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2025 – 2026 Webinars

Science Teacher Support Series

Webinars offered monthly to support science teachers. Webinar dates, topics, and registration links are below.

Date and Time	Topic
December 16, 2025 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Using the SEPs to Improve Science Learning: Asking Questions and Defining Problems This session is the first in a series focusing on the Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and explores how to support students in generating productive scientific questions and defining meaningful problems. It highlights strategies that spark curiosity and guide students toward deeper, phenomenon-driven investigations.
January 20, 2026 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Using the SEPs to Improve Science Learning: Developing and Using Models This session is the second in a series focusing on the SEPs. Dive into the role of models in science learning. This session explores how to guide students in creating and applying models to explain phenomena.
February 17, 2026 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Using the SEPs to Improve Science Learning: Planning and Conducting Investigations This session is the third in a series focusing on the SEPs. Explore practical strategies to guide students in designing and carrying out meaningful scientific investigations. This session builds on our SEP series by focusing on how to foster curiosity and critical thinking through hands-on inquiry.
March 17, 2026 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Using the SEPs to Improve Science Learning: Interpreting, Analyzing, and Evaluating Data This session is the fourth in a series focusing on the SEPs. Learn how to support students in interpreting and evaluating scientific data. This session offers tools and techniques to deepen data literacy and critical thinking in the science classroom.
April 21, 2026 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Using the SEPs to Improve Science Learning: Constructing and Critiquing Conclusions and Explanations This session is the fifth in a series focusing on the SEPs. Discover strategies to help students build strong scientific arguments and evaluate the reasoning of others. This session emphasizes evidence-based thinking and communication.

Science Leader Support Series

Webinars offered monthly to support division-level science leaders. Webinar dates, topics, and registration links are below.

Date and Time	Topic
December 16, 2025 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	SCED Codes and Course Offerings Gain clarity on how SCED codes shape course design, scheduling, and reporting. Designed mainly for secondary leaders, this session introduces the SCED framework and supports leaders in using these codes to organize science course offerings, ensure alignment, and communicate options effectively within their divisions.
January 20, 2026 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	Seeing Science in Action: Using Observation Tools to Support Instruction Learn how to effectively use the Science Classroom Observation Tool and Walkthrough Tool to gain insights into classroom practices and identify areas for support and growth.
February 17, 2026 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.	Best Practices in Professional Learning Part 2 Build on previous learning to design professional development that meets real needs. This session focuses on using observation data and district priorities to plan targeted, effective professional learning.
March 17, 2026 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	Funding Science: Leveraging Local, State, and Federal Resources Explore how to align funding opportunities with your science education goals. This session provides guidance on navigating funding streams to support teaching and learning.
April 21, 2026 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	Cross-Curricular Connections: How Science Supports ELA and Math Discover how science instruction can reinforce literacy and numeracy skills. This session highlights strategies for interdisciplinary teaching that boosts student achievement across subjects.

Professional Development Support Videos

In order to support teachers and divisions as they implement the 2018 Science Standards of Learning, professional development opportunities as well as ancillary resources are being created.