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November 2026
- 7Sat9:00 AM PT · Fullerton, CA
Wonder in Every Stroke: Integrating Art with STEM & Stories
Explore how play supports attention, memory, meaning-making, and engagement through painting, drawing, journaling, storytelling, and creative design. Leave with practical ideas, completed projects, giveaways, and inspiration for joyful learning experiences.
CSUF College of EducationSTEMK–5For teachersFree - 7Sat9:00 AM PT · Fullerton, CA
Technology Tools to Support Literacy Instruction: Part 2
Part 2 of the Reading Center directors' series on free education technology tools for literacy instruction. Integrate AI tools, readability platforms, and other resources to support young readers. Part 1 is not required to attend.
CSUF Reading CenterEdTechK–8For teachersFree - 7Sat2:00 PM–6:00 PM ET · McDonough, GA
Henry County STEM Day
An afternoon of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for curious minds of all ages. Students dive into interactive STEM projects and experiments designed to spark creativity and a love of discovery. Runs 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket price and full details are on the Eventbrite page; refunds available up to 7 days before the event.
Tabernacle of Praise Church InternationalSTEMK–12For studentsPrice: see organizer - 7Sat10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET · New York, NY
The Met Educator Workshop — Teaching 2D to 3D: Materials and Techniques of Tiffany
An in-person workshop for active K–12 educators exploring the materials and techniques of Tiffany works in The Met collection and strategies for moving students from two-dimensional to three-dimensional thinking and making. Register online with The Met.
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtArtsK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 7Sat10:00 AM–2:00 PM PT · San Marino, CA
Educator Workshop: The Art of Breaking the Mold
A full-day, in-person workshop for K–12 educators of all grades and subjects on how artists break the mold and challenge conventions, centered on Los Angeles artist Doyle Lane's innovative approach to clay. Aligned with California arts, SEL, speaking-and-listening and ELD standards. Registration includes admission to The Huntington and lunch; a certificate of attendance is available on request. Advance registration required.
The HuntingtonArtsK–12For teachers$40 - 8Sun10:00 AM–4:00 PM CT · Houston, TX
National STEM Day at Space Center Houston
A full day of STEM activations and special presentations marking National STEM Day, celebrated every November 8 to inspire the next generation toward STEM/STEAM careers. Highlights include Mission Memories with astronaut Captain Mike Baker, veteran of four Space Shuttle missions, in the Mission Briefing Center at 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., plus pop-up science lab activities in the Main Plaza throughout the day. Runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is included with general admission to Space Center Houston.
Space Center HoustonSTEMK–12For studentsIncluded with admission - 9Mon8:00 AM ET · Bloomington, IN
Improving Teacher Development Through Instructional Coaching Workshop
A two-day workshop on building a coaching culture and mindset in schools and districts, including those without designated coaches. Participants explore deliberate practice, set teacher growth goals, distinguish coaching from evaluation, and practise a three-phase feedback protocol using classroom video.
Marzano ResourcesProfessional learningK–12For teachers$769 - 9MonCheck organizer · Las Vegas, NV
Do the math. You won’t want to miss this.
Come ready to take home practical math strategies you can use with students right away.
Solution TreeProfessional learningK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 9MonCheck organizer · Las Vegas, NV
Big-picture thinking, next-day impact
Take home math instruction strategies you can use immediately —and a renewed sense of what's possible.
Solution TreeProfessional learningK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 10Tue8:00 AM CT · Little Rock, AR
High Reliability Schools—Level 1: An Effective Climate and Collaborative Culture Focused on Student Success
A full-day workshop exploring Level 1 of the High Reliability Schools framework through the lens of school culture and climate. Examine how intentional leadership actions shape the experience of students, staff, and families; engage with the eight Level 1 leading indicators; and analyze current school or district practices to identify strengths and gaps. Includes a copy of Leading a High Reliability School and an event journal.
Marzano ResourcesProfessional learningK–12For teachers$309 - 10Tue5:45 PM CT · Waco, TX
Beat Making
In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!
Bledsoe-Miller STEAM CenterSTEM6–12For studentsFree - 10Tue9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT · Collinsville, IL
The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Collinsville
Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Springfield (Nov 12), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).
PD365 (Illinois ASCD)LiteracyK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 10Tue1:00 PM–4:00 PM CST · San Antonio, TX
Communicating in Mathematics: Empowering Students to Speak and Write Their Way to Math Mastery
An interactive in-person workshop for K–12 math educators, instructional coaches and curriculum specialists. Explore sentence frames, mathematical discourse routines and low-stakes writing prompts to help students justify answers, critique reasoning and use precise mathematical vocabulary. 3 CPE hours.
