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Science Professional Development Opportunities
NGSS Overview: For New Teachers
NGSS Overview: For New Teachers
Teachers Grades K-12
Late July 2026
In person
Professional Development Workshop
Description: Designed for new K-12 teachers. Join us to learn more about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the 3 dimensions: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). Experience an NGSS model lesson as a learner and reflect on the instructional shifts involved in phenomenon and inquiry based science teaching and learning.
Memo Flyer Awareness
Elevating Science in the Classroom
Elevating Science in the Classroom
Teachers Grades K-12
July - March
In person & Online
PD Credit Course
Description: This PD Credit Course is designed for teachers interested in strengthening their teaching practice in science by expanding science content knowledge while integrating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 3 dimensions and Hawaii-based phenomenon into their classroom lessons. Through experiential learning, participants will engage in model lessons as learners and will reflect on their teaching. They will also explore various research-based strategies and instructional tools which they will then use to plan and implement NGSS aligned 3-Dimensional lessons and a 3-Dimensional Summative Assessment.
Memo Flyer Awareness, Transition, Implementation, Sustainability
The Science Fair Playbook
The Science Fair Playbook
Teachers Grades 6-12
August
In Person
Professional Development Workshop
Description: Designed for teachers in their first three years as a science fair coordinator. Participants will explore practical tools, timelines, and strategies to support student investigations and help lead a successful school science fair from start to finish.
Memo Flyer Awareness, Transition, Implementation
Science Fair Coordinator Meeting
Science Fair Coordinator Meeting
Teachers Grades 6-12
August
Online
Meeting
Description: This meeting is for all school level science fair coordinators. Join us for an overview of Windward District Science and Engineering Fair deadlines, required forms and processes. School science fair coordinators & teachers are highly encouraged to attend.
Memo Flyer Awareness, Transition, Implementation
Mastering the Tools (SEPs) and Lenses (CCCs) of Scientific Inquiry
Mastering the Tools (SEPs) and Lenses (CCCs) of Scientific Inquiry
Teachers Grades K-12
TBD - September
In Person
Professional Development Workshop
Description: Deepen your understanding of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Learn how to integrate SEPs and CCCs seamlessly into daily instruction and leave equipped with strategies to foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry among students, regardless of grade level.
Memo Flyer Transition, Implementation
Utilizing the Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa Resource Books for NGSS
Utilizing the Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa Resource Books for NGSS
Teachers Grades K-5
TBD
In Person
Professional Development Workshop
Description: A partnership with Kamehameha Publishing to provide a free classroom set of resource books along with pedagogical ideas to connect with NGSS topics. These resources focus on integrating Hawaiian language, culture, and place-based content with literacy and science concepts.
Memo Flyer Transition, Implementation
Science As An Anchor
Science As An Anchor
Teachers Grades K-6
TBD
In Person
Professional Development Workshop
Description: Come explore the impact of shifting science from an isolated subject to the central driver of the elementary classroom. Discover how centering instruction around local science phenomena or problems provides an authentic purpose and bridge to ELA and mathematics.
Memo Flyer Transition, Implementation, Sustainability
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