Professional Development Provider Institutes

Institute 2PL Design: Constructing Explanations & ArgumentsLeading Curriculum ImplementationLeading Change, Part IIThis Professional Development (PD) Provider Institute is the second in the series and is a four-day experience designed to support you as a PD leader by deepening your knowledge, increasing your confidence, and enhancing your abilities to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the recommendations put forth in A Framework for K-12 Science Education.Dates: September 22–25, 2026Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MTLocation: Colorado Springs, ColoradoCost: Early bird pricing is $1,600/person or $1,500/person for district teams of two or more by August 31, 2026.Regular price is $1,800/person or $1,700/person for district teams of two or more.The registration fee covers institute materials and lunch each day.Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026GoalsEnhance knowledge of research and literature underpinning the NGSS and increase ability to support teachers as they translate research into the classroom;increase capacity to support teachers in using routines, strategies, tools, and processes for enacting teaching and learning for next generation science; andstrengthen ability to design and lead professional learning programs that support teachers in taking on the instructional shifts called for in NRC’s Framework and the NGSS.Who Should ParticipateScience coachesScience curriculum specialistsDistrict and science teacher leadersProfessional learning leadersScience consultants and university facultyWhat are the benefits?After participating in the program, PD providers will be able to:plan, lead, and evaluate workshops that help teachers enact three-dimensional teaching and learning in their classrooms;use a variety of “close-to-the-classroom” routines and strategies to support teachers in strengthening their classroom practice;monitor and adjust plans based on data and understandings about leading change; andincrease intentionality in leadership practices.Will we see you in Colorado Springs?Register NowInterested?Save $200 if you register by August 31!Questions?For more information, please contact Charlotte Hardwicke.