FREe Virtual Trainings
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Don’t miss more great resources below, organized by grade band.
Spring 2021
STEAM Certification: Lessons Learned
Join this recorded session to hear words of wisdom from educators who have been through the STEAM Certification process. Get an inside look from the eyes of educators and leaders at Pine Ridge Elementary School and New Mountain Hill Elementary School.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Spring 2021
During this session, explore examples of how to use various books to incorporate math, science, art, and ELA into one mini-lesson.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Spring 2021
Come learn ways that you can integrate literacy into STEM Project-Based Learning. K-2 students continue to work to understand there are problems and there are solutions that can be created or developed. There are literacy books/standards that can assist! This understanding leads them to identify problems in the community/real world and how they can solve those problems. 3-5 students can participate in book studies, associated with their STEM PBL, as they work to identify problems and work towards solutions. These book studies within STEM PBLs can address several literacy standards.
Facilitator: Natasha Smith; Spring 2021
Year-Long STEM/ STEAM Project Ideas
During this session, participants will explore suggestions for year-long STEM/STEAM projects for elementary grade levels.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Spring 2021
What is your Why? Social Action and Empathy in STEM/ STEAM PBLs
Learn the benefits of social action and empathy being a part of STEM/STEAM PBLs. There will also be an opportunity to hear from a school counselor and how she is able to be a BIG part of STEM/STEAM and PBLs.
Facilitator: Natasha Smith; Spring 2021
Create a Georgia Native Plant Garden
Learn how to create a Georgia Native Plants Garden - and why we should. Projects and standards that could be taught through the creation and upkeep of this type of garden will be outlined and a list of chapters of the Georgia Native Plants Society will be provided. They are normally eager to help by providing plants and information for teachers and students.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Spring 2021
Learn how to use recycled materials to build indoor gardens. Detailed instructions and demonstrations will be provided so that anyone can create different types of growing centers at little to no cost. Ideas for STEM/STEAM projects that could be supported through the indoor garden will also be provided.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Spring 2021
STEM and STEAM for our Youngest Learners
Kindergarten is the perfect place for STEM/STEAM! This session will show the many ways we can begin a very rich STEM/STEAM culture of learning with our youngest students.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Spring 2021
Building the STEAM Pipeline: Elementary Collaborations with High School FFA
Educators and students from Harris County detail how Harris County High School's FFA (Future Farmers of America) program collaborates with local elementary schools to support agriculture education programming. Learn how this program helped Pine Ridge Elementary establish a STEAM culture. within their school.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
STEM/ STEAM Journaling in Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers from Pine Ridge Elementary detail how they get their students started in STEAM journals. They will share their tips and tricks and how journals have become a meaningful part of their daily classroom culture.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
How Did the Chickens Get to School?
Join the Kindergarten team from Pine Ridge Elementary as they detail how they brought chickens to the school and created a habitat for them. The teachers, students, and volunteers will explain the process of creating a chicken coop PBL from start to finish!
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Spring 2021
Simple Strategies for Arts Integration
Join us for a chat with Sally Baker from PAIR, Rebecca Pogue with the Alliance Theatre, and Rachel Vogt from The Columbus Museum to learn more about arts integration. From simple body movements to classroom games, you will leave this session will several easy-to-implement strategies that will make integrating the arts feel easier than you imagined!
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Pine Ridge Elementary's Aquaponics Journey
Have you ever visited a STEAM/STEM school and been overwhelmed by the aquaponics and hydroponics displayed throughout the building? You're not alone! Join us for a chat with the 4th-grade team from Pine Ridge Elementary as they detail their journey from blank walls to a living aquaponics data wall!
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
STEM/ STEAM & Social Studies Series
Learn about the many online resources available from museums across the state of Georgia that can be used to support STEM/ STEAM instruction focused on our Social Studies standards. Learn how to use these online resources to create STEM/STEAM lessons.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Spring 2021
STEM/ STEAM and Social Studies: Part One
Part One of this three-part series features Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Destination Ag; two programs operating in Tifton, Georgia. Online resources include virtual field trips, lesson plans, books, PowerPoint presentations and more. You will also learn how New Mountain Hill Elementary in Harris County is putting a new spin on STEAM journals to inspires students to explore social studies in a new way.
