Center of Excellence in STEM Education

Spots available! Register for this 2-day interactive, virtual workshop for preschool educators, coaches, directors, and teacher educators.

What Happens When Educators Are Invited to Play Again Plus: An Exclusive Preschool STEM Institute Discount Code

Just a handful of the amazing educators and environmental advocates offering programs and resources for our northeast TN community ❤️

These three naturalists have one common goal Spring and summer is the busiest time of year for perhaps the most loved government employees in the Tri-Cities region.

Free Professional Development Opportunity for 4th-8th Grade Educators!

BootUp PD is looking for 4th–8th grade teachers to join the Micro:bit Educational Foundation’s CreateAI Pilot Program for the 2026–2027 school year!

Participants receive free micro:bit devices, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing support from BootUp PD to help students explore AI through movement and creativity. No prior AI or coding experience required. Please help us spread the word by sharing with educators and educator-facing organizations in your network!

Interested teachers should apply by June 30: https://bit.ly/CreateAIPilot
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

micro:bit CreateAI US Pilot Application Form Join a year-long pilot program that supports students to become confident and critical creators of Artificial Intelligence. Using micro:bit CreateAI, a free tool that connects physical movement to machine learning, you’ll help your students see AI as something they can build, not just use. You’l...

Research Participation Opportunity for Early Childhood Educators!

Researchers at East Tennessee State University are conducting a study titled:
“Navigating the Prescriptive Continuum: Teacher Autonomy, Well-Being, and Adaptive Teaching in Early Childhood Education.”

The study explores how early childhood educators navigate scripted or highly prescriptive curricula and how instructional flexibility, professional autonomy, and teacher well-being relate within these teaching environments.

Researchers are currently inviting educators teaching PreK–Grade 3 in the United States to participate in a one-time anonymous online survey.

Participants may choose to enter a raffle for one of several $50 Amazon gift cards.

If you are a PreK–3 educator or know someone who may be interested, feel free to share!

Survey Link:
https://etsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tEndzn9atX3LIW

Registration is now open for the ETSU Early Childhood Professional Conference, which will feature a STEM track! Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow professionals, gain new insights, and take your career to the next level!

Register: https://epay.goldlink.etsu.edu/C20071_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1125&SINGLESTORE=true

We were happy to be able to support HOLA Lakeway with a donation of materials for their summer STEM programs this year! HOLA Lakeway offers a variety of educational programs, make sure to check out their upcoming offerings! Stacy Bower, a member of HOLA's Board of Directors picked up the materials from our CESE Director, Alissa Lange.

Our Innovative Educator Workshops applications are EXTENDED!

The deadline to apply is now May 26th :)

Apply today: https://etsuclemmer.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aaovIsMbLhrv82

Check out this professional learning opportunity - one in Newport.

Level up your computer science teaching this summer!

Join TSIN and the Tennessee Department of Education for Computer Science Summer Workshops across the state:
• June 8–10 – TCAT Smyrna
• June 15–17 – Cocke County Innovation Center, Newport
• June 22–24 – Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis

Workshops include TSIN CS Academy sessions for grades K–8 and the CTE Digital Technology Summer Institute for high school educators. There’s no cost to attend! Just plan for your own travel and meals.

See workshop details and register today using the link below!
https://bit.ly/4da1KCL

If you've not seen this space, check it out! So many great hands-on experiences available for our region's students and teachers.