PD Opportunities

Noyce recipients in WRNN states are eligible and encouraged to take advantage of these high-quality professional development offerings. Each of these offerings is tailored for Noyce recipients and supported by the WRNN. As a Noyce participant, your expenses will be covered and, in most programs, you'll also earn a stipend. Check out each offering to determine which ones best suit your needs.

STEM (all)

Connecting Educators with each other and Next Generation Computing Technology & Ideas

Virtual

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

The two-hour long virtual meetup provides an opportunity for up to 60 Noyce Scholars to learn how computing and traditional disciplines intersect, and how integrating computing into existing materials can…

STEM (all)

Soaz Professional Learning Community

Virtual and In-Person

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Join monthly, virtual PLC meetings. 

Save the Dates: January 27, 2024 | March 2nd, 2024 | April 6, 2024 | May 11, 2024

Upcoming Meeting: December 2,2023

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Math

Teaching Mathematics for Justice and Equity (TMfJE) Institute

Virtual and NCTM Conference in Washington, D.C.

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The WRNN Teaching Mathematics for Justice and Equity (TMfJE) Institute for Noyce scholars provides an opportunity for Noyce math teachers to explore, develop, enact and then share lessons and strategies for promoting justice and equity through…

STEM (all)

GeoGebra Summer Institute

CSU Northridge (Los Angeles)

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

In CSUN’s GeoGebra Summer Institute, teachers and future teachers will learn to use GeoGebra to experiment with and visualize K-12 mathematics. You will see GeoGebra in its various manifestations, from a free…

STEM (all)

Conference Presentation Workshop

Fresno State and Virtual

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The next workshop will be offered Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. Registration will open soon. 

Get the support and guidance you need to present at an education conference! 

The workshop has these goals:
1. Engage Noyce…

STEM (all)

Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Virtual

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Do you want to be authorized AND well-prepared to teach K-12 computer science? This program will help you get there.  A series of 4 courses comprised of 13 units of upper division CS coursework designed for educators and leading to a teaching…

Science

Phenomenon-based Biology Teaching for Diverse Populations of Students

Hybrid - San Diego and virtual

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

How do you develop NGSS-aligned phenomena and make your instruction relevant and meaningful for diverse populations of students? How do you plan for instruction that meets the needs of all learners?  What large…

STEM (all)

More Inclusive Support for STEM Language (MISSL) Workshop

Pacific University (located near Portland, Oregon)

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

STEM education is a human right. Yet, we often teach STEM assuming that even novice students understand and are fluent in STEM academic language. The hidden code of STEM language excludes many students from…

STEM (all)

STAR Program

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

STAR aims to produce excellent K-12 STEM teachers by providing aspiring teachers with opportunities to do authentic research while helping them translate their research experience into classroom practice. STAR…

Science

Modeling Workshop - Chemistry I - Physics I - Biology I

Cal Poly Center for Engineering, Science & Mathematics Education

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Stay tuned for 2024 Dates!

The Cal Poly Center for Engineering, Science & Mathematics Education and The Western Regional Noyce Initiative are pleased to offer 2-week professional development courses: chemistry, physics and biology. …