STEM/ STEAM and Social Studies: Part Two
Part Two of this three-part series features The Booth Western Art Museum. Don't let the name trick you into thinking they only offer resources related to western art. They have developed many STEAM units that reach across content areas to show examples of fantastic STEAM lesson development reaching deep into visual art but also into many science, math, social studies, and ELA standards.
STEM/ STEAM and Social Studies: Part Three
his presentation puts a special focus on the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and what they have to offer every grade level from Pre-K through high school. We will also take a look at the Social Studies and STEM Connections planned for grade levels K through 5 by Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
Fall 2020
Hear from different speakers each sharing their perspective regarding what STEM/STEAM should look like and giving you words of encouragement for why STEM/STEAM is perhaps more important now than ever before.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Fall 2020
Journey with STEM/STEAM Virtual Specialist, Natasha Smith, as she shares the 5-year journey to GaDOE Elementary STEM certification.
Facilitator: Natasha Smith, Fall 2020
STEM Visual Interactive Timelines
Watch this session to learn about visual/ interactive timelines utilized at Evoline C. West Elementary and this strategy can capture the amazing work going on in your school and/or county.
Facilitator: Natasha Smith, Fall 2020
Standards-Aligned Project Based Learning
Learn the steps for planning effective, standards-aligned Project Based Learning Units. Look forward to taking away sample planning templates, elementary project-based learning unit(s), and ideas to get your school and/or county started with STEM/STEAM Project Based Learning!
Facilitator: Natasha Smith; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Observation Skills
Teaching observation skills is a keystone for critical thinking and problem-solving in STEM/STEAM. Explore how to easily integrate observation skills across content areas.
Facilitator: Tracy Ingram; Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Elementary Student Panel
Interested in the benefits of STEM/ STEAM teaching and learning? Hear directly from students how STEM and STEAM have impacted their lives both in and out of the classroom.
Facilitator: Meghan McFerrin; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
Elementary STEM/ STEAM Journal Panel
Student-centered writing and reflection foster a culture of student ownership and standards-based problem-solving. View this panel to hear discover best practices and strategies to engage students with STEM/ STEAM Journaling.
Facilitator: Meghan McFerrin; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Certification 101: Elementary School
View this recording for an introduction to STEM and STEAM certification. Hear from a panel of district and building leaders who will share lessons learned on the journey to certification.
Facilitators: GaDOE STEM/ STEAM Team, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
Summer 2020
A Schoolwide Approach to Design
During this session, participants will examine how schools can design a schoolwide approach to design thinking, utilize the design process to collaborate and plan for meaningful projects, and plan for purposeful opportunities for students to document thinking and learning in STEAM journals.
Facilitators: Alecia Beck & Katie Holiday; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
As one of the first 15 elementary schools to be STEM certified in 2015, Rocky Branch Elementary, has a true understanding of how it takes a TEAM to be STEAM! In this presentation, participants will learn about the steps your TEAM should take to work towards STEAM certification. Join our TEAM as we share our journey to be STEAM.
Facilitators: Laura Mason, Kandice Ivarie, Jolaine Whitehead, & Stephanie Dickerson; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
An integral part of creating a successful STEAM culture at your school is implementing daily STEAM journals. Watch the “Jotting in Journals” session to learn how Pine Ridge Elementary went from cut-outs to authentic student reflections connected to learning.
Facilitators: Brantley Sawyer & Katie Sizemore; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Spring 2021
Engineering Design Process at Thomson Middle School
The Engineering Design Process is the foundation of every STEM/STEAM program. In this must-see webinar, participants will learn the steps of the engineering design process and review simple STEM activities to implement immediately in the classroom. In addition, participants will get an in-depth look at a cool year-long STEM project that incorporates English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The video also contains exclusive footage of student testimonies and teacher interviews.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Spring 2021
Vertical Alignment & Cross-Cutting Concepts
This session will highlight the importance of planning across grade levels and disciplines when creating a middle school STEM program. The session will also identify Crosscutting Concepts in Earth, Life, and Physical Science.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
STEM/ STEAM Forum to Whole School Certification
This session tells a unique and interesting story of how attending a session on solar energy at the STEM Forum sparked an entire STEM movement at Thomson Middle School.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Partnership Spotlights
Facilitator: Terra McMillan; Spring 2021
In this 10-minute session, Thomson Middle School will highlight how they use their business partnership with Flint Energies to offer engaging and creative ways to learn about renewable energy and careers in the energy sector. Participants will also learn how to access resources from their local energy companies.
