The Baxter Center Symposium
The Symposium is the BCSE’s signature annual day of learning where we welcome science educators and leaders for a day filled with presentations and activities led by talented speakers to bring back to the classroom. In doing so, we hope that educators will feel empowered to utilize the new tools they learned to enrich student experiences.
Attendees have the chance to:
- Hear from our keynote speaker.
- Explore hands-on lab activities, share best practices for classroom pedagogy, and more!
- Meet other science teachers from greater Chicagoland.
- Receive science goody bags for attending and a chance to receive lab equipment giveaways!
- Earn ISBE professional development hours for attendance.
FAQ
- When is the next Baxter Center Symposium? Our team is working on scheduling the next Baxter Center Symposium! Be sure to stay up to date on Symposium offerings by subscribing to the BCSE newsletter.
- Does it cost anything to attend? Due to the generous support of the Baxter Foundation, we're able to cover registration fees for teachers so that you can attend the symposium for FREE!
- Do I get ISBE PD Credits? Yes! Illinois teachers will receive ISBE PD hours for attendance.
- Can I present at the Symposium? The Symposium is a great opportunity to develop, lead, or co-lead, a breakout session. Be on the lookout for a Call for Presenter for the next Symposium. Excited about other ways to support your fellow community members? Check out our Leadership Opportunities here!
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