Enhancing Student STEAM Experiences - CESA 2 Power Up Professional Learning Mini-Symposium Series (Full Day)

Join us at Demco for an exciting symposium-style day of professional learning designed to enhance your students’ STEAM experiences through the power of the 6E's and Design Thinking. Our experienced innovation consultants and guest educators will guide you through a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and exploration. Our sessions cover a diverse range of topics, including: Inclusivity and Accessibility in STEAM, Curriculum Mapping, Literary Based Projects, Culturally Relevant Curriculum, Multilingual Strategies, and Design Thinking. Discuss how to Immerse your students in an environment that encourages explanation and writing about their thinking and experiences. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your STEAM pedagogy and empower your students for success.

• The workshop will include a variety of breakout sessions to choose from, including:
  • Inclusivity and Accessibility in STEAM
  • Curriculum Mapping
  • Literacy-Based STEAM Projects
  • Culturally Relevant STEAM Curriculum
  • STEAM for Multilinguals
  • Starting w/Empathy in Design Thinking & the Engineering Design Process (EDP)
  • Leveraging AI to develop STEAM activities
  • Failing Forward
  • Educational partnerships with local businesses

Cost: $150 per person, no lunch included. Please contact the agency assistant or Frank if registering a group of 4 or more from a district for discounted group pricing.

Presenter: Frank Devereaux

About the Presenters:

Frank Devereaux is an Innovative Deeper Learning Designer from the Madison area and works as a consultant for CESA 2 in the Digital Leadership and Learning Center of Excellence. His experience centers on the integration of technology in creative and innovative ways to support student learning in the classroom. Over the past few years, he has been diving into the realm of AI integration, inclusivity and equity in STEAM curriculum, and Design Thinking Projects for the Makerspace that are culturally relevant.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

Inclement Weather Policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 2 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.