Modeling Workshop Series 2026
 

Biology 1 - Chemistry 1 - Physics 1 

Cal Poly’s Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME), in partnership with the Western Regional Noyce Network, is pleased to offer one-week and two-week summer professional development workshop in science modeling and a three-day workshop in math modeling.

Science Modeling Workshops

The Biology, Chemistry 1 (semester 1), and Physics workshops use structured inquiry approaches, computer technology, and Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and current education research.

These workshops are structured around inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and biology teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content and education research. Teachers will develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and presentation and in assessment of student learning. By designing and carrying out a series of investigations that use the Modeling Method teachers will practice Socratic questioning techniques that will enable them to teach physics, biology, and/or chemistry using the Modeling Method.

Dates

Week A: June 22-26 - Bio 1A, Chem1A, or Physics 1A
Week B: June 29 - July 3 - Bio 1B, Chem1B, Chem 2B, or Physics 1B

Participants are encouraged to register for Weeks A & B in the same summer. However, it is possible to take them separately by registering for Week A in summer 2026 and Week B in summer 2027.

Cost

Week A and Week B
• $700 (before May 1)
• $750 (after May 1)

Week A or Week B
• $400 (before May 1)
• $450 (after May 1)

Click here for more information (e.g. housing information, instructor bios, ...) or to register.

Approved by Cal Poly Extended Education for purchase of 1, 3 or 6 CEUs.