Science Educator Network

Dates & Times:

November 6th, 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual

December 4th, 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual

January 8th, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual

February 5th, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual

March 5th, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual

April 7th, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | CESA 10 Room D

Audience:

K-12 Science Teachers

Ambitious Science Teaching: Professional Learning Series

Join us for a year-long professional learning series centered on the book Ambitious Science Teaching by Windschitl, Thompson, and Braaten. This series will provide teachers with the tools, strategies, and collaborative structures to design and facilitate science learning that deeply engages students in sensemaking and equitable participation. 

Format:

Five 1-hour after-school virtual sessions (book study application)

One full-day in-person event in April (collaborative planning, practice, and reflection)

Teachers receive a complimentary copy of Ambitious Science Teaching upon registration

Book Study Breakdown:

• Laying the Foundation: vision of ambitious science teaching, equity, and creating a classroom culture of risk-taking and sensemaking.
• Planning for Engagement: Designing anchor phenomena and storylines that connect to students' experiences and big science ideas.
• Supporting Student Thinking: Tools and strategies to surface and support diverse student ideas during investigations.
• Pressing for Evidence & Explanation: Guiding students to use evidence, build explanations, and revise models over time.
• Sustaining the Work: Using assessment, feedback, and continuous improvement structures to refine ambitious science teaching practices.

One-day In-person Event:

• Deep-dive into designing storyline units.
• Collaborative practice with classroom tools and discussion routines.
• Reflection and planning for continued implementation.

This series is ideal for grades 5-12 science teachers seeking to strengthen their instructional practice and create more equitable, engaging, and rigorous science classrooms.

This workshop is offered at no additional cost those districts participating in CESA 10’s School Improvement Consortium (LS1a) Services including: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire, Flambeau, Gilman, Gilmanton, Granton, Greenwood, Ladysmith, Lake Holcombe, Loyal, Mondovi, Neillsville, New Auburn, Owen-Withee, Spencer, and Thorp.

The cost for all other participants is $550/district, $25/additional person.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the event to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours or no-shows will be charged the full registration fee (LS1a non-member) or a $25 late cancellation fee (LS1a member). Substitutions are welcome.

CESA 10 may cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. If the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District closes for weather, CESA 10 events are also canceled and will be rescheduled if possible. Notices are sent via email through Neon One–please ensure your contact information is up to date and emails aren’t going to spam.

Dietary Disclaimer:

CESA 10 strives to accommodate basic dietary needs. CESA 10 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 10 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your NeonOne account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be done at the time of your registration.