Registration-based Teacher Institutes for BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life
BSCS Science Learning now offers several professional learning programs to support the effective implementation of BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life. For districts that do not have enough high school teachers to justify bringing BSCS Biology professional learning to their site, we offer Registration-based Teacher Institutes with the same content as our District-based Teacher Institutes.
Upcoming Institutes
BSCS invites individuals or small groups from your school or district to attend one of our two-day or one-day, virtual institutes. A minimum of five attendees is required to host these institutes.
Virtual Institute Dates:
- We have virtual Registration-based Teacher Institutes scheduled for winter 2025. Stay tuned for updates!
Past Institute Dates:
- July 15-16, 2024
- November 5, 2024
- January 27, 2025
- March 10, 2025
Institute Goals:
- Deepen understanding of three-dimensional, phenomenon/problem-driven teaching and learning as described in the NGSS.
- Deepen understanding of the Anchored Inquiry Learning (AIL) instructional model used in BSCS Biology.
- Increase ability to apply knowledge of equitable teaching and learning in classroom practice to support student construction of a coherent science content storyline.
- Experience AIL lessons and enhance understanding of literacy, emerging multilingual learner (EML), and sensemaking strategies embedded in the curriculum.
- Build community and a common vision for BSCS Biology.
Who Should Participate?
Teachers who:
- plan to pilot and/or adopt BSCS Biology
- work in a small or remote district that cannot justify a professional learning program dedicated to their teachers
School/District leaders who:
- are currently considering piloting and/or adopting BSCS Biology
- wish to support teachers in successfully piloting and/or implementing BSCS Biology
What are the Benefits?
- Discover the impact that BSCS Biology is having on teachers and students across the country–and the impact it can have on teachers and students in your school and district.
- Engage in a powerful professional learning institute designed to maximize your confidence and success in implementing BSCS Biology.
- Join and build community with BSCS Biology users across the country.
What are the Costs?
Two-day Institute:
- Registration for a two-day institute is $500 for the first teacher from a district/school and $400 for each additional teacher.
One-day Institute:
- Registration for a one-day institute is $250 for the first teacher from a district/school and $200 for each additional teacher.
