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Learning Starts with a Probe: Using Evidence to Activate Practices in PA STEELS

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    Learning Starts with a Probe: Using Evidence to Activate Practices in PA STEELS

    Join us for a full-day, interactive professional learning experience designed for MS and HS agriculture, science, engineering, environmental and STEM educators. This session will focus on implementing the PA STEELS standards through engaging, hands-on learning that brings three-dimensional teaching and learning to life.  Through student-centered learning, investigations using Vernier Probes and real-world data collection, educators will engage in the same types of learning they can bring back to their students. 

    David Carter is the STEM training director for Vernier science education, bringing decades of experience in both classroom teaching and national professional development. A former middle school teacher and university laboratory physicist, David has spent his career supporting K12 educators across the country in implementing hands-on, inquiry-based science learning he leads engaging workshops that help teachers bring real world data collection and 3D science practices into their classrooms.

    Location: CSIU

    Act 48: 5 hours

    Target Audience
    MS and HS Science, Agriculture, Environmental & STEM teachers
    Learner Outcomes

    The day will include opportunities to:

    • Experience hands-on, inquiry-based science activities aligned to PA STEELS
    • Explore practical ways to incorporate 3D instructional practices into daily lessons
    • Utilize data collection tools to support evidence-based reasoning
    • Discuss strategies for differentiating instruction and increasing student engagement

Event Session Information
Days 1
Scheduled Date/Time
   
05/27/2026 8:30 AM-3:00 PM CSIU Main Building
Session Contact Colleen Epler-Ruths
Email :cepler-ruths@csiu.org
Instructor(s) Colleen Epler-Ruths
Vernier Science Education
Units/Costs
 
Credits
Act 48 Hours /5 Hours

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