In this 10-minute session, Thomson Middle School will highlight how they use their business partnership with the NASA Resource Center to offer engaging and creative ways to teach the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence. Participants will also learn how to access these same free resources for their school.
In this 10-minute session, Thomson Middle School will highlight how they use their business partnership with The Links of Fort Valley to provide STEM outreach via the after-school club NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Jr club. Participants will also learn how Thomson Middle School utilizes this same business partner to gain access to STEM mentors, STEM manipulatives, funding, and college planning.
Fall 2020
In this session, you’ll learn some creative ways to empower your students to take ownership of their learning and make your classroom student-centered.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Fall 2020
Through strategic planning and collaboration, interdisciplinary planning can be efficient and easy. In this recorded webinar session, learn how Thomson Middle School uses the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence as the basis for integration with mathematics, English language arts, and social studies.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
A great way to spread the word about your STEM program is through events such as STEM family night. In this webinar session, participants will learn how to host fun and engaging STEM family nights that are completely facilitated by STUDENTS!
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
A major component of the national STEM initiative is to increase the number of nontraditional populations in STEM. In this webinar session, participants will learn about the profound impact of STEM on a cohort of minority females as they traveled from grades 6th -8th.
Learn more about how Thomson Middle School immerses nontraditional students in STEM curriculum.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
A major component of the national STEM initiative is to increase the number of nontraditional populations in STEM. In this webinar session, participants will learn about the profound impact of STEM on a cohort of minority males as they traveled from grades 6th -8th.
Facilitator: Terra McMillan, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Middle School Student Panel
Interested in the benefits of STEM/ STEAM teaching and learning? Hear directly from students how STEM and STEAM have impacted their lives both in and out of the classroom.
Facilitator: Allyson Morgan, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Certification 101: Middle/ High School
View this recording for an introduction to STEM and STEAM certification. Hear from a panel of district and building leaders who will share lessons learned on the journey to certification.
Facilitators: GaDOE STEM/ STEAM Team, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
Summer 2020
Rural & Virtual: PBL Planning at Claxton Middle School
View this session to learn Claxton Middle School has utilized the rural Georgia community to contextualize and connect with their standards, and the steps they have followed in the PBL planning process, and how they continued facilitating PBL planning in a virtual space in the last quarter of the 19-20 school year.
Facilitators: Samantha Keyfauver, Lindsay Minis, Tiffany Robinson, Andrew Strickland; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Growing a STEM School: Adairsville Middle
Great teaching and deep meaningful learning begin with exceptional leadership. Join this session to hear how Adairsville Middle School was able to transform their school culture to support STEM education for ALL students.
Facilitator: Tony Stanfill; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Spring 2021
The Chemistry of Julius Caesar: Integrating English into STEM
This webinar provides information on how English can be integrated throughout all STEM content areas and reading/writing can be the foundation of STEM curriculum throughout the STEM programs. In this video, examples of content integration in the secondary curriculum are provided.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Spring 2021
Integrating Math and Science through the Lens of Engineering
Union County High School educators discuss how they integrate standards in geometry, physics, and engineering through project-based learning and provide unit examples, lesson plans, and student work examples.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Spring 2021
Integrating CTAE & Academic Standards
During this session, presenters from Union County High School will go through a step-by-step guide demonstrating how to integrate standards from multiple content areas into project-based learning units and lessons.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Integrating Healthcare Science and Biology
Learn how Union County High School integrates Healthcare Science CTAE courses and content into the Biology curriculum through collaboration with community partners.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Project-Based Learning at Union County High School
View this session to learn how to encourage collaborative planning to connect math, science, ELA, and social studies with CTAE. Participants will walk away with steps to organize Project Based Learning units.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Fall 2020
Union County STEM Program Overview
This recording will introduce you to how Union County High School started the process of beginning their STEM Academy, lessons learned, course map for students, curriculum integration ideas, community partnerships, graduation checklist, and sample student schedules.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Fall 2020
Union County STEM- Student Perspective
During this presentation, you will see interviews of different students ranging from graduated STEM students from our Academy, to current 9th grade students. Hear how STEM has impacted their education as well as their overall love of STEM at Union County High School.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM Certification 101: Middle/ High School
View this recording for an introduction to STEM and STEAM certification. Hear from a panel of district and building leaders who will share lessons learned on the journey to certification.
