Laying the Groundwork: A Cohort for New and Early-Career Science Teachers

Start strong with a yearlong experience designed to elevate your science instruction and grow your confidence in the classroom.

Region 4 Science team's Laying the Groundwork blends hands-on sessions, virtual collaboration, and personalized coaching to help you build lasting strategies, navigate challenges, and connect with a supportive community of fellow educators. Whether you're brand new or finding your footing, this cohort gives you the tools and the network to thrive.

Important Registration Note:

Participants register only for the first session. At that session, you’ll receive a promo code that unlocks registration for the remaining sessions in the cohort.

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Program Highlights:

• Three (3) Full-Day In-Person PD Sessions, including the R4 Science Conference (6 hours each = 18 hours)
• Three (3) Virtual After-School Workshops (1.5 hours each = 4.5 hours)
• Three (3) One-on-One Virtual Coaching Meetings (1/2 hour each = 1.5 hours)
• R4 Science Product (print/digital combination) with asynchronous training (6 hours)
• A complete set of Science TEKS charts
• R4 Printed Resource and Digital Access

  Total value: $865 Total cost: $750     Reserve Your Spot!

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Who Should Attend:

New or alternatively certified Science teachers, supervisors, and coordinators seeking to strengthen their foundation and build lasting classroom impact.

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In-Person Session Dates:

• Laying the Groundwork: A Cohort for New and Early-Career Science Teachers
  • Thursday, October 16 (AM) |  Details
• Facilitating Lesson Internalization in Three-Dimensional Science 
  • Thursday, October 16 (PM)  |  Details
• Region 4 Science Conference
  • Tuesday, October 28  |  Details

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Reserve Your Spot!

Program Details:

• Registration closes: 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15
• Session ID: 1898736
• Credits: 30 CPE
• Fee: $750 for cohort enrollment (promo code provided for cohort sessions)
• Location: Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center (map)

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