Science Companion offers several different approaches to Professional Development, from half-day to multiple-day workshops delivered at your school, and extensive (and growing!) online support.
Links to articles with philosophy, pedagogy, hints, tips, and a host of ideas to inspire you to inspire your students!
Articles on how best to use some of our great tools to teach inquiry-based science.
With the support of the nationally-recognized Center for Elementary Math and Science Education at the University of Chicago, we offer a variety of half-day and full-day workshops onsite for everyone engaged in elementary science education in your district or intermediate unit.
Introducing the methodology, pedagogy, and best practices of Science Companion.
Building from specific modules your district is using, a hands-on exploration of how to best implement Science Companion in your classrooms.
Formative and summative assessment can work together to strengthen teaching and test scores!
Science Companion was developed by the same researchers who developed Everyday Mathematics, and many of the same pedagogical tools are used. Making the jump to Science Companion is easy!
Build a community of Science Companion experts in your district or intermediate unit.
Special topics workshops with all of the tools and toys your teachers will need to build on the lessons and activities explored in a bag to take with them. Contact us to learn how we can best help you!
Click here for a PD Workshop Overview Flyer in PDF.