Professional Development
Professional development should be more than a one-time event — it should be purposeful, flexible, and connected to outcomes.
We offer virtual or in-person options ranging from short sessions to long-term support, all tailored to your school or district’s needs.
Creating Highly Effective Educators
Essentials Workshop
3.5 hours of professional development
Virtual or In-Person options
The Essentials Workshop introduces educators to the NEIR System Change Model for Education©—a research-backed framework that integrates real-world engineering challenges with inclusive, student-centered teaching practices. Using an NGSS- and STEELS-aligned curriculum, participants explore five core pedagogical approaches and four essential NEIR indicators: Normalize, Empower, Inclusive, and Relevant. Educators actively engage in lesson analysis, case studies, and collaborative planning, culminating in the development of personalized SMART goals and action research plans.
Participants will:
Explore the NEIR System Change Model and its application in STEM and CTE classrooms
Analyze curriculum through the lens of cultural relevance, real-world connection, and student identity
Apply five research-based instructional pedagogies to increase student engagement
Write SMART goals and design an action research cycle for improving student outcomes
Engage in Faculty Learning Communities to extend and sustain professional growth
Commit to a specific instructional shift aligned with NEIR principles
Foundations Workshop
10 hours of professional development
Virtual or In-Person Options
The Foundations Workshop introduces key practices and proven strategies for building strong, student-centered learning environments. Designed for STEM and CTE educators it offers a collaborative space to explore essential techniques that support engagement and instructional effectiveness. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools and a stronger sense of how foundational practices connect to long-term program success.
Participants will:
Explore the NEIR System Change Model and its application in STEM and CTE classrooms
Explore strategies that support student engagement and instructional clarity
Understand how to align classroom practices with broader program goals
Reflect on current teaching approaches and identify areas for growth
Gain practical tools to implement immediately in their instructional planning
Engage in Faculty Learning Communities to extend and sustain professional growth
Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Participants will:
Deepen their understanding of the NEIR System Change Model for creating inclusive, student-centered STEM environments
Apply five core pedagogical strategies—constructivist, collaborative, inquiry-based, integrative, and reflective—to lesson design
Analyze curriculum and teaching practices for cultural and community relevance
Develop and implement SMART goals
Design and lead an action research cycle using real classroom data and outcomes
Engage in Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) to promote collaborative growth and sustainable change
Reflect on practice, present findings, and commit to meaningful implementation of new strategies
24 hours of professional development
In-Person learning
The Train-the-Trainer Workshop is an immersive, multi-day professional learning experience designed for STEM educators who are ready to lead transformative instructional change. Rooted in the NEIR System Change Model for Education©, this workshop equips participants with research-based strategies, culturally responsive curriculum tools, and leadership practices that foster inclusive, student-centered classrooms.
Our professional development is aligned with Pennsylvania’s Act 48 credit. The sessions focus on the NEIR System Change Model for Education. Our professional learning experiences are structured to deliver measurable results—supporting both educator growth and improved student outcomes.
Real change happens when professional development connects directly to what educators and students need most.