Built by Lumber, Shaped by STEELS

• When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: BLaST Intermediate Unit 17, 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.
• Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, school administrators, curriculum designers, preservice teachers, and nonformal educators.
• Credits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.
• Cost: Free.
• MWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.

Designing Place-Based, Inquiry-Driven Science Learning Presented by BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 in partnership with Lumber Heritage Region

join us to design student-centered science experiences grounded in local phenomena, community context, and Pennsylvania’s STEELS standards.

• – Turn local places into science phenomena
• – Design student-centered, inquiry-driven learning
• – Strengthen STEELS alignment through authentic instruction
• – Apply strategies across classroom and outdoor settings
• – Leave with practical ideas ready to use
• – Eligible for Act 48 Hours.

To become a Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador, registrants must complete the free 8-hour, self-paced MWEE 101 online course before or after the workshop.