Breakout Session #1

Colton 1: Resources and best practices for holistic, whole-person coaching for historically excluded student populations in STEM and Health Sciences fields (focus on high school and college level students). TRIO SSS at CSU Monterey Bay

Colton 2: Brainboosts, teambuilder and community-building activities, and making the most of a block period schedule for mathematics instruction. Math Department at Pajaro Valley High School

Colton 3: Hands-on STEAM activities for K-8 youth, with a focus on STEAM Nights. Seeds4STEM 

Steinbeck 1A: Intergenerational connections to science and community cultural wealth for science teaching. CSUMB Education Department

Steinbeck 1B: An introduction to Math Circles or middle school students, hosting a Math Circle as an example and explaining the "behind the scenes" of creating a Math Circles lesson. Cal Teach at UCSC & X Academy

LUNCHTIME SESSIONS

Steinbeck 1A: Discussion with the Central Coast K-16 Collaborative about teachers' needs to advance regional efforts: teaching dual enrollment courses and more.

Steinbeck 1B: Get the Facts Out: Busting Myths about Math and Science Teaching Careers. Interactive session to learn what math and science teachers really think about their jobs so prospective teachers can be better informed to make your own decisions!

Breakout Session #2

Colton 1: CAST Academy & Science Assessments (part 1): Overview of CAST on the Dashboard, performance tasks and tools to assess assessment items. Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties' Offices of Education

Colton 2: What can Mathematics Education Learn from Prison Abolition Movements? UCSC Education Department

Colton 3: Community Science focuses on science, math, and language skills while building student agency for community and environmental action. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Steinbeck 1A: A guided discussion about the power of field trips and overcoming the hurdles for teachers in arranging them. Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay

Steinbeck 1B: Building Thinking Classrooms in Action. Explore The Locker Problem using practices designed to spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and encourage meaningful discourse. Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project

Steinbeck 1C: Come tinker STEM with us and then discuss the literacy connections we can make with it, NGSS classroom no-holds-barred hands-on activities. Salinas Community Science Workshop

Breakout Session #3

Colton 1: Modifying & Developing Three-Dimensional Assessment Tasks (part 2): performance task resources to help teachers modify and build your own 3D assessment items. Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties' Offices of Education

Colton 2: Introduction to Desmos Classroom, ways to increase engagement and student talk through technology into math classes, or come do some math together! Monterey County Office of Education

Colton 3: Use a hands-on activity to explore the complexities of sustainable fishing, examine inequities, design solutions, and discuss application in other contexts. Monterey Bay Aquarium

Steinbeck 1A: Refresh your techniques for managing students in outdoor settings to foster engagement, safety, and effective learning. Whether you’re new to leading groups outside or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide practical strategies to enhance your confidence and effectiveness in outdoor education. Life Lab

Steinbeck 1B: Discover the power of math games to spark joy, deepen understanding, and build mathematical fluency in students of all ages. Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project

Steinbeck 1C: Our SmartLab STEM program equips students with the skills, mindset, and confidence to take on real-world challenges, preparing them not only for academic success but for thriving careers in tomorrow's global workforce. SmartLab

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