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• Ambitious Science Teaching: A Workshop Series

  • Start
    September 17, 2026
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  • End
    December 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Online

  The Ambitious Science Teaching Workshop Series is designed for science leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum specialists, and teacher leaders who support the implementation of high-quality, student-centered science instruction. Grounded in the framework of Ambitious Science Teaching, this series will help leaders develop a deeper understanding of the instructional practices that promote meaningful student sensemaking and three-dimensional learning.

  Rather than focusing solely on reading and discussion, participants will explore how to use the Ambitious Science Teaching framework as a tool for coaching, professional learning, lesson design, and collaborative teacher support. Leaders will examine classroom examples, analyze student work, and identify practical ways to help teachers implement these practices in their own classrooms.

  The series consists of four collaborative sessions organized around the four core teaching practices of Ambitious Science Teaching. Leaders will build expertise in the content and reflect on how to implement the practices with their teachers. For those planning to attend, you are encouraged to be best prepared to get the most out of this series through your own reading of Ambitious Science Teaching prior to our first session.

  Between sessions, participants will use a reading and implementation guide to prepare for discussions and identify strategies they can use to support teachers. By the end of the series, leaders will have a practical framework for coaching and supporting science instruction, along with tools and strategies they can use to strengthen teaching and learning across their schools or districts.

  NOTE: Registration extended, it will now close Tuesday, September 10th at 5pm EST. 

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• Partner Webinar: STEM for All Students: Drive Student Learning Outcomes

  • When
    September 30, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Online

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  Gold Level Partner: Vernier Science Education

  Webinar Description

  What does it take to improve science outcomes for all students, including English Learners, advanced learners, and struggling students? In this panel discussion hosted by Vernier Science Education in partnership with NSELA, two education leaders offer practical answers from the classroom and the district office.

  Key Takeaways

  Dr. Cecelia Gillam, Vernier Trendsetter and science teacher, will share how Vernier probeware deepens conceptual understanding, strengthens inquiry, and keeps students actively engaged. Dr. Robert Trejo, Chief Academic Officer, will share how Ector County ISD implements Vernier Connections® powered by Penda in grades 3–12 and how that investment translates into measurable student outcomes at the local and state level.

  Presenter Bios: 

  Dr. Cecilia Gillam teaches AP Environmental Science and Honors Biology at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, one of the top-ranked high schools in Louisiana. Dr. Gillam is a native of New Orleans and has been a science teacher for nineteen years. She is an Ambassador for Pear Deck and EdPuzzle. She is also a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator and Expert Mentor for the Modern Classroom Project. Cecelia is a Teacher Leader Advisor in EdTech content for the Louisiana Department of Education, an ISTE Certified Educator, a Screencastify coach, and a Vernier Trendsetter.

  Dr. Robert Trejo oversees academics, accountability, school improvement, literacy initiatives, CCMR programs, and strategic academic partnerships across Ector County ISD. A former principal and accountability leader, Dr. Trejo is recognized for improving underperforming schools, developing high-performing instructional systems, and leading large-scale academic initiatives that improve student outcomes. His leadership philosophy centers on turning data into action while ensuring every student graduates prepared for college, career, military service, and life.
  

  

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