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Oct 7, 2026
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How can we deepen student engagement and application of science, math, and social science through authentic STEAM challenges?
How do we build teacher capacity to align the 5E instructional model with engineering design for rigorous, connected instruction?
How can we strengthen students’ creativity, teamwork, and ability to test and refine solutions to real-world problems?
“Your presenters were knowledgeable and offered practical tips in how to address the standards in teaching practice. The additional support of the online tools 'including assessments and lessons' offered teachers the opportunity to work with these standards easily in their classes.”
Rebecca Moody
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Pitman Public Schools
As a result of this work
As a result of this work, educators will design authentic STEAM challenges that engage students in applying science, math, and social science concepts while strengthening creativity, teamwork, and iterative problem-solving. Teachers will leave with strategies for aligning the 5E instructional model with engineering design processes and model lessons addressing real-world issues such as oil spills, earthquake-resistant buildings, and water access.
Workshop Description
This workshop introduces educators to strategies for engaging students in authentic, real-world problem-solving through STEAM-based design challenges. Teachers explore how to align the 5E instructional model with engineering design processes, connecting lessons to students’ lives while reinforcing science, math, and social science concepts. Participants are guided through model lessons on topics such as oil spills, earthquake-resistant buildings, water access, and overcrowded schools. The session emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and iterative problem-solving as key elements of student learning.
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Educators will confidently design authentic STEAM challenges that integrate the 5E instructional model with iterative engineering design to develop students’ scientific reasoning and problem-solving. They will foster collaboration, creativity, and persistence by supporting multiple solutions and helping students use setbacks to refine their designs. This work supports district priorities by strengthening inquiry-based instruction, student engagement, and the application of learning to real-world problems.
Our approach goes beyond one-size-fits-all professional development. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards of quality and delivery in every client interaction, ensuring that each experience is meaningful, relevant, and impactful. We don’t just deliver workshops—we build long-term partnerships with schools and districts, working alongside educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes over time.
We actively listen to educators’ unique contexts and experiences, using that insight to collaboratively design tailored solutions rather than pre-packaged sessions. Our team asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and continuously learns so we can help redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning.
Above all, we communicate authentically, foster positive and productive relationships, and bring a deep passion and commitment to education. The result is professional learning that feels purposeful, personalized, and truly transformative.
Our workshops are designed for educators and school leaders, including teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district teams. Each session is tailored to the specific audience to ensure content is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.
Our workshops are interactive, engaging, and grounded in real classroom practice. Each experience is intentionally designed using the principles of andragogy, sound instructional design, and the core constructs of effective professional development to ensure relevance, coherence, and impact. Participants engage in discussion, reflection, planning, and application activities — not just passive listening. Educators leave with concrete strategies and next steps they can implement right away.
We offer flexible formats, including half-day, full-day, and multi-session series. We can also design ongoing professional learning experiences to support sustained implementation over time.
We offer flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and districts, including in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, and asynchronous learning through our applied learning platform. Regardless of format, all experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging, and collaborative, with structures that promote meaningful participation and application of learning.
We believe professional learning is most effective when it’s sustained. In addition to workshops, we offer instructional coaching, implementation planning, and follow-up sessions to help teams translate learning into practice and drive meaningful results.
Inspired Instruction’s workshops are facilitated by a nationwide team of expert Instructional Strategists.  Our facilitators bring diverse experience as classroom educators, instructional coaches, principals, directors, and superintendents, spanning all content areas. We thoughtfully match your specific needs with a facilitator whose expertise aligns to ensure the learning experience is relevant, practical, and impactful for your staff.
We offer a range of pricing options designed to meet the needs of different schools and districts. Our Client Directors work closely with you to understand your goals, scope, and budget, and will partner with you to design a high-quality professional learning experience that fits within your financial framework.
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