Education Service Center Region 20Professional learningK–12For teachers$100 - 11Wed8:30 AM–3:30 PM CST · San Antonio, TX
Building Systems to Support Twice Exceptional Students (K-12) G/T 6 Hour Update
In-person professional development for educators, coordinators and leaders supporting twice-exceptional students. Align state requirements and service-delivery models, improve communication among G/T, special education and general education teams, and develop practical shared approaches to student success. 6 CPE hours.
Education Service Center Region 20Special educationK–12For teachers$125 - 12Thu8:30 AM–3:30 PM MT · Colorado Springs, CO
Responsive Classroom Institute — Colorado Springs, CO
A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Colorado Springs. Courses offered at this institute: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom; Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.
Responsive ClassroomSocial-emotional learningK–8For teachersPrice: see organizer - 12Thu9:00 AM–12:00 PM MT · Colorado Springs, CO
Responsive Classroom Leadership Symposium — Colorado Springs, CO
A half-day, in-person leadership symposium for school and district leaders in Colorado Springs, held at Colorado College. Sessions: Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities; Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans. Presented by Responsive Classroom, an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school teaching. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.
Responsive ClassroomLeadershipK–8For teachersPrice: see organizer - 12Thu8:30 AM–3:30 PM MT · Colorado Springs, CO
Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Colorado Springs, CO
A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Colorado Springs: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.
Responsive ClassroomClassroom ManagementK–8For teachersPrice: see organizer - 12Thu8:30 AM–3:30 PM MT · Colorado Springs, CO
Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior — Colorado Springs, CO
A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Colorado Springs: Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Explore the common causes of verbal conflict and how they affect relationships and learning, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully and productively, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.
Responsive ClassroomClassroom ManagementK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 12Thu8:30 AM–11:00 AM ET · Hartford, CT
Middle School Mathematics Intervention Learning Series (Session 3) – Shifting Mindset to Focus on Strengths
In this session, participants will examine how beliefs about students influence instructional decisions and outcomes. Grounded in asset-based frameworks from leading research organizations, math leaders will explore how to recognize and leverage students’ strengths, prior knowledge, and cultural assets in mathematics instruction. Participants will reflect on deficit-based practices and consider shifts that promote high expectations, student agency, and inclusive learning environments that support all learners. In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.
CREC – Capitol Region Education CouncilSTEM6–8For teachers$90 - 12Thu9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT · Springfield, IL
The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Springfield
Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).
PD365 (Illinois ASCD)LiteracyK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 13Fri9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET · Lafayette Hill, PA
Civic Life: Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Tocqueville
A free three-day (Friday–Sunday) professional development seminar for K–12 educators exploring civic life and virtue through Aristotle's Politics, Machiavelli's The Prince and Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Led by Dr. Joseph Fornieri of the Rochester Institute of Technology, the program examines citizenship, leadership and the moral foundations of government across classical and modern political thought, with lectures, primary-source discussions and classroom-ready strategies for teaching civics. The weekend also includes a field study visit to the University of Pennsylvania Library Special Collections, the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site — Tocqueville's reason for visiting America in 1831 — or both. Admission is by application; Founding Forward's accredited seminars are provided at no cost to educators.
Founding ForwardSocial studiesK–12For teachersFree - 13Fri9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT · Naperville, IL
The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Naperville
Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Springfield (Nov 12), and live online (Nov 17).
PD365 (Illinois ASCD)LiteracyK–12For teachersPrice: see organizer - 13Fri10:15 AM–11:45 AM ET · Hartford, CT
Humanities Council
The CREC Humanities Council brings together K–12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders to engage in professional dialogue and shared learning around literacy and social studies instruction. Meetings feature timely updates and guest speakers from the CSDE and other partners, alongside opportunities for cross-district collaboration and reflection. Participants connect with colleagues, explore emerging initiatives and resources, and strengthen instructional practices in the humanities. NOTE: Two morning sessions are offered; the content is identical in both.
CREC – Capitol Region Education CouncilProfessional learningK–12For teachersFree - 14Sat12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST · Philadelphia, PA
SS Jr. Explorer Workshop Circuit
A free, one-hour in-person STEM workshop circuit for young explorers ages 10–13. Participants rotate through multiple hands-on STEM activations led by STEM professionals and community partners, with opportunities to make, experiment, explore, and create alongside other young explorers. Registration includes guided rotation through each activity. Each child must be registered individually. Parents, guardians, and chaperones must remain on-site for the entire event; parents or guardians must present valid ID at check-in.
STEM So(ul)cialSTEMAges 10–13For studentsFree - 14Sat9:00 AM PT · Fullerton, CA
Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text
Set the stage for curiosity and the joy of reading. Explore approaches to cultivating comprehension with culturally relevant text, scaffolding instruction, and generating collaborative dialogue among multilingual learners in this hands-on session.
CSUF College of EducationLiteracyPK–4For teachersFree