Institutes
National Conference in Philadelphia • March 26-29, 2025
Dive deeper into a critical area of interest and shape your expertise.
These full-day workshops provide a more intimate and interactive environment for learning and networking with other attendees.
You may add an Institute to your conference registration or purchase as a stand-alone ticket
Professional Learning & Leaders Institutes
Preconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Registration opens at 7:30 AM. – Coffee and tea will be available
Deepen your knowledge of effective, research-based approaches that increase equitable participation and student achievement in the classroom at NSTA’s Professional Learning Institutes! Join colleagues and leading experts in science education, professional learning, instructional materials, and assessment during these immersive learning sessions, for an opportunity to engage in important and timely topics in depth.
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Upgrade Your Conference Experience with the Following Programs
Leaders Institute for Administrators and Education Leaders
Leaders Institute
Leadership for the Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials
Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning. National Conference registration is NOT required to attend the Leaders Institute. Participants registering for the Leaders Institute are invited to purchase conference registration at a discounted cost.
Professional Learning Institutes (PLIs)
Professional Learning Institute #1
OpenSciEd for Elementary is HERE!
Professional Learning Institute #2
Customizing OpenSciEd’s Materials
Great Materials + Teacher Brilliance = Magic
Professional Learning Institute #3
Position Your Middle School Students as the Knowers in Your Classroom with OpenSciEd Instructional Materials
Professional Learning Institute #4
Implement OpenSciEd High School Units in Your Classroom
Fostering Curiosity and Confidence in High School Science Learners
Professional Learning Institute #5
Sensemaking with Student-Centered Science Notebooks
NSTA Kids Workshop