The workshop is for TK-5 educators to explore integrating literacy into science using picture books. The day will include a keynote address from Dr. Young-Suk Kim, a leader in the science of reading at the UCI School of Education and, each attending teacher will receive classroom-tested lessons, a grade-level picture book, and opportunities for shared learning to implement the STEAM lessons in their classroom.

Additional highlights include a talk from UCI Alumni and author of R is for Rice, Nithin Jilla, and hands-on art workshops facilitated by the California Arts Project.

This day-long learning event will be followed by two virtual meetings in the Fall of 2025, allowing teachers to share their students’ learning progress and refine their STEAM and literacy knowledge.

Location: UCI Division of Continuing Education:
510 E Peltason Dr. Irvine CA 92697
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Early Bird Registration: $80 by June 1st, 2025. After June 1st, registration is $120.

Dive into the heart of science assessment with our focused two-hour workshop. We’ll dissect the structure of the California Science Test (CAST) and unravel its crucial role in the California School Dashboard, highlighting the impact on students, schools, and districts. Participants will have the opportunity to survey test and dashboard details, examining performance tasks as powerful assessment tools, and exploring a wealth of resources to navigate the landscape of student understanding. This is the foundational session of a three-part series, paving the way for deeper exploration of the CAST and impactful classroom assessment strategies.

Location: Online via Zoom
Date: June 26th, July 10th & 17th
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: Early Bird Registration: $25 by June 1st, 2025. After June 1st, registration is $40.

The UCI Science Project is exploring strategies and structures to develop teacher efficacy and understanding of computer science for upper elementary to middle school STEM teachers by establishing a Community of Practice (CoP) during the 2025 summer This CoP will focus on three primary outcomes:

• Integration of computer science and environmental literacy
• Shared understanding of approaches to embed computer science topics, ideas and experiences into classroom practice
• Increased collective teacher efficacy towards computing

Location: UCI School of Education
Date: June 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Free

This workshop focuses on creating inclusive and engaging science classrooms for all students. We’ll explore research-based strategies that center student experiences, valuing their backgrounds, languages, and cultures. Participants will engage in interactive activities and learn how to incorporate these diverse perspectives into their science teaching. By leveraging and promoting student-centered learning, we can foster a more inclusive and engaging science learning environment for all.

This UCISP program will provide you with the tools to transform your science classroom as you delve into the intricacies of 3D instruction, aligning your lessons with NGSS standards. By centering student thinking and experiences around anchoring phenomena, you’ll foster a deeper understanding of science concepts through structured opportunities of reflection and practical application, to create engaging and effective science learning experiences. Participants can register to earn 2 quarter units of professional development credit through UCI DCE

This online program will help you foster a welcoming and affirming learning environment, deepen your understanding of 3D learning, implement equitable science instruction strategies, and reflect on your own practice through peer feedback. The four 2-hour online sessions, and asynchronous activities will provide opportunities to examine current research, engage in science learning experiences and assessments. Participation in the Tier 1 NGSS Modules is recommended, but not required for Tier 2 modules.

In this free one-hour workshop learn about new California Assembly Bill 285 and how it requires the K-12 science area of study to include an emphasis on the causes and effects of climate change and methods to mitigate and adapt to climate change. We will explore how this bill aligns with current standards and possible strategies to begin climate change instruction in all grade levels. Open to all grade level Instructors, TOSAS, and Administrators.