Winter Updates

Remake Learning Days 2026

Remake Learning Days (RLD) is a celebration of hands-on learning events across Pennsylvania. RLD launched in May 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA as the largest open-house for families featuring hands-on learning. In 2026, RLD will take place from May 1 through May 23.
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Apply to be a Youth or Parent/Teacher Ambassador for Remake Learning Days:

• Ambassador Applications are available here and due February 13, 2026. 
• Ambassadors will be notified by early March 2026 if they are selected. 
  
• ​Ambassadors may earn up to $250!

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STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps

Three STEM Education Centers are leading a National STEM Teacher Corps Regional Alliance Pilot Program—an investment in elementary STEM education across the Mid-Atlantic—and are seeking qualified teachers to apply. 

This funding will support ​27 teachers in the STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps, offering extensive professional development and resources over the 5 years of the grant.
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This program aims to:

• Elevate elementary teachers as foundational/frontier STEM educators
• Evidence the critical importance of K-5 years for developing STEM proficiencies and identities
• Emphasize learning through authentic practices and innovative teaching strategies
• Connect early learning to long-term workforce development and scientific literacy
• Recognize K-5 teachers as essential STEM professionals

​Teacher Benefits—STEM Pioneers Corps

• $12,000 annual stipend (three payments of $4,000 over the year)
• Professional development in curriculum related to current STEM and in educational leadership
• Membership in a community of practice that promotes K-5 STEM education
• Paid travel to the summer professional development, which will rotate between the three HEIs
• Materials for implementing the elementary STEM curriculum in their classrooms
• Paid travel to hold a 1-day workshop with other teachers, if needed.
• Materials for teachers who participate in the 1-day workshop that they lead
• Paid membership and registration to state science teachers associations and NSTA
• Paid travel to the state science teachers association conferences and NSTA
• Paid web-based tools for STEM curriculum design and social media dissemination

All materials must be submitted by 8:00AM on February 16, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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APPLY NOW

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​PA Student-Centered Learning site visit at Burrell School District

Join educators from across Pennsylvania for a PA Student-Centered Learning site visit at Burrell School District. Experience student-centered learning in action through classroom walkthroughs that highlight personalization, learner agency, and future-ready practices across grade levels. Engage with district leaders and educators as they share the systems, structures, and instructional shifts that support meaningful, equitable learning. Leave with practical insights and inspiration you can bring back to your own schools and districts.

When: February 20, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Burrell School District
Who: Pennsylvania educators

Register for Site Visit

District Tour Sign-Up

PASCL Site Visit Flyer

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The Consortium for Public Education - Future Ready Partnerships Conference

The Consortium will again host its hugely popular Future Ready Partnerships Conference (FRPC) in 2026. The event will bring together employers, postsecondary programs, and K-12 educators interested in sharing and learning about effective ways to help students explore careers and build future readiness before they graduate.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Where: Community College of Allegheny County’s Boyce Campus in Monroeville

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REGISTRATION

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​​Keystones Technology Innovators Nomination

The Keystones Technology Innovators is a state-wide program that celebrates model teachers throughout Pennsylvania. These teachers bring new ideas, best practices and innovative ways of innovating with technology to capture the imaginations of students in classrooms. 
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​What are Keystones? A Keystones Technology Innovator is a teacher who leverages technology innovation to enhance student learning. Nominate teachers who:

• Engage students and encourage interaction.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Promote collaboration and create personalized learning opportunities.
• Address diverse learner needs.
• Utilize technology to achieve these outcomes.

​Why Nominate? Nominees will...

• Connect with over 3,500 innovative teachers across Pennsylvania
• Access special grants, conferences, webinars, and more
• Become part of a supportive community sharing resources and ideas

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CodeJoy FREE Micro:bit in the Wild Asynchronous Video Course​

The "Micro:bit in the Wild" course integrates computer science with hands-on environmental activities, fostering a deep connection between learners and their surroundings. By engaging with tools like the BBC micro:bit, students can explore real-world phenomena such as weather patterns, animal migrations, and ecological systems, while developing critical thinking and coding skills.

