BSCS Science Learning

08/31/2026

⏳ Last chance to save!

The Early Bird registration deadline is August 31. Register now to save $200 on the Professional Development Provider Institute.

Join us in Colorado Springs, September 22–25, 2026, to strengthen NGSS-aligned professional learning, build educator capacity, and lead lasting instructional change.

🐣 Early Bird: $1,600/person (through August 31)
👥 Teams of 2+: $1,500/person

Register before rates increase!

BSCS Professional Development Provider Institutes are designed to support you as a PD leader by deepening your knowledge, increasing your confidence, and enhancing your abilities.

08/25/2026

⏳ Time is running out to join PDPI 2 at the Early Bird rate!

The deadline to save $200 on registration for the Professional Development Provider Institute is August 31.

Join educators and professional learning leaders in Colorado Springs, September 22–25, 2026, for an opportunity to strengthen NGSS-aligned professional learning practices, build teacher and leader capacity, and explore strategies that support lasting instructional change.

As one participant shared:
“PDPI was a turning point for us in our district.”

🐣 Early Bird: $1,600/person
👥 Teams of 2+: $1,500/person

Secure your spot before prices increase! bit.ly/PDPI26-fb

08/19/2026

What’s on your science teaching mind these days? 🔬💭

We will be at NSTA 2026 in Indianapolis, and we’re bringing plenty to talk about, from designing engaging, phenomenon-driven learning to supporting multilingual learners, making the most of instructional materials, and helping students work with real-world data.

There will be lots of chances to learn with BSCS, connect with our team, and swap ideas with fellow science educators.

And if you’re heading to NSTA, we’d love to see you! 👋

We’ll be highlighting some of our sessions over the next few weeks, so stay tuned.

📍 Indianapolis | November 4–7, 2026

Explore all of our NSTA sessions: https://bscs.org/resources/nsta-2026-indianapolis/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=promotion&utm_campaign=nsta_2026_indy

07/21/2026

Time is running out to register for the BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life Unit 1 Open Enrollment Institute on July 27–28.

This live virtual institute is your opportunity to experience the curriculum as your students will while building the confidence and instructional strategies to bring phenomenon-driven biology learning to your classroom.

Whether you’ve adopted BSCS Biology, are piloting or considering it, or are simply curious about the buzz around this innovative curriculum, this institute is for you!

Registration closes soon—don't miss your chance to join us.

💻 Sign up today! bit.ly/oe26u1-fb

07/15/2026

“High-quality leadership development helps educators shift from having all the answers to empowering teachers and students as facilitators of learning.” — Jody Bintz, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Leadership & Capacity-Building at BSCS Science Learning

At PDPI 2, participants don’t just learn strategies, they build the leadership capacity needed to support meaningful instructional change.

Join BSCS Science Learning this September in Colorado Springs for an immersive institute focused on:
🔹 Professional learning design
🔹 Curriculum implementation
🔹 Leading systems-level change

💡 Hear insights from PDPI 2 leader Jody Bintz and discover why strong science leadership matters more than ever.

🐣 Early Bird pricing ends August 31!

Learn more: bit.ly/PDPI26-fb

07/11/2026

Summer called — it wants BSCS style! Shop our Bonfire collection of tank tops and crop tops, plus other science-inspired favorites featuring Brontosaurus, sloths, and more. Every purchase supports BSCS’s mission to transform science teaching and learning: bonfire.com/store/bscs

07/08/2026

This July, the BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life Unit 1 Open Enrollment Institute gives high school biology teachers a chance to experience the Infectious Diseases unit from the student perspective while preparing to teach it with confidence.

Over two live virtual sessions, educators will:
🦠 Explore the Unit 1 storyline centered on bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance
🧪 Experience Anchored Inquiry Learning lessons firsthand
📝 Work with literacy and sensemaking strategies embedded throughout the curriculum
💬 Collaborate with educators implementing BSCS Biology in diverse classroom settings
🔍 Strengthen their understanding of phenomenon-driven teaching aligned to the NGSS

Designed for teachers and small district teams, this institute helps educators prepare for implementation while building a shared vision for what biology learning can look like.

📅 July 27–28, 2026
💻 Virtual institute

Learn more and how to register: bit.ly/oe26u1-fb

07/06/2026

⏰ Last chance to register!

Join fellow Fresno County Superintendent of Schools educators for a 2-day, hands-on institute focused on supporting multilingual learners in science.

📅 July 29–30, 2026
📍 Fresno, CA
👉️ $500 per person
🎓 Optional CE unit available

Registration closes July 8 →

Explore BSCS Science Learning’s professional learning institute for K–5 educators in Fresno County, focused on CA NGSS, multilingual learners, and hands-on science instruction. Register by July 8, 2026.

07/02/2026

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools educators—don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen science instruction for multilingual learners.

This hands-on institute offers:
-CA NGSS-aligned, phenomenon-driven strategies
-Grade-band collaboration
-Tools you can use immediately in your classroom

Spots are filling, secure yours today. Cost is $500 per person.

🗓 Register by July 8: bscs.org/fresno-pl

06/30/2026

🙌 BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life is making an impact on classrooms across the country! 🙌

Tap here: https://bit.ly/KHBSCSBioUFL to learn more about this high school science program today.