The Next Steps Institute is designed to provide leaders in K–12 education a rich 3-day STEM learning experience. This fall the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) and South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science (SCCMS) are excited to host this conference.
The Institute Experience
Participants will choose a learning pathway addressing a critical STEM education issue along with salon sessions interspersed throughout their pathway to deepen knowledge in related content areas. This year’s pathways cover a range of hot topics in STEM education, including addressing new standards, diversifying the STEM workforce and citizen science and will be hosted by organizations such as BSCS Science Learning, the TGR Foundation and Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Visit the Institute's website for full details on the pathways and salon session options. Register by August 17th to take advantage of the lowest pricing.
About the Smithsonian Science Education Center
The mission of the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC), formerly the National Science Resources Center, is to transform and improve the learning and teaching of science for K–12 students. The SSEC is nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of its programs and its impact on K–12 science education.
About South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science
South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science (SCCMS) is an alliance of partnering organizations and initiatives working together everywhere that STEM matters to address STEM education challenges in South Carolina through partnerships, advocacy, and public engagement.
