Professional Development STEM empowerment through professional development for preK-8 educators, teacher educators, and STEM coaches What does EiE professional development look like? Get the whole picture. Engage with STEM as a teacher and a learner. And set your students up for college and career success. Our professional development workshops, virtual trainings, and customizable implementation plans give you the skills and confidence you need to teach hands-on, minds-on, interactive STEM curricula. Our industry-leading professional development helps you redefine your role as an educator, whether you’re teaching students or facilitating immersive STEM workshops of your own. Request a Quote for a Customized Program Image "The professional training I received in Boston was probably the best I’ve had in 20 years of teaching. I think your program is wonderful and the staff is world class. If only we could have people of your caliber and programs of your quality in all of the American schools, we would be a shining example." William Diaz-Brown, Willard Elementary, Long Beach, CA Empowered teachers inspire their students. Gain the skills and confidence to facilitate equitable, student-centered learning experiences. Teaching Computer Science to first graders? Managing a middle school STEM club? We have you covered. EiE professional development can be customized for any of our PreK-8 offerings. Get an overview of STEM or deepen your learning. Our specialized workshops enable you to dive into topics like PBL frameworks, makerspaces, ELA integration, facilitation techniques, and more. Whether you need a webinar for a one-day or a multi-year implementation plan, you have a partner in EiE. We’re here when you need us, where you need us, with solutions for organizations of all sizes. Image "Being able to review the first four lessons, how they are set up, the way in which the EiE process works, etc, was incredibly valuable. I didn't feel overwhelmed with a brand new curriculum and the digital aspect of it, but rather I was able to review the curriculum, ask questions, get hands on with both the paper and digital aspect, etc. This training was awesome!" Sequoia Pathfinder Academy - participant in a summer 2020 training Professional Development Topics EiE professional development can be customized to meet your needs. We offer training on our PreK-8 offerings: from engineering to computer science, out-of-school settings to classrooms. We also offer curriculum agnostic professional development to help create a culture of STEM teaching excellence. Curriculum-specific Workshop Topics Curriculum-agnostic Workshop Topics Wee Engineer Foundations of Engineering and Computer Science EiE for Kindergarten Supporting Diverse Learners Engineering is Elementary, 1st and 2nd Edition Effective Questions for Learning and Growth Engineering Adventures Fostering Habits of Mind Engineering Everywhere Coaching and Mentoring in STEM Digital Storybooks and Try It! kits Effective STEM Planning Virtual Learning Series and On-the-Go kits Integrated Approaches to Engineering and Computer Science Engineering and Computer Science Essentials Building Connections at Home around STEM Building Community Partnerships around STEM STEM as a School Culture Training Options Virtual Professional Development Size: 1-25 participants Our online professional development can be customized to fit any team’s needs. Take a tour of an EiE educator guide or engage in a specialized session, covering topics like ELA integration or equity and efficacy. Request a quote for custom full day or multi-day workshops. Full day or Multi-day Workshops - At Your Site or the Museum of Science, Boston Size: 10-25 participants Create a customized learning experience or choose from popular workshop topics, such as an introduction to the structure and pedagogy of EiE curricula or an exploration of effective STEM instruction in 3-dimensional learning environments. Request a quote for custom full day or multi-day workshops. Teacher Educator Training - At Your Site or the Museum of Science, Boston Size: 10-25 participants Start a chain reaction. In this workshop, coaches, facilitators, and administrators gain the skills and knowledge to champion EiE at their own site. You’ll engage in two EiE units as a learner, teacher, and facilitator. And you’ll leave with a deep understanding of how and why to teach STEM curricula. Request a quote for custom 3-day Teacher Educator Institute plans. Multi-year implementation plans and strategies - At Your Site or the Museum of Science, Boston Size: 10-25 participants Implement with fidelity and guarantee student success. Scaffolded training experiences promote learners’ and educators’ ongoing development. Work with a member of the EiE team to create custom plans to implement EiE across a school, district, organization, or state. We’ll help you map out day one, year three, and beyond. Request a quote for custom multi-year implementation plans. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why should I attend an EiE Professional Development workshop? A: EiE’s Professional Development team will work with you to develop the skills and confidence you need to foster student-centered, inquiry-based learning in the classroom, all while enhancing your knowledge of engineering, computer science, and other STEM content. You’ll not only feel prepared to implement EiE curricula, but you’ll become a STEM leader in your classroom! Q: How do I attend an EiE Professional Development workshop? A: There are lots of ways to attend a workshop. Join a workshop held at the Museum of Science, Boston, or consider on-site training at your school or site. We also offer lots of online professional development opportunities. We’ll work with you to find the most convenient way to attend a workshop. Q: Who should attend an EiE Professional Development workshop? A: Our workshops are designed for all educators! Whether you are new to STEM or have been implementing EiE in your classroom for years, we’ll collaborate to customize the workshop content and goals to meet your needs. Administrators, STEM Coordinators, coaches, and teacher educators will also find a workshop appropriate for their needs. Q: How many types of workshops do you offer? A: We provide training for all of our curricula, both online and on-site. We also offer a train-the-trainer workshop to prepare teacher educators to support EiE and STEM in their schools. EiE also offers workshops in STEM topics beyond our engineering and computer science curricula. Q: How do I learn more? A: Send us an email at eiepd@mos.org to connect with our team today!