Leadership Institutes for OpenSciEd Elementary
Building K-5 classroom communities that embrace the NRC Framework is no small task. The wait is over! OpenSciEd units for Elementary are now available and ready to support next generation science in K-5 classrooms. Our Leadership Institute leverages this high-quality instructional material, designed for instructional leaders supporting K-5 teachers.
BSCS’s in-person leadership institutes are designed for instructional leaders who want to support the effective implementation of the OpenSciEd Program for Elementary Schools. We invite science consultants, coaches, administrators, teacher leaders and professional development (PD) providers from informal science education to join us.
Upcoming Institute
Details:
- Dates: October 14-17, 2025
- Location: Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. MT
- Grade Bands: K-2 and 3-5
Institute Goals:
- Experience key elements of the OpenSciEd Program for Elementary.
- Deepen understanding of professional learning structures that support curriculum implementation.
- Enhance abilities to use routines, strategies, tools, and processes for enacting phenomenon-based or problem-driven three-dimensional learning experiences.
- Prepare participants to plan and lead Professional Learning for OpenSciEd Elementary.
- Increase confidence and ability to support K-5 teachers implementing high quality science instruction.
Who should Participate:
- Administrators and coaches
- Teacher leaders
- Science consultants
- PD leaders from informal science education institutes
Cost:
- $1,500/person
- BSCS will provide lunch and snacks each day of the institute. Attendees are responsible for covering lodging and remaining travel costs.
If you are unable to attend in October, but want updates on future institutes, we are building an interest list for 2026 dates. Add your email address and we will be in touch when new sessions are scheduled.
Partners
BSCS is leading the development, field test delivery, revision, and public release of both teacher and facilitator professional learning materials for OpenSciEd Elementary. BSCS is also jointly leading the development of instructional materials with Michigan State University, University of Texas at Austin, and Northwestern University.
