412-841 MakerSpace & STEAM Curriculum Professional Learning Cohort

Schedule:

Select any of the following dates. Each day offers different content. You need to select at least one session to register.

• October 17, 2025: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• November 17, 2025: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• December 15, 2025: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• January 16, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• February 27, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• March 13, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• April 6, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• May 15, 2026: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Offsite (locations TBD)

Price:

• Single Workshop - $150 
• Whole Series - $900 

Group discounts of 4 or more from a district are available. Reach out to Frank Devereaux to receive 10% off the entire registration.

Content Questions: Frank Devereaux (frank.devereaux@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About this event: CESA 2’s MakerSpace & STEAM Curriculum Professional Learning Cohort is a unique opportunity for educators to enhance their skills in design and STEAM activities while networking with local districts. This series aims to provide a platform for educators to exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and collaborate on innovative projects in a supportive and inspiring environment.

The primary objectives of the MakerSpace Professional Learning Series are as follows: 

• To foster a community of educators dedicated to implementing maker-centered learning experiences in their schools. 
• To develop and enhance participants' skills in design thinking, STEAM activities, and makerspace implementation. 
• To facilitate networking among like-minded educators for ongoing support and collaboration within a single district and connect their team to nearby districts. 
• Gain access to resources and expertise to enhance their makerspace programs 

The series will consist of monthly meetings over the course of a year. Each meeting will focus on a specific aspect of makerspace education and will include discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative design projects. The topics covered will range from makerspace tools and resources to advanced design challenges and STEAM integration. The cohorts will collaborate on joint projects, share best practices, and explore potential partnerships with local districts. Participants will have the chance to showcase their projects and share their experiences with the wider educational community.

We are excited to bring this unique professional learning opportunity to educators and look forward to the positive impact it will have on the educational community.

9 - Monthly 5 hour meetings (Exact Dates and Times to be determined) 

(Note: These are Approximate Dates as many of these will be off-site visiting makerspaces and design studios, and will depend on availability) 

• Sept - Designing your Maker & STEM programs to be more Inclusive and Human-Centered 
• Oct - Engineering Design Projects 
• Nov - Physical Computing & Robotics & Drones 
• Dec - 3D Design & Printing Ideas 
• Jan - Laser Engraving 
• Feb - Cricut and Mixed Media Projects 
• Mar - Art, Math, Cultural, and Career Connections 
• April - Maker & STEAM Frameworks, Evaluations, and Visits! 
• May - Business, Innovation Center, & Museum Partnerships

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Our Presenter: Frank Devereaux

Frank Devereaux is an Innovative Deeper Learning Designer from the Madison area and works as a consultant for CESA 2 in the Strategic Innovation for Learning Center of Excellence. His experience centers on the integration of technology in creative and innovative ways to support student learning in the classroom. Over the past few years, he has been diving into the realm of AI integration, inclusivity and equity in STEAM curriculum, and Design Thinking Projects for the Makerspace that are culturally relevant.

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