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    Professional Learning Memberships

    Get unlimited access to workshops and networking events (plus discounted rates on special multi-session courses) with a Professional Learning membership for yourself or your organization!

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    Member Meetup: Job-Alike Connections

    Jun 12, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

    A virtual networking and connection space for members.

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    Teaching on Ohlone Land, Indigenous Science, Story, Responsibility, and Right Relationship

    Jun 16, 2026

    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

    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.

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    AI & Education

    What is AI Literacy? Building a Foundation and Readiness for K-12 Systems

    Jun 17, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

    This session explores the essential components of AI literacy and provides guidance for K-12 leaders and educators on building a clear foundation and a shared understanding of AI literacy’s role in modern education.

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    Constructing Understanding: Applying Strategies and Tools

    Jun 17, 2026

    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT

    In this session, participants will explore instructional moves that support how people learn and practice applying those moves to their teaching.

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    Computational Thinking and AI Sensemaking in the Classroom

    Jun 24, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

    Move from theory to practice with instructional strategies for integrating computational thinking and AI sensemaking directly into K-12 classroom environments.

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    Equity, Ethics, and Opportunities for AI in K-12 Systems

    Jun 25, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

    This session examines how to integrate AI responsibly in schools, centering equity and ethics to ensure technology strengthens rather than undermines trust and community.

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    From Vision to Action: Operationalizing District Capacity for AI Literacy

    Jun 30, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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.

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    BASP Understanding Global Change

    Teaching California Wildfire Biology

    Aug 4, 2026

    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PT

    Learn about an exciting approach to address Biology standards through a lens of wildfires in California and actions we can take.

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    BASP Understanding Global Change

    Teaching California Wildfire Chemistry

    Aug 4, 2026

    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PT

    Learn about an exciting approach to address chemistry standards through a lens of wildfires in California and actions we can take.

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    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.

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    Member Meetup: Regional Connections

    Aug 25, 2026

    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

    A virtual networking and connection space for members.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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. Participants will learn how to select research-informed measures and use the Hub to strengthen evaluation of formal and informal STEM learning programs.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Member Meetup: Affinity Spaces

    Oct 16, 2026

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

    A virtual networking and connection space for members.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.

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    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.

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    Berkeley, CA 94720
    510-642-5132

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