Cal Poly Modeling Workshop Series
Cal Poly's Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME) and the NOYCE Western Regional NOYCE Network are pleased to offer 1-week or 2-week professional development courses this summer.
These workshops are structured inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and biology teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content & 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)
Biology 1A, Chemistry 1A, Chemistry 2A, and Physics 1A
Week B (June 29-July 3)
Biology 1B, Chemistry 1B, Chemistry 2B, and Physics 1B
Cost
Modeling materials, parking, and lunch provided daily
Location
Cal Poly; San Luis Obispo, CA
Optional Housing
There will be some type of housing available, either dorms on campus or local hotel. The price will be $200-$250 per night. There will be the possiblity of sharing a room.
Continuing Education Units
CEUs available through Cal Poly for an additional fee.
Registration
General Registration won't open until January 2026. Please check back.
Special Groups
Selected Noyce Scholars/Alumni receive
- Paid Registration (Use Noyce Scholars Registration link above)
- Shared room is free
Cal Poly affiliated teachers (San Luis Obispo County and surrounding local areas) receive
- Paid Registration (When checking out, use discount code: slolocal25)
Incoming Cal Poly Credential Candidates
- Paid Registration (When checking out, use discount code: slolocal25)
Existing Cal Poly Credential Candidates
- Paid Registration (When checking out, use discount code: slolocal25)
For more information:
Contact: cesame@calpoly.edu
More Information about the Summer 2025 Workshops
Chemistry I
Chemistry II
The Modeling Chemistry II workshop picks up where Chemistry I left off. It is also a structured inquiry approach to high school chemistry teaching that incorporates computer technology and insights from the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standard & current education research.
Instructor: Brenda Royce