Registration Deadline: 10/3/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is Inquiry?  How do you encourage the inquiry mindset?   Open-ended Science Projects.

Bloom’s Taxonomy – What is it and how do you use it to help your students and/or staff create better questions.   Open-ended Technology Projects.

Building Curiosity and Wonder – Utilizing the Inquiry Protocol to transform an activity into a learning opportunity.  Open-ended Engineering projects. 

Registration Deadline: 10/17/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM. 

What is Inquiry?  How do you encourage the inquiry mindset?   Open-ended Science Projects.

Bloom’s Taxonomy – What is it and how do you use it to help your students and/or staff create better questions.   Open-ended Technology Projects.

Building Curiosity and Wonder – Utilizing the Inquiry Protocol to transform an activity into a learning opportunity.  Open-ended Engineering projects. 

Registration Deadline: 10/20/23 at 6pm

Join the LACOE Expanded Learning STEAM Hub for an in-person event hosted at Discovery Cube, LA in Sylmar. During this opportunity, Discovery Cube will be facilitating a hands-on activity that builds off of online resources available to Expanded Learning programs. They will also be sharing about their field trip possibilities and on-site programs that they can offer.  

This meeting will be hosted in person. 

Registration Deadline: 10/31/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is observation?  How do you make an observation?  How do you teach youth to make observations?  Open-ended Art projects.

Using Observations to gather data and identify patterns.  Open-ended Math Activities.

Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for the 21^st century), transforming activity into learning opportunities.  Focus on the process – How to utilize in projects of all kinds. 

Registration Deadline: 11/14/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is observation?  How do you make an observation?  How do you teach youth to make observations?  Open-ended Art projects.

Using Observations to gather data and identify patterns.  Open-ended Math Activities.

Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for the 21^st century), transforming activity into learning opportunities.  Focus on the process – How to utilize in projects of all kinds. 

Registration Deadline: 11/28/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is observation?  How do you make an observation?  How do you teach youth to make observations?  Open-ended Art projects.

Using Observations to gather data and identify patterns.  Open-ended Math Activities.

Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for the 21^st century), transforming activity into learning opportunities.  Focus on the process – How to utilize in projects of all kinds.

Registration Deadline: 12/5/23 at 6pm

By joining the R11 Expanded Learning STEAM Hub Steering Committee, participants will collaborate with the ELTAU in supporting high-quality STEAM Learning Opportunities for Los Angeles County youth participating in Expanded Learning Programs. The STEAM Hub Steering Committee is intended to be representative of STEAM educators throughout LA County, including by not limited to educators from STEAM-rich institutions, core content areas, and local businesses. The ideal Expanded Learning participants would include program leadership with an interest in or experience implementing STEAM programming in informal learning environments.

Registration Deadline: 12/12/23 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is an investigation?  The importance of trails to determine if data are accurate and the norm.  The art of reflection on what went well and what did not go well, and how to make adjustments.

Constructing meaning and explanations of what you have observed.  Getting ready to share your experience, and creating models.

What does it mean to “argue from evidence”?  How do you gather evidence?  Protocol for sharing your evidence. 

Registration Deadline: 1/9/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

What is an investigation?  The importance of trails to determine if data are accurate and the norm.  The art of reflection on what went well and what did not go well, and how to make adjustments.

Constructing meaning and explanations of what you have observed.  Getting ready to share your experience, and creating models.

What does it mean to “argue from evidence”?  How do you gather evidence?  Protocol for sharing your evidence. 

Registration Deadline: 1/23/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.

What is an investigation?  The importance of trails to determine if data are accurate and the norm.  The art of reflection on what went well and what did not go well, and how to make adjustments.

Constructing meaning and explanations of what you have observed.  Getting ready to share your experience, and creating models.

What does it mean to “argue from evidence”?  How do you gather evidence?  Protocol for sharing your evidence.  

Registration Deadline: 2/6/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Matter and It’s Interactions.

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Molecules and Organisms

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth’s Place in the Universe

Registration Deadline: 2/20/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Matter and It’s Interactions.

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Molecules and Organisms

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth’s Place in the Universe

Registration Deadline: 3/5/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Matter and Its Interactions.

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Molecules and Organisms

Registration Deadline: 3/5/24 at 6pm

By joining the R11 Expanded Learning STEAM Hub Steering Committee, participants will collaborate with the ELTAU in supporting high-quality STEAM Learning Opportunities for Los Angeles County youth participating in Expanded Learning Programs. The STEAM Hub Steering Committee is intended to be representative of STEAM educators throughout LA County, including by not limited to educators from STEAM-rich institutions, core content areas, and local businesses. The ideal Expanded Learning participants would include program leadership with an interest in or experience implementing STEAM programming in informal learning environments.

Registration Deadline: 3/19/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth’s Systems

Registration Deadline: 4/2/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth’s Systems

Registration Deadline: 4/16/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth’s Systems

Registration Deadline: 4/30/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Energy and Waves

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Heredity

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth and Human Activity

Registration Deadline: 5/14/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Energy and Waves

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Heredity

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth and Human Activity

 Registration Deadline: 5/28/24 at 6pm

The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning staff who wish to strengthen their understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth in their programs. The STEAM Learning Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based learning strategies.  Each STEAM Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM learning experiences for youth, as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities. 

All meetings are via ZOOM.  

Deep Dive on Physical Science:  Energy and Waves

Deep Dive on Life Science:  Heredity

Deep Dive on Earth and Space Science:  Earth and Human Activity