Teacher Professional Development
Bring science to life in your classroom!
Find out more about the science of learning, strengthen your expertise and learn to integrate hands-on science activities into your classroom more effectively.
Access is important to us! Email us at teacherprograms@dmns.org to learn more about our Rural Teacher Scholarship, our BIPOC Educator Scholarship or mileage reimbursement.
Museum-Sponsored Workshops & Courses
Operation Motivation! Empowered to Learn!
Blended Course
The world of school learning has been undergoing a lot of re-examination recently, especially with changes brought on by COVID, a stronger focus on equity and the increasing promise and peril of technology access and use.
Teachers and students alike struggle to cultivate ownership and overcome disengagement.
In this course we will learn about four well-researched and supported theories of classroom motivation, and springboard into some evidence-based practices and new inspiration for use tomorrow in your classroom!
January-February 2025
Partnerships for Professional Learning
Museum 101
Specially designed for Preservice Teachers, these in-depth two-part sessions provide our future teachers of science and social studies the opportunity to:
- Participate in an inquiry-based activity that involves evidence gathering in one of the museum exhibition halls
- Explore the Museum's unique resources and programs for students and teachers that can support both curriculum and teacher professional development.
Contact us at teacherprograms@dmns.org to schedule.
Professional Learning Partnerships
Are you looking for a partner to provide professional learning workshops or courses for your district, school, pre-service program or organization? You're in luck! This is where we currently do most of our work. Each program is collaboratively designed after consultation with you, to understand your learning priorities and needs! Learn more for descriptions of our most popular programs.
Events & Conferences
Rocky Mountain Mind, Brain & Education Conference
Join us for the 4th Annual Rocky Mountain Mind, Brain & Education Conference hosted by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in partnership with researchED. This conference brings together K-12 educators and university researchers with a common interest in applying research-based methods from psychology and neuroscience to their practice.
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EdNight 2025
Educators, you're invited! Come enjoy a FREE night out at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science that celebrates those who work in education. Enjoy the Museum and learn how we can serve you and your students over free food and a cash bar. Plus-ones welcome!
21+ Adults only.
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Cost: FREE, thank you for all you do!