Teacher Professional Development
Bring science to life in your classroom!
Find out more about the science of learning, strengthen your expertise, and learn to integrate hands-on science activities into your classroom more effectively.
Access is important to us! Email us at [email protected] to learn more about our Rural Teacher Scholarship, our BIPOC Educator Scholarship or mileage reimbursement.
K-12 Professional Development
Rocky Mountain Mind, Brain & Education Conference
Join us for the 4th Annual Rocky Mountain Mind, Brain & Education Conference hosted by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in partnership with researchED. This conference brings together K-12 educators and university researchers with a common interest in applying research-based methods from psychology and neuroscience to their practice.
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Blended Course - Operation Motivation! Empowered to Learn!
The world of school learning has been undergoing a lot of re-examination recently, especially with changes brought on by COVID, a stronger focus on equity, and the increasing promise and peril of technology access and use.
Teachers and Students alike struggle to cultivate ownership and overcome disengagement.
In this course we will learn about four well-researched and supported theories of classroom motivation, and springboard into some evidence-based practices and new inspiration for use tomorrow in your classroom!
Face-to-Face Sessions January 11, January 25, February 8, 2025 (required for credit only), 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (same all three days)
On-Line Implementation January 13-February 10, 2025. 1.5-2 hrs per week (also required for credit only.)
Preservice Teachers
Museum 101
Specially designed for Preservice Teachers, these in-depth two-part sessions provide our future teachers of science and social studies the opportunity to:
- Participate in an inquiry-based activity that involves evidence gathering in one of the museum exhibition halls AND
- Explore the Museum's unique resources and programs for students and teachers that can support both curriculum and teacher professional development.
Contact us at [email protected] to schedule.
Professional Learning Partnerships
Are you looking for a partner to provide professional learning workshops or courses for your district, school, pre-service program, or organization? You're in luck! This is where we currently do most of our work. Each program is collaboratively designed after consultation with you, to understand your learning priorities and needs! Learn more for descriptions of our most popular programs.