JoinNSTA District Professional Learning Packages
Transform Science Education at Scale with NSTA
We support districts in empowering educators and advancing student learning through custom strategies—including professional learning centered on sensemaking, leadership development, and the implementation of high-quality instructional materials—whether you're launching a new curriculum, supporting teachers, or scaling instruction across schools.
Professional Learning Designed for District Impact
NSTA Professional Learning Packages offer tailored support for teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators at every stage of their journey. Each experience is aligned to your district’s grade levels, focus areas, and instructional priorities. Through a combination of in-person and virtual workshops, coaching, and ongoing support, we provide practical, classroom-tested solutions that strengthen instruction and improve student learning.
Sensemaking & HQIM Curriculum Implementation
Support educators in bringing high-quality instructional materials to life through three-dimensional, phenomenon-driven instruction. NSTA’s professional learning helps teachers and leaders strengthen instructional practice, implement HQIM with confidence, and create engaging science learning experiences grounded in sensemaking. Through workshops, coaching, and ongoing support, we help districts translate instructional vision into meaningful classroom impact.
New Professional Learning Offerings for 2026–2027
Explore new workshops and professional learning experiences designed to support sensemaking, HQIM implementation, instructional leadership, and student-centered science learning.
OpenSciEd Professional Learning
NSTA supports districts at every stage of their OpenSciEd journey—whether you're exploring curriculum options, preparing to adopt, actively implementing, or refining your practice as seasoned users.
As a certified OpenSciEd Professional Learning provider, NSTA leverages decades of experience to help districts successfully implement high-quality instructional materials.
Ongoing Support
Sustain progress and build long-term capacity with flexible support services tailored to your district’s evolving needs. These options can be bundled with professional learning packages or used individually to extend impact over time.
Mentoring & Coaching
Personalized support for educators as they implement new instructional practices, with regular observation and feedback cycles to accelerate growth.
PL On-Demand Subscription
Unlimited access to self-paced learning courses — designed for flexible, bite-sized learning that fits educators’ schedules and earns PD clock hours.
Curriculum Review
Expert analysis ensuring alignment with NGSS or state standards, instructional goals, and classroom practicality.
District Partner Program
Ongoing consultation, planning tools, usage dashboards, and access to NSTA member resources and discounts.
"NSTA has been an incredible partner. They helped us roll out OpenSciEd districtwide with training that actually stuck. Our teachers are more confident, and our classrooms are more alive with science than ever before."
Dr. Maria Chen
Science Coordinator, Denver Public Schools
Why Districts Choose NSTA
For over 80 years, NSTA has been the trusted leader in science education—combining national expertise with local insight to deliver professional learning that drives real results at scale.
35K+
Educators Served
NSTA supports a nationwide network of over 35,000 science educators and district leaders.
94%
Satisfaction Rate
District partners report high satisfaction with the relevance and quality of NSTA professional learning.
85%
Implementation
Teachers report successfully applying new practices after participating in NSTA programs.
78%
Student Engagement
Partner districts report increased student engagement following NSTA-supported implementation.
What You Can Expect with NSTA
Access to a national network of science education expertise
Professional learning aligned with NGSS and state standards
Classroom-ready strategies, tools, and teaching routines
Flexible delivery (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)
Ongoing coaching and support to ensure long-term growth
Alignment with the Science Professional Learning Standards
Design Your Professional Learning Roadmap
Extend the Impact of Your Partnership
In addition to professional learning, NSTA offers conferences, publications, awards and competitions, and membership benefits that complement your district's comprehensive science education strategy.