Professional Learning Services
Multi-session Course

Leadership Essentials for Organizational Systems Change: Building Socio-Emotional Resilience

Aug 13, 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.

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Making Observations

Aug 19, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

In this session, we explore different methods and model activities that can strengthen learners’ skills in making observations.

Member Meetup

Aug 25, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

A virtual networking and connection space for members.

Workshopping NGSS Connections

Sep 3, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

In this session, participants will workshop making connections and aligning their program to the Next Generation Science Standards. A basic understanding of NGSS is recommended.

Multi-session Course

Leadership Essentials for Organizational Systems Change: Collaboration, Feedback, and Accountability

Sep 4, 2026 +3 more

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

We all have capacity for leadership. This multi-session course offers skills development and resources for intentional and effective collaboration.

Free session!

Next Gen Change Makers: Series “Teaser” Session

Sep 10, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Join us for a 1-hour “teaser” session to preview our upcoming series: Next Gen Change Makers. The series is designed for emerging change makers, early-career educators, and folks navigating big shifts in their leadership.

Free session!

Introducing the Lawrence STEM Impact Hub: Streamlining Program Evaluation

Sep 23, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

In this session, participants will explore the STEM Impact Hub, a subscription service that streamlines survey creation, data analysis, and reporting.

Next Gen Change Makers: The Shape of My Leadership

Oct 1, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Start making sense of your leadership style by mapping leadership moments and milestones. The series is designed for emerging change makers, early-career educators, and folks navigating big shifts in their leadership.

Next Gen Change Makers: Constructing Your Leadership Identity

Oct 15, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Refine your leadership identity with reflection, feedback, and real evidence. The series is designed for emerging change makers, early-career educators, and folks navigating big shifts in their leadership.

Member Meetup: Affinity Spaces

Oct 16, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

A virtual networking and connection space for members.

Poetry in Science Learning – Fall offering

Oct 21, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Including poetry in science learning experiences can offer opportunities for reflection, meaning making, knowledge integration, & leveraging students’ personal & cultural expertise.

Multi-session Course

Leadership Essentials for Organizational Systems Change: Collaboration, Feedback, and Accountability

Oct 27, 2026 +3 more

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

We all have capacity for leadership. This multi-session course offers skills development and resources for intentional and effective collaboration.

Evaluation 101: Designing Towards Your Goals

Oct 28, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Learn the fundamentals of program evaluation to measure and improve your organization’s impact!

Next Gen Change Makers: Seeing the System

Oct 29, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Look at the system, not just the symptom, and then make a choice about your leadership. The series is designed for emerging change makers, early-career educators, and folks navigating big shifts in their leadership.

BEETLES Free session!

Promoting Discussion: Discussion in Action

Nov 5, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

In this session, participants will explore the impact of meaningful discussions in science learning and the strategies that support them.

Next Gen Change Makers: Making the Case for Change

Nov 12, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Turn your observations to a broader understanding of fairness and access, and help others see the need for change. The series is designed for emerging change makers, early-career educators, and folks navigating big shifts in their leadership.

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Integrating Field Journaling Into Lessons and Programs

Nov 18, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

Nature and science journaling is a powerful practice that supports observation, thinking, and learning. Explore strategies for incorporating journaling in your programs.

Winter Open Space Conference

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!

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Promoting Discussion: Applying Strategies and Tools

Dec 10, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

In this session, participants will practice using strategies, tools, and frameworks to support meaning-making discussions in science.