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NSTA 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 

Strengthen educator understanding of science standards and equip them with instructional strategies that foster three-dimensional, phenomenon-driven learning in real classrooms. Our expert-led sessions translate complex standards into practical teaching approaches that engage students.

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Curriculum-Based PL & HQIM Implementation

We support districts in implementing high-quality instructional materials with research-based professional learning tailored to specific curricula. Our comprehensive approach includes onboarding, unit deep-dives, teacher training, and sustainability planning to ensure lasting impact.

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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.

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On-Going 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.

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Mentoring & Coaching
Personalized support for educators as they implement new instructional practices, with regular observation and feedback cycles to accelerate growth.

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Professional Learning Subscription
Unlimited access to self-paced learning courses — designed for flexible, bite-sized learning that fits educators’ schedules and earns PD clock hours.

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Curriculum Review
Expert analysis ensuring alignment with NGSS or state standards, instructional goals, and classroom practicality.

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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.

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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

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Access to a national network of science education expertise

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Professional learning aligned with NGSS and state standards

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Classroom-ready strategies, tools, and teaching routines

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Flexible delivery (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)

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Ongoing coaching and support to ensure long-term growth

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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.

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