GYSTC has developed sessions over the years to address the needs of schools in our region that include the following topics: Vocabulary, formative Assessment, Writing in Science, Literacy, Inquire-Based Instruction, Project Based Learning, or STEM. These sessions can be delivered in a format that best meets the needs of your school such as planning periods, after school, or on professional learning days.
With few exceptions, all of the materials, resources, and services listed are available at no cost to schools and teachers from membership systems. For additional information, please contact West GYSTC at cfonteno@westga.edu or (770) 328-8530.
Available Professional Learning Opportunities
Hand’s On Learning Made Easy with GYSTC Resources
Date: August 12, 2025 | Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
West GYSTC Equipment Training
Date: August 12, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
AI: Transforming Science Classrooms
Date: September 10, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Project Wet
Date: October 1, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Project Learning Tree
Date: November 11, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Building Bridges: Exploring Science Through Novel Engineering
Date: January 23, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Incorporating Microbit & Programming into the Classroom
Date: February 10, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Growing Up Wild (K-2)
Date: March 11, 2026 | Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Project Wild
Date: March 26, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Using EE to teach GSE: Getting Students Outside
Date: April 24, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education
Solarize A Classroom
Date: June 2, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: UWG College of Education