Facilitators: GaDOE STEM/ STEAM Team, Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM High School Student Panel
Interested in the benefits of STEM/ STEAM teaching and learning? Hear directly from students how STEM and STEAM have impacted their lives both in and out of the classroom.
Facilitator: Rontra Brown; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
STEM/ STEAM High School Graduate Panel
Interested in the benefits of STEM/ STEAM teaching and learning? Hear directly from students how STEM and Career, Technical, Student Organizations have impacted their lives both in and out of the classroom.
Facilitator: Felicia Cullars; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
Summer 2020
Rising Beyond Buzzwords: STEM at Lanier High School
The Center for Design and Technology (CDAT) STEM Program is a four-year program offered to all students at Lanier High School that prefer a project-based approach to learning. Teachers at Lanier High will share how they use cross-curricular, STEM-focused planning to promote and facilitate student use of 21st century skills to engage in authentic Project Based Learning opportunities.
Facilitator: Michael Reilly; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Summer Academy 2021
Getting Started with the Engineering Design Process
Kelly Dyar from Mill Creek High School introduces the steps of the Engineering Design Process, including key vocabulary, as well as how to implement them within STEM and other subjects. The presenter will provide examples of both a one-day use versus a long-term use and we will work together through a prompt to apply the process.
Facilitator: Kelly Dyar, Mill Creek High School (Gwinnett County)
Community Partnerships in the Classroom
During this session, participants will engage in a discussion around the importance of utilizing community and business partnerships in the classroom. Participants will leave with strategies that can be used when incorporating community and business partners into daily lessons/units.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell, Union County High School
Implementing Project-Based Learning
How can we design effective and engaging Project-Based experiences for students? Learn the fundamentals of project-based learning development and implementation in this workshop for teachers and instructional leaders.
Facilitator: Cherri Nix, Bibb County Schools
Spring 2021
Fannin County STEM/ STEAM Tour
Fannin County School System provides examples and testimonies from students, teachers, and administrators on how STEM is integrated in their elementary schools and middle school.
Facilitator: Lucas Roof; Spring 2021
Simple Strategies for Arts Integration: Part 2
Join us for a chat with Liz Davis and Avery Sharpe from Alliance Theatre, Rachel Vogt from The Columbus Museum of Art, and Sally Baker from PAIR to learn more about arts integration. This session will introduce low prep, high yield arts integration strategies for upper elementary-high school classrooms.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Harris County's Approach to STEAM
During this session, you will hear from school and district level administrators about how they support the STEAM initiative.
Facilitator: Brantley Sawyer; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
STEAM and the Makerspace Movement
What is a Makerspace? Why is it important for education? Come learn about Drew Charter School’s Makerspace and maker community and how it supports STEAM and PBL.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Drew Charter School takes full advantage of their Pre-K through 12th grade pipeline, often providing opportunities for grade levels from different academies to learn and be role models for one another. They also provide ways for older students to gain valuable experiences shadowing and interning with role models in the field. Mentorship is important to the students and STEAM community. Come learn the nuts and bolts!
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Fannin County's STEM/ STEAM Journey
Lucas Roof, Fannin County CTAE Director, and other presenters will describe their experiences through the certification process, obstacles in a rural setting, community partners they established, and the future K-12 STEM/ STEAM endeavors for the system.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2020
Drew Charter's STEAM Cohort Model
Are you considering getting the STEAM ball rolling at your school? How does that happen from a grassroots approach? Come meet members of Drew Charter School's STEAM Cohort and learn about the benefits to your staff and school of using this method to achieve buy-in and measurable change.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Why did Drew Charter School embrace STEAM practices? Why do they continue to utilize a STEAM instructional model? Why should you? We will look at data and the stories behind the daily decisions to commit to STEAM in Drew Charter School's classrooms.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Spring 2021
Fall 2020
In a STEAM or STEM school, partners are essential; providing resources and volunteers, aiding with curriculum, and planning for events. Learn how different kinds of partners help make STEAM happen.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
Designing Projects for the Design Process
Learn about the Design Process and how it is used in PBL units K-12 at Drew Charter School in a variety of courses. You will learn the importance of having consistent language and consistent practices across disciplines. Sample projects will be shared.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Fall 2020
STEAMy Culture with STEAMin Events
Establishing STEAM culture at your school requires advocacy on all levels; with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. Community events can be fun and effective ways to bring everyone on board. Learn how Drew Charter School benefits from our STEAM community-building events and how you can get started on your own campus.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Fall 2020
Free Resources to Support your STEAM Curriculum
In this session, Tracey Wiley from Georgia Public Broadcasting, Kate McLeod from the High Museum, Heidi Turcotte from CEISMC at Georgia Tech, and Chris Wilkerson from Decatur Makers will share tech resources that are available for classrooms throughout Georgia even though they are based in Metro Atlanta. Information learned will be immediately useful in classrooms near you!