​When: At your convenience!
Where: Online, Asynchronous
​Who: Designed for 3rd-12th teachers interested in environmental literacy and/or computer science
What Else? This is a FREE, 3 hours and 21 minute course; participants will receive 2, free micro:bits.

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CodeJoy FREE Student Sessions

CodeJoy FREE Student Shows for this school year are on the calendar!

• Robot Garden
• Robot Haunted House
• Robot Mini Golf
• Robot Memories
• Robot Aerobics​​​

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• Robot Romeo
• Robot DJ
• Robot Relaxation
• Robot Rovers

Bring your class, your grade level, or your whole school!

When: View the calendar to view available dates and time
Where: Online (Zoom)
Who: Ideal for 3rd-8th grade students - Beginner to intermediate coders

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TransformEd (AIU3) Upcoming Opportunities

The 2025-2026 transformED Professional Development Calendar is full of practical, high-impact FREE learning opportunities that will spark innovation in your classroom.

​Upcoming PD Opportunities:

• Tech-Based Strategies to Support ELLs in Content-Area Classrooms (K-12)​
  • When: Tuesday, February 17 • 8:30 AM
  • Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120
• AI Meets Hands-On Learning: Interactive Creations for Any K-12 Classroom
  • When: Wednesday, February 25 • 8:30 AM
  • Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120
• Customizing AI Tools to Personalize Learning & Simplify Tasks​
  • When: Thursday, February 26 • 8:30 AM
  • Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120
• Producing Accessible Digital Docs, Decks, & Videos: ADA Title II​​
  • When: Monday, March 2 • 8:30 AM
  • Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

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Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy: Hands-On Session at SkillMill19 Learning Lab

Join Catalyst Connection's Learning Lab instructor for a hands-on experience designed to bring Industry 4.0 technologies to life. Educators will work with cutting-edge equipment including:

• 3D printers
• Festo Mechatronics system
• UR3 collaborative robot
• FARO arm

This interactive session will empower teachers to explore advanced manufacturing tools and techniques that are shaping the future of industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect classroom learning with the technologies driving modern manufacturing!

When: March 4th, 2026 from 9am to 2:30pm
Where: Catalyst Connection's SkillMill19 Learning Lab | 4501 Lytle St. Building A Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15207

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2026 Western PA Environmental Education Summit -
​The Learning Landscape
June 11, 2026 - Grove City College
A day to empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to integrate environmental literacy and sustainability into their curricula and teaching practices.

Western PA Student Centered Learning Summit
June 17, 2026 - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
A day of learning at the Western PA Student Centered Learning Summit, where educators will focus on strategies and discussions that put students at the center of learning.

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CSTA Annual Conferenc

CSTA 2026 offers the best opportunity to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Engage with PD created by teachers, for teachers, while experiencing the vibrant culture, incredible cuisine, and historic charm of New Orleans.
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When: July 2026; Registration and proposals will open Fall 2025.
Where: New Orleans, LA
​Who: K-12 computer science teachers

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BECOME A REVIEWER

SUBMIT TO PRESENT

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2026 PA-CSTA Virtual Unconference

This interactive event will feature guided discussions led by PaTTAN Computer Science (CS) consultants and leaders from the Pennsylvania chapters of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Topics will focus on what's shaping CS classrooms today, including teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy, integrating artificial intelligence into computing instruction, recruiting underrepresented students, and implementing evidence-based practices.

What:
​Participants will:

• Identify strategies for teaching AI literacy in K–12 computer science courses.
• Describe ways to integrate artificial intelligence tools into computing instruction.
• List approaches for recruiting and supporting underrepresented students in computer science.
• Identify connections between cybersecurity and computer science content.
• Identify evidence-based practices for computer science instruction.

When: Saturday March 21, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Webinar
Who: School Librarians, K-12 General Ed, Special Education and English Language Learner teachers

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