April 2025
Education Happenings and Upcoming Events
The school year goes so fast in the spring. I hope you all took some time to recharge over spring break. Enjoy this time of year to get outside before it gets too hot. We have a lot of trainings happening during April and May. If there's something specific you or your school need, please reach out to Eliana Osborn from Arizona Department of Education here in our office. We want to truly be an Education Service Agency!
Free Family Science Nights
STEM Invention Tools
STaR Earth Science--July
July 8, 9, 10, 11, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
During this module, participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities that challenge common student* misconceptions in earth science. Participants will explore changes to Earth's surface, provide evidence of past plate motions and design solutions to predict and minimize the effects of natural hazards.
*Focused on grades 4, 7 & 8
AI in the Classroom Workshop K-12 Educators
May 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center® | $25
Discover practical ways to integrate AI into the classroom! Learn innovative strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance teaching methods, personalize learning experiences and prepare students for the future. Gain insights into ethical considerations and hands-on activities that empower educators to effectively utilize AI technologies.
Empower K-5 Students through Literacy in Science & STEM
SRP invites you alongside, Arizona Science Teachers Association, and Arizona Department of Education to the 2025 Empower K-5 Students through Literacy in Science & STEM Academy during the week of June 24-26, 2025 from 8:00 am-3:30pm. Learn about empowering your students through STEM, literature, and discourse using a hands-on 5E model with Picture Perfect Lessons for K-5 students. Register early for this annual academy that promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential for STEM teaching and learning.
Tempe, Arizona $35
Rural Schools Emotional Well-Being Cohort
We have just completed our first year of providing training for a group of 20 educators about emotional health and wellness. Funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Arizona, these professionals spent four Saturdays learning from guest speakers and experts about topics like:
stress, wellness, anxiety, self-regulation, community resources, mental health, resilience, and more!
We hope to run a second cohort beginning in August 2025 and will advertise when funds become available. It has been a great experience to learn and grow together as a group.
