STEM Professional Development

Build your confidence to provide meaningful STEM experiences for youth and navigate STEM teaching experiences in a variety of situations through timely and relevant information–whether it’s in a classroom or other youth-serving setting or with your family at home. Feel empowered in STEM content knowledge and developed practices with TSC’s STEM PD opportunities:

NEW! Emerging STEM Educators Workshop
Friday, September 27th, 2024, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Indianapolis, IN

Educators! Join us at The STEM Connection for an immersive workshop where you will explore the 3D approach to STEM learning, find and access a library of free appropriate and appealing STEM activities, consider ways to differentiate STEM activities to meet the needs of youth, and identify ways to incorporate literacy skills to enhance STEM experiences. A PGP/Continuing education certificate is available upon completion of the workshop.

This is a perfect opportunity for pre-service teachers, early-career teachers, new and early-career youth workers, and new STEM teachers and facilitators. The workshop will be held outside, so dress casually and comfortably for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for hiking and walking on gravel, fields, and trails.

NEW! NE Indiana: Engaging STEM Activities for All Youth Workshop
Thursday, October 3rd, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne, IN

Calling all formal and informal educators in Northeast Indiana! Join us for a FREE hands-on workshop where you will explore the 3D approach to STEM learning, find and access a library of free appropriate and appealing STEM activities, consider ways to differentiate STEM activities to meet the needs of youth, and identify ways to incorporate literacy skills to enhance STEM experiences. A PGP/Continuing education certificate is available upon completion of the workshop.

Registration is required and spots are limited. Brought to you by The STEM Connection in partnership with the Don Wood Foundation.

On-Demand Educator Empowerment Webinars

  • Our Educator Empowerment Series offers pre-recorded, on-demand professional development webinars so you can participate at your convenience. 

  • A PGP or CYC Certificate is available by request upon completion of viewing a webinar. 

  • Each webinar costs $10-12 per view and can be purchased separately via TSC’ Vimeo On-Demand page. 

  • Pre-Paid Group Packages are available at a 10% discount! Email us at: programs@thestemconnection.org for details & to sign up your staff.

  • Webinars available now:

What people are saying:

“The training has excellent content and well-paced. Angela tailored the presentation to our needs and provided our teaching artists with useful materials that prompt further thinking on how to integrate the Arts in teaching STEM concepts.”

– Ploi Pagdalian, Senior Director of Programs, Arts for Learning

“Pike Township has partnered with The STEM Connection for summer programming,  field trips, after-school clubs, STEM kit distribution, and professional development.  They continue to be thoughtful in meeting the needs of our students, teachers, and our community by offering rich, engaging opportunities in all that they do.  All staff is knowledgeable in STEM teaching and learning and goes above and beyond to make STEM education equitable.”

– Erin Naylor, District STEM Coach at MSD Pike Township

“The team at The STEM Connection immediately engaged all staff members in meaningful dialogue and activities that effectively created a sense of ownership in STEM education for all students. Through a series of realistic examples, our staff felt supported and encouraged to explore after the professional development experience.

– Eric Schommer, Principal, St. Monica Catholic School