Events

Feb 5, 2026: Focus on participants analyzing current research and best practices for effectively teaching reading comprehension strategies for the secondary classroom.

Feb 21, 2026: This session will explore the standards for all Components - taking a deep dive at how those standards apply to the requirements for the components as well as a close reading of the directions and requirements for completion of each of the Components.

Mar 6, 2026: Keynote speaker Britta Bynum is an aviation professional leader, and passionate advocate for women in aviation and STEM. With a background in aviation operations and a heart for service, she is committed to opening doors and creating pathways for the next generation.

Mar 12, 2026: Focus on the connection between reading and writing, the cognitive skills required, and the implications for the secondary classroom.

Feb 24, 2026: This workshop explores the exciting potential of artificial intelligence with practical skills and creative strategies for integrating AI into their literacy instruction. 

Apr 28, 2026: This workshop will equip school and district teams to use student data to plan the assessments, schedule changes, program selection, flexible resource allocation, professional development and coaching necessary to support all students to be skilled readers.

Apr 30, 2026: Together, we’ll explore the neuroscience of movement to better understand your powerful role in students’ focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.

June 17, 2026: This one-day workshop will provide teachers with visits to and interactions in the Research Station fields with faculty and graduate students involved in research on different plant varieties.

This conference is more than professional development...

June 17, 2026: Participants will explore the science of energy efficiency through interactive instruction, a tour of a LEED-certified building, and classroom-ready investigations that can be adapted for middle and high school learners. This turnkey experience connects science standards to authentic, place-based learning and provides practical ideas educators can take back to their classrooms.

Sept 24, 2026: An overview of The Science of Reading and its relevancy and application in the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.