Teacher professional development (PD)

In-person or live virtual workshops

Science from Scientists (SciSci) enjoys collaborating with classroom teachers to advance their confidence and expertise in providing students with high-quality, standards-aligned science learning experiences.

SciSci's teacher PD can be customized to address your school's or district’s needs. Our teacher programming can be combined with our In-School Module-Based (ISMB) program. 

Looking for online courses today? Check out our asynchronous Teacher PD courses.

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Teacher PD in-person or live virtual workshop features:

Confidence building

Participants engage in interactive activities that build confidence in teaching science and engineering.

Skill development

Teachers gain effective skills and knowledge for teaching science and engineering.

Standards-aligned

Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and the 5E Model topics are available.

Customized duration

Workshops can range from an hour to multi-day.

Virtual availability

Virtual workshops are available for organizations outside our service area.

Eligible clock hours

Earn professional development clock hours to fulfill teaching license requirements.

In-person workshops

SciSci workshops provide teachers the time, space, resources, and community to think deeply about their teaching practice.

Improving Science Teaching and Learning with Multilingual Learners in Mind

Explore and reflect on research-based practices for improving science engagement and learning for multilingual students through a mini-lesson, discussing how these practices are working with our students, and considering how to apply these strategies in your own classroom. Participants will leave with a selection of easy-to-implement practices for making science learning more accessible to multilingual students, and even other students in their classrooms.

  • Who this is for: K-12 teachers, curriculum specialists, and school teachers
  • Duration: 1.5-2 hours
  • Delivery: In-person or live virtual workshop
What Scientists and Engineers Do: Exploring the 8 Science & Engineering Practices*

Science standards throughout the US challenge us to think differently about how we teach and what our students learn. In this workshop, we’ll dig into the eight Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs) — what scientists and engineers do when they investigate the world and design solutions to problems. Gain a deeper understanding of SEPs and their implications on science teaching and learning in your classroom.

*SEPs and CCCs are components of NGSS.

  • Who this is for: K-12 teachers, curriculum specialists, and school teachers
  • Duration: 1.5-2 hours
  • Delivery: In-person or live virtual workshop
How Scientists and Engineers Think: Exploring the 7 Crosscutting Concepts*

The foundation for state science standards across the US identifies seven crosscutting concepts (CCCs) that are universal across the science disciplines. The CCCs represent how scientists and engineers think about the natural and designed worlds, regardless of specific science or engineering discipline. We'll explore the CCCs in ways that deepen understanding and provide ideas for engaging students in problem-solving like scientists and engineers.

*SEPs and CCCs are components of NGSS.

  • Who this is for: K-12 teachers, curriculum specialists, and school teachers
  • Duration: 1.5-2 hours
  • Delivery: In-person or live virtual workshop

Customized workshops on hands-on, minds-on science

Hands-on experiences are essential for quality science instruction, but hands-on is not enough! To maximize learning potential, hands-on experiences must be coupled with opportunities for students to engage in the cognitive work of sensemaking. We'll explore instructional strategies you can employ in your classroom to engage your students deeply in minds-on learning. We can offer single workshops or a multi-workshop series, customized for your organization.

  • Who this is for: Teachers grades 3–8
  • Duration: 1.5 hours to multi-day
  • Delivery: In-person or live virtual workshop

Examples of hands-on, minds-on topics include:

Deep dive into one or more SEP or CCC:

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations or Designing and Using Models, for example.

Classroom routines for sensemaking:

Discussion strategies, writing prompts, questioning in science, and/or claims-evidence-reasoning.

The 5E Model and why it works:

Using the model for instructional design to actively engage students in sensemaking.

STEM identity:

instructional strategies to enhance your students’ STEM-related confidence and sense of belonging.

Using the 5E Model to enhance field trip experiences:

How to transform field trips and community programs into deeper learning experiences for your students.

Ask us about additional topics!

We can work with you on other topics that better suit your needs.
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Teacher workshop service area

Contact us to learn more about how we can work with your school or district.

Boston area

Twin Cities area

San Francisco Bay Area

Anywhere virtually

Teacher workshop pricing

Teacher Professional Development pricing is based on the number of workshops, type, number of participants, and location. Discounts are available for a workshop series.

Virtual options are available upon request.

Please contact us to learn more and to receive a customized quote based on your district or school’s needs.

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What teachers say

  • The online accessibility made it fit into my schedule and allowed me to work at my own pace.
    Past Online Teacher PD Participant