Events
Science education is constantly evolving, and staying current with new trends, strategies, and technologies is essential for effective instruction. Our goals are to help educators expand their expertise, strengthen classroom practices, and stay informed on the latest developments in science education.
Our FOSS team is dedicated to supporting educators every step of the way. Through workshops, conferences, webinars, and professional development sessions, we provide the tools, resources, and guidance needed to bring high-quality science learning to every classroom.
Join us at upcoming events to connect with experts, explore innovative teaching practices, and discover how FOSS can support your science program.
Explore, Engage, and Learn at Our Upcoming Events
November 6th – 8th, 2026
California Science Education Conference 2026
Sacramento, CA
Safe Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
November 5th – 7th, 2026
NSTA 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Convention Center
100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Don’t Miss Our Workshops:
- Making Sense of Science: Questions and Scaffolds that Move Student Thinking
- Presenter: Jaime Leonard from FOSS School Specialty
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Place: Indiana Convention Center – Room: 145
- Bringing the Science of Reading to Life Through FOSS
- Presenter: Jaime Leonard from FOSS School Specialty
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Time: 10:40:00 AM – 11:40:00 AM
- Place: Indiana Convention Center – Room: 238
November 12th-13th, 2026
North Carolina Science Teachers Conference – 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
Benton Convention Center
425 North Cherry Street
November 12th-14th, 2026
Virginia Association of Science Teachers Conference – VAST 2026
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Hotel Madison
710 S Main St
December 4, 2026
Arizona Science Teachers Conference – ASTA 2026
Mesa, Arizona
DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 W Holmes Ave
Boost science learning with FOSS Science Notebooks in this self-paced, online course.
Learn practical strategies to set up and manage notebooks, support inquiry and sensemaking, strengthen literacy connections, and use notebooks for formative assessment. Designed for busy educators, this course provides flexible, hands-on guidance to make student thinking visible and improve science outcomes.
This FOSS Online Professional Learning Course, Making Thinking Visible with Science Notebooks, is available by School Specialty on the Teachable website.
Learning Resources: Webinars, Tutorials & Videos
Professional Learning Webinars, FOSSweb on ThinkLink Tutorials, and FOSS Resource Videos.
Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading
For PreK through elementary teachers, school leaders, and district leaders
Learn how using rich, inquiry-based learning will not only build science knowledge but also show the skills needed to increase language comprehension. We build on principles from the language comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope as we introduce, explore, and make sense of science concepts in today’s classroom.
Sensemaking and Elementary Science: That Just Makes Sense!
For PreK-5 teachers, curriculum specialists and coordinators, school leaders, and district leaders
A critical component of any science lesson is the opportunity for students to make sense of their experiences and connect back to the critical knowledge and standards of learning. How do we make the TIME for this to happen? We purposefully plan and implement it as part of the lesson cycle. Join us as we learn more about this meaningful and engaging process called sensemaking.