January 15, 2025

YES Enrichment: Unlocking STEM Potential through Informal Learning

Virtual

Join us for an engaging webinar designed for enrichment educators, where we’ll explore a dynamic engineering curriculum tailored to inspire creativity and problem-solving in young learners. This session will showcase Youth Engineering Solutions’ socially-engaged engineering that brings engineering concepts to life, making them accessible and fun. Participants will learn how to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation through engineering challenges, while also gaining practical tips on integrating these activities into afterschool or enrichment programs. Whether you’re new to engineering education or looking to expand your teaching toolkit, this webinar will provide valuable strategies to engage students in STEM learning.  

February 13, 2025

Introduction to Engineering Plastic Filters with the YES Team

Virtual

Join us for an engaging introductory webinar focused on our Engineering Plastic Filters unit. In this session, we’ll explore how to guide students in understanding the environmental impact of plastics on marine ecosystems and local communities, while empowering them to engineer practical filters to reduce plastic waste. The YES team will walk you through our comprehensive curricular resources, providing insight into how to implement the unit effectively in your classroom. You’ll also see real classroom videos showcasing student engagement with engineering practices, so you feel equipped to foster innovation and teach any of our STEM units. Whether you’re new to the unit or looking for fresh ideas to enhance your lessons, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.

January 22–23, 2025

STEM Leader Institute: Engineering in PK-8

In-person

During this two-day workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering education. Participants will feel prepared to facilitate immersive workshops and support educators implementing our YES and EiE curriculum. 

February 6, 2025 

STEM Educator Workshop: Engineering in Elementary School

In-person

During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) elementary school curriculum. This full-day, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and prepares them to facilitate high-quality engineering with students. 

February 12, 2025

STEM Educator Workshop: Engineering in Middle School

In-person

During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) middle school curriculum. This full-day, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and computer science and prepares them to facilitate high-quality STEM with students. 

March 26, 2025 

STEM Enrichment: Engineering in Afterschool and Summer Programs

In-person

During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) enrichment curriculum. This 2-hour, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and prepares them to facilitate high-quality STEM activities with students. 

April 8–10, 2025 

STEM Leader Institute: Engineering in PK-8

In-person

During this three-day workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering education. Participants will feel prepared to facilitate immersive workshops and support educators implementing our YES and EiE curriculum. 

July 22–24, 2025

STEM Leader Institute: Engineering in PK-8

In-person

During this three-day workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering education. Participants will feel prepared to facilitate immersive workshops and support educators implementing our YES and EiE curriculum.