professional development

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Ready to learn a new making technique – or take a familiar one to a new level?

Looking to create or expand a makerspace from scratch?

Want new ideas for engaging hands-on learning activities to enriching instruction in literacy, math, STEM, the arts and computer science?

Maybe you just want an experience that will rejuvenate your own creativity or that of your team.

Our professional development offerings can do that – and more! We work with formal and informal K-12 educators, universities, libraries and corporate teams to design and deliver fun and engaging adult learning experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity.

For more information, contact us today at [email protected]. Please join our Educator Mailing List to stay up to date on professional development opportunities.

May 23

Informal Educators Breakfast

We invite informal educators to connect on the topic of relationships and day-to-day interactions that matter most to them in their everyday work. Share practical ideas for building relationships with children, youth and families and learn about a collaboration between the Fred Rogers Institute and the Children’s Museum to explore relationships at local informal learning organizations.This event is part of Remake Learning Days.

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Aug 7 - 10

Maker Educator Boot Camp

Explore the potential for learning and personal development through making with museum professionals in a four-day immersive maker experience where you are the learner.

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