STEM Professional Development at your School or Organization

The STEM Education Center develops and conducts in-school professional development workshops for PreK-12 educators to address the specific needs of your school, district, or program. These workshops can be formatted as a standalone day, a half-day, or a series of days. All programs offered by the Center are aligned with the Common Core, NGSS and/or model key elements of the MA Teacher Evaluation Rubric.

All PD's are interactive and can be conducted in-person or virtually.

The Process for Scheduling a PD

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Teachers working together on a STEM project

The Center's PD team consists of experienced STEM Educators who understand education standards, school and teachers' needs, and classroom constraints. Our goal is to develop STEM PDs that meet your objectives, recognizing that every school and district has unique needs and wishes.

When you inquire about inviting the STEM Education Center to conduct a PD at your school/district, we will schedule a 1-hour consultation call. During the call we will discuss your goals and expectations for the PD, your long term goals regarding STEM or science, and growth expectations for your staff. Following the call we will share with you a proposal which includes a tentative agenda to be discussed at a follow up meeting. There is no charge for these initial steps if you choose not to accept the proposal. We can run any of our current PDs, or develop a workshop specifically for your teachers.

To schedule a consultation call please contact Mia Dubosarsky at mdubosarsky@wpi.edu or call 508-831-5617.

PD Topic Ideas

We have conducted numerous PD's around a variety of topics. Click below to get some ideas or ask us to develop something completely new. We are ready to work with you. For questions or to schedule a consultation, please contact Mia Dubosarsky.

Unpacking the STEM Framework
Core Ideas Progression

Understanding the 3-Dimensions of the Framework

Unpacking the 8 NGSS Science Practices
Engineering Design and PBL
Understanding Engineering Design

Seeds of STEM: Our PK/K STEM Curriculum

Engineering a Story: Solving Problems in Storybooks

Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Training for Teachers

Math Project and Problem Based Learning

Problem Based Learning: Authentic, Real World and Relevant

STEM/STEAM projects
Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum Development
Scope and Sequence and Unit Development for Elementary Science

Scope and Sequence and Unit Development for Middle School Science
Online Teaching Tools and Strategies
Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: Engage, Enhance, Extend

Advanced Online Teaching and Learning: Integrating Problem Solving Remotely
Equitable Strategies for an Inclusive STEM Classroom
Asset Based Collaborative Teamwork in the STEM Classroom

Supporting Equity, Access and Diversity in STEM
Coding and Computational Thinking
Coding and Computational Thinking for PK-1

Coding and Computational Thinking for Grades 2-5
High Quality Assessment Strategies
Keys to Quality Classroom Assessment

Developing Standards Aligned Learning Targets

Developing High Quality Performance Assessment Rubrics

Cost for PDs

The PD fees will be determined based on the type and length of the program, number of participants and travel expenses and can range from $950 for a half day online PD to $2500 for a full day with travel expenses. PD fees cover all handouts and materials that will be distributed during the workshop. Exact fees will be established after the initial consultation and will be included in the proposal. Special discounts are provided for Worcester Public Schools and schools/districts that have participated in our Strategic STEM Integration program.