You know kids learn science best by engaging in the subject from an early age, but how do we find time, and how do we teach it these days? Science and engineering education is undergoing a transformation (Kober et al, 2023). We all know that children learn science best by engaging in the subject from […]
Part 2 of Build a Thinking Classroom for K-12 will dig deeper into the 14 practices and effective implementation strategiesBuilding Thinking Classrooms: Part 2This is not for novices or anyone new to BTC. You must be a K-12 educator or leader who has completed BTC: Part 1 OR you have read the book and are […]
Learn to evaluate science teaching materials claiming to be STEELS or NGSS-aligned using NextGen Tools for Instructional Materials EvaluatioLearning to vet science instructional materials with NextGen Toolkit for Instructional Materials Evaluation (TIME):Learn how to effectively evaluate and select science instructional materials for your classroom.Who: Science Leadership Teams from school districts in and around Allegheny Intermediate […]
Join us at Math Coaches Network where we'll share strategies and resources for coaches to support mathematics teaching and learning. Math Coaches Network 2024-25 Come join us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for a professional learning community focused on supporting mathematics coaches. This Network is led by Mr. Samuel Shaneyfelt, former school district level administrator […]
This administrator-focused PL offering was specifically designed to help leaders support shifts in science instruction towards PA STEELSWho: Any and all administrators (district or building) or explicitly defined science leaders (e.g., department head, coach, grade-level lead) are invited to attendWhen: April 1, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and April 2, 2025 from 8:00 […]
This professional learning offering is a follow-up half-day to assist administrators with supporting science teachers' STEELS implementationWho: Any and all administrators (district or building) who have previously attended the Administrator-focused Science Professional LearningWhen: April 2, 2025 from 12:45 - 3:45 PMWhere: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E. Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120Price: FreeWhat: You've previously attended […]
Planning for Professional Learning around Science Standards: Strategically Building Capacity for Sustained PracticeWho: A district team of three to six science leaders including at least one administratorWhen: April 7-8, 2025Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit; 475 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA 15120Price: $1200 per district team of three to six participantsFood: Lunch will be provided!Tech: Please bring […]
Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium centered on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) in K–12 Education.Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium centered on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) in K–12 Education, designed to empower educators with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to integrate environmental awareness into their teaching. This event brings […]
Content foci are primarily life science and physical science, with some Earth & space science. Who: Open to all grades 6-12 science teachers (e.g., life science, physical science, Earth & space science, biology, chemistry, physics, etc. in middle school or high school) When: October 14, November 6, and November 17, 2025 Where: In-person at the […]
Content foci include life science, physical science, and Earth & space science. Who: Open to all grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 science teachers and STEM teachers as well as special educators supporting science When: October 14, November 6, and November 17, 2025 from 8:30 - 3:30 Where: In-person at the Allegheny Intermediate […]
This administrator-focused PL offering was specifically designed to help leaders support shifts in science instruction towards PA STEELSWho: Any and all administrators (district or building) or explicitly defined science leaders (e.g., department head, coach, grade-level lead) are invited to attendWhen: October 28-29, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PMWhere: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E. Waterfront […]
Spend a day engaged in a 10 lesson curriculum designed for the PA STEELS standards, specifically the Environmental Lit. and Sustainability.Shared Waters began as a NOAA B-WET grant as an upstream-downstream partnership with the goal of systemically implementing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) in elementary schools. These experiences aim to teach students about local watershed […]
