Professional development workshops
I am happy to provide professional development workshops or speak at your school, district, or organization about science education! The topics I regularly present on are below as are speaker and travel fees. Please see below for booking information.
Speaker Topics
Engaging students in model-based inquiry (MBI) (K-12)
The practice of scientific modeling in science classrooms (K-12)
Overview of the Ambitious Science Teaching framework (K-12)
Scaffolding instruction to support students constructing explanations (K-12)
Engaging in productive discussion in your science classroom (6-12)
How and why to use public records in your classroom (K-12)
Speaker and Travel Fees
My speaker fees vary depending on the length of the engagement, the location of the event, and the size of the audience. However, I am committed to making my presentations accessible to a wide range of organizations. The average fee for a PD workshop is $500. For day-long workshops, I charge 1-2 days fees for preparation as well, depending on the topic.Â
For workshops or talks that involve travel, applicable fees may include mileage/airfare, per diem, and hotel accommodations (as necessary).
Booking Information
Please contact me directly for booking or general inquiries (ron.gray@nau.edu).
About Dr. Ron Gray
Dr. Ron Gray is the J. Walkup Distinguished Professor of Science Education at Northern Arizona Univeristy. He is the chair of the Department of STEM Education and the Co-Director of the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning (CSTL). He has been a speaker at numerous universities, schools, and conferences throughout the country. Dr. Gray is also the author of numerous academic and practitioner publications as well as the book, Model-Based Inquiry in Biology: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12.
Contact Information
Dr. Ron Gray