EXPANDED LEARNING AND STEAM HUB PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CALENDAR
2026-27 STEAM Hub Kick-Off
Child Creativity Lab STEAM Learning Workshop:
Ignite creativity in your students! Learn how to boost engagement and innovation with Child Creativity Lab. Attendees will experience the 4-Step Design Thinking Method firsthand, explore STEAM through sustainability, and gain confidence in open-ended learning. Registration link
AI in STEAM: Building Confidence Through Exploration
This introductory session is designed for expanded learning educators who want to better understand today's AI tools and their role in STEAM. Through interactive exploration and practical examples, participants will learn how AI can support creativity, problem-solving, and responsible learning while gaining confidence to guide students in an AI-powered world. Registration link
STEAM Community of Practice (CoP) Inquiry Lab
Join us for an inquiry-based series where we explore high-quality STEAM teaching practices, examine the STEAM Toolkit resource, and engage in hands-on, inquiry-driven activities. Participation is limited, and attendees will receive materials to take back to their sites to implement engaging STEAM learning experiences with students. Registration link
STEAM Workshop at the Fullerton Arboretum
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton is a plant museum that serves as a learning platform for students of all walks of life, from elementary-age to adult life-long learners. Workshop will include guided tour of the gardens, share educational offerings around the environment, agriculture, biomes and habitats, career awareness and Orange County history. Registration link
