The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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May 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
A seminar series designed for executive leaders of educational organizations seeking strategies and support to lead through uncertain times.
May 14, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Spring is the perfect time to take teaching and learning outside the classroom! Join us for an interactive session to explore the benefits and tips for using the schoolyard to engage students in authentic STEM learning.
May 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
Discover practical strategies for moving from a high-level AI vision to concrete, district-wide implementation that builds long-term capacity and sustainable impact.
May 26, 2026
May 27, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT
(NEW DATE!) In Constructing Understanding: Learning in Action, participants will explore how learning happens through a model activity and discussing research.
May 28, 2026
Presented and facilitated, by Dr. Olivia Lynch, The Scholarship and Compassion of Teaching and Leading is a professional forum and conversation featuring the necessity, role and impact of scholarly and compassionate teacher/educator practice.
Jun 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Strengthen your science communication skills by learning how to craft clear, memorable, and meaningful messages that connect with specific audiences.
Jun 8, 2026 +4 more
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
A free, hands-on, 5-day training for teachers to run biotech labs in their classrooms. Topics include: micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, plasmid…
Jun 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
A virtual networking and connection space for members.
Jun 16, 2026
In this 1-hour virtual workshop, secondary educators and instructional leaders will explore how Indigenous science can deepen STEM teaching and learning in grades 6 through 12. Led by UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative, under the leadership of Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, the session invites participants to engage Ohlone perspectives of indigenous science with care, humility, and respect.
Jun 17, 2026
In this session, participants will explore instructional moves that support how people learn and practice applying those moves to their teaching.
Aug 4, 2026 +1 more
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PT
Join a two-day online workshop course for California high school biology teachers.
Join a two-day online workshop course for California high school chemistry teachers.
Aug 19, 2026
In this session, we explore different methods and model activities that can strengthen learners’ skills in making observations.
Aug 20, 2026 +2 more
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM PT
We all have capacity for leadership. This multi-session course offers skills development and resources for socio-emotional resilience in working towards systems change.
Aug 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
Sep 4, 2026 +3 more
We all have capacity for leadership. This multi-session course offers skills development and resources for intentional and effective collaboration.
Oct 14, 2026 +3 more
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Including poetry in science learning experiences can offer opportunities for reflection, meaning making, knowledge integration, & leveraging students’ personal & cultural expertise.
Nov 5, 2026
In this session, participants will explore the impact of meaningful discussions in science learning and the strategies that support them.
Nov 18, 2026
Nature and science journaling is a powerful practice that supports observation, thinking, and learning. Explore strategies for incorporating journaling in your programs.
Dec 1, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
We invite attendees to pitch discussion topics in this open style of conferencing. Join folks from across the field to have generative conversations and cross-pollinate!
Dec 10, 2026
In this session, participants will practice using strategies, tools, and frameworks to support meaning-making discussions in science.