person […]