Professional Learning Opportunities
TU Center for STEM ExcellenceMaryland Loaner Lab Training The Maryland Loaner Lab Training workshop qualifies teachers to borrow from the Maryland Loaner Lab. This 3-hour workshop is offered throughout the school year or you may request a custom training date at our facility. This workshop is free and open to all middle and high school science teachers in Maryland. Check out their link.  Goucher College AP Summer Institute (APSI) We are helping to spread the word to AP science teachers about an upcoming professional learning opportunity. Please consider sharing the information below with AP science educators in your network. Thank you! Goucher College AP Summer Institute (APSI) – Registration Now Open Goucher College is offering three weeks of AP Summer Institute (APSI) professional development for AP teachers. These sessions provide College Board–endorsed training designed for both new and experienced AP educators. APSI sessions support teachers in strengthening content knowledge, instructional strategies, and AP course alignment. Training is available in several science subjects including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I, and AP Environmental Science, among others. 2026 APSI Schedule: Week 1 – In-Person APSI: June 22–25 Week 2 – Online APSI: June 29–July 2 Week 2 – PBL Online APSI: June 29–July 2 Week 3 – Online APSI: July 13–16
Participants also have the option to earn graduate credit. Teachers who are new to teaching an AP course may qualify for APSI grants through the College Board, with applications typically open January through May or until funds are distributed. For more information about courses, tuition, and registration, visit: Please feel free to share this opportunity with AP science educators who may benefit from this professional development.
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The AMS Weather Band was launched in 2020 as a trusted place for weather enthusiasts of all ages to converge, share, connect, and learn. The Band was created to reach beyond the AMS core membership of professionals and engage with anyone eager to learn more about how the atmosphere works and share their own experiences and observations. Weather enthusiasts from all over the world and all walks of life have joined to share their appreciation of our planet’s weather. AMS is offering a 12-month complimentary membership in the Band to its K-12 teacher members, so that you have the opportunity to leverage some of what you learn from the AMS Weather Band into classroom lessons that generate interest in science among your students. You will have full access to the weather facts, stories, videos, and other interactive features on the Weather Band website. You’ll hear about the latest research in weather and climate, and engage directly with the professionals who turn that research into products and services that save lives, improve our infrastructure, protect our environment, and help our communities become more sustainable and resilient. And in the Weather Band online community you can connect with and learn from weather experts as well as other enthusiasts. Begin your free 12-month Weather Band membership today by completing this quick form. We look forward to sharing our love of weather with you! |
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