January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter
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Featured Events
Featured Events
Authentic STEELS Assessments 2026.pdfAuthentic Steels Assessment Workshops
Authentic Steels Assessment Workshops
Join Lyn Hilt to explore features of high-quality STEELS assessments. Register for the Elementary Session or the Secondary Session
Student-Centered Learning Meet-Up
Student-Centered Learning Meet-Up
Headed to PETE&C? All are invited to join us at the Hershey Hotel Monday at noon for networking, discussion and a free raffle of STEM/SCL prizes!
For Educators
For Educators
Flyer - 2026 Pitton PA Teachers Tech in the Wild.pdfMassive FREE Opportunity for PA Educators: "Tech in the Wild: STEELS and the BBC micro:bit"
Massive FREE Opportunity for PA Educators: "Tech in the Wild: STEELS and the BBC micro:bit"
CodeJoy has partnered with Pittcon and the PAIUs to offer "Tech in the Wild"—a massive, state-wide initiative designed to give PA educators everything needed to confidently implement the new STEELS Standards. Don't miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between technology and the new STEELS framework. Registration closes January 31st!
Learn more and sign up today: https://go.codejoy.org/pittcon25
Join us for our final STEM Educators Network Meeting
Join us for our final STEM Educators Network Meeting
March 26th 9:00-2:00
Statewide Shift to Student-Led Book Study
Statewide Shift to Student-Led Book Study
Explore practical strategies to transform classrooms into student-centered learning environments that foster agency, engagement, and deeper learning
Register by January 29th to get a FREE copy of the book!
Check out the new
Check out the new
SE ELIT Hub!
SE ELIT Hub!
Visit the hub to learn more about:
Students Project Grants
Teaching Green Symposium in June
Also check out:
Exploring Our Environment: Local Issues, Lasting Lessons
Exploring Our Environment: Local Issues, Lasting Lessons
Join us February 27th at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center for a hands-on workshop exploring environmental literacy and sustainability in Berks County. Register today!
What's Next? Advancing Your MWEE & Environmental Literacy Practice
What's Next? Advancing Your MWEE & Environmental Literacy Practice
Join us June 18th at Berks Nature Center for an interactive day of learning with a blend of fresh content, collaborative problem-solving, and space for educators to share their successes and challenges. Register on Frontline
New Grant Opportunity Announcement!
New Grant Opportunity Announcement!
Chemistry Outreach Awards Grants
Chemistry Outreach Awards Grants
The SACP & SSP are dedicated to educating members of the scientific community, students, and teachers about chemistry, spectroscopy, and science in general. We achieve this goal by providing schools in need with equipment necessary to educate students.
On their website they advertise a variety of K-12 Science Grants. Check them out!
Opportunities for Students
Opportunities for Students
SEAL Challenge- School registration is open!
SEAL Challenge- School registration is open!
The Sea Air and Land Challenge is a STEM initiative in which teams of high school or middle school aged students learn about the engineering process through the design and build of a robotic system. The systems are then used to compete in challenges relevant to the Department of Defense which mimic missions encountered by the military, national security agencies and first responders.
If interested in participating:
Sign up your high school soon!
Challenge Day is set for Thursday, April 30, 2026, held at Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC), West Campus in Leesport, PA. Details can be found on the SEAL website.
Reading Berks Science and Engineering Fair
Reading Berks Science and Engineering Fair
This event is held at Albright College in March. You can view more details on this flyer.
This month's Berks STEM Connection Newsletter is a mini-version as we begin to ramp up for 2026!
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This month's Berks STEM Connection Newsletter is a mini-version as we begin to ramp up for 2026!
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