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Recorded Live Session, Fall 2020
In this session, participants will learn why STEAM is a social justice issue. STEAM is not something for a few students, it should be available to all students. STEAM should mean access and opportunity for all. Access to resources, tools, materials, equipment, rigorous curriculum, exciting challenges, and professionals in STEAM fields. STEAM Educators must examine practices to explore ways to make sure all are included. Take part to learn how you can be part of the solution.
Facilitator: Courtney Bryant; Fall 2020
Summer 2020
STEM/ STEAM Community Partnerships
Positive change in the quality of Georgia’s workforce comes from STEM/STEAM education. Partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and industries are essential. Panelists share best practices and advice for STEM/STEAM teachers on how to prepare tomorrow’s workforce from their unique perspectives.
Facilitator: Meghan McFerrin; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
STEM/ STEAM Resources through CEISMC
The Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech has spent the last 30 years supporting teachers and students across the state. Join Tim as he covers all things FREE from across Georgia Tech as they relate to STEM/STEAM including curriculums for coding, math, science, and STEM at the K-12 level.
Facilitator: Timothy Cone; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Spring 2021
Rural Georgia STEM/ STEAM Leadership Cohort
Leadership Strategies for Creating a Climate and Culture of Excellence
This professional learning session dives into the importance of STEM/ STEAM education. Ms. Felicia Cullars, Georgia Department of Education STEM/STEAM Program Specialist, shares how educational leaders can foster equitable access to rich learning experiences, how to cultivate a learning community built on innovation and collaboration, and how to build community partnerships.
Facilitator: Felicia Cullars; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Building a Culture for STEM/ STEAM in Your Context
Dr. Walter Stephens, current Director of School Operations in Houston County and former principal of Thomson Middle School, shares information on how he created and lead a culture of STEM/ STEAM at Thomson Middle School and gives information on how to replicate these practices in your context.
Facilitator: Walter Stephens; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Policies, Procedures, and Supports to Build a Culture for STEM/ STEAM
Peter Ulrich, current principal at Tybee Island Maritime Academy, shares information on specific strategies, procedures, and ideas that can support you as you work to build a culture of STEM and STEAM in your school or district.
Facilitator: Peter Ulrich; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Samantha Keyfauver, Instructional Technology Coordinator in Evans County, and Wynathia Jenkins, Assistant Principal of Randolph Elementary School, share the process for moving toward a STEM/ STEAM culture in their schools and districts including their goals and the steps taken to get to that goal. Other school leaders also share their ideas in a brainstorm session on how to get started with a culture for STEM and STEAM.
Facilitator: Samantha Keyfauver & Wynathia Jenkins ; Recorded Live Session, Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Union County STEM- Administrator Perspective
With the implementation of STEM/STEAM, it’s always great to hear perspectives from multiple viewpoints. During this presentation, you will be able to listen to CTAE director Josh Davis and Principal CT Hussion discuss Union County High School's STEM Academy and integration into the high school over the past 7 years.
Facilitator: Alecia Frizzell; Fall 2020
Summer 2020
STEM/ STEAM Leader Panel: Planting the Seeds for STEM/ STEAM to Thrive
The most effective and sustained STEM/STEAM programs begin with quality leadership. Join our panel of administrators as they share how through strategic planning and shared decision-making, they were able to change their school cultures to create a rigorous STEM/STEAM program that met the needs of the students, parents, and community.
Facilitator: Felicia Cullars; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020
Title IV, Part A: Opportunities for Students Support and Academic Enrichment
This session will highlight key considerations in implementing Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act. In this session, the presenter will discuss STEM/STEAM opportunities Title IV, Part A offers to strengthen well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective uses of technology.
Facilitator: Charmaine Simmons; Recorded Live Session, Summer 2020