SJCOE STEM

10/14/2026

Join us at the SJCOE FabLab on October 20th from 5-7PM. We'll be learning about computer science education and working with Sphero hardware. Food will be provided. Also, participating teachers will earn a $125 stipend. You can register at https://bit.ly/MSCSspherohack .

10/10/2026

A little curiosity, a little imagination, and a whole lot of “You got this!”

Manteca Unified students joined us for two separate one-day Let’s Play Outside camps packed with adventure, laughter, and hands-on discovery!

Students cast their fishing lines, explored the riverbank, got creative with fish-inspired art, tested their engineering skills, and cheered each other on through friendly competitions. Every challenge brought opportunities to experiment, work together, and celebrate those “I did it!” moments!

Thank you, Manteca Unified School District Expanded Learning Programs, for making these outdoor learning experiences possible!

10/08/2026

✨ Sensemaking: From Curiosity to Connections ✨

How do we move beyond content silos and create learning experiences that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections? Join us for Sensemaking: From Curiosity to Connections and explore strategies that help students make sense of the world through integrated STEM learning. Participants will reflect on their STEM identity, strengthen connections across math, science, and computer science practices, and discover approaches to student-centered instruction. 🍎🔬💻

📅 December 9, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Wentworth Education Center, Kingston Room, Stockton
👥 K–8 Educators
💲 $50

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/SensemakingFromCuriositytoConnections

Join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

10/07/2026

🚨 ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

Give your students the opportunity to meet a STEM professional, ask questions, and imagine what their future could look like!

🍽️ Dinner with a STEM Professional
📅 Thursday, October 22
📍 SJCOE Wentworth Education Center
⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Designed for 6th–12th grade students, each school team includes 1 educator/adult chaperone + 3 students.

💡 Educators must register on behalf of their students.

For $200, your team receives an evening of meaningful conversations, career exploration, dinner, and dessert.

Only 4 spots remain — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/2026DWASP

10/06/2026

💬 Go Beyond the Numbers!

What does it take to help students think, reason, and communicate like mathematicians?

Join us for Beyond the Numbers: Teaching the Math Practices, an interactive professional learning experience designed to bring the Standards for Mathematical Practice to life. Explore practical strategies that foster curiosity, productive struggle, mathematical discourse, and student agency in mathematics.

Participants will leave with classroom-ready instructional moves to help every student make sense of mathematics and see themselves as capable mathematicians.

📅 January 6, 2027
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
📍 SJCOE Wentworth Education Center
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/beyondthenumbers27

Let's create learning environments where students do more than solve problems. They reason, persevere, make connections, and think like mathematicians.

10/06/2026

09/17/2026

Math Fall Festival is next Tuesday! 🍂➗

Join SJCOE Math for an evening of fun, hands-on mathematics, and connection with fellow educators and community partners.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕟 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 SJCOE Wenthworth Education Center — Chartville 1 & 2

Come explore engaging math activities, gather new ideas, and celebrate the joy of doing math together!

We hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

🌱 Ready to spark new ideas and empower your students through environmental literacy? 🍃

Join us for the CREEC Central Fall Virtual Conference! Whether you are a classroom teacher, non-formal educator, or community leader, this dynamic 1-day event is designed to give you practical, engaging tools to bring environmental education into your learning space.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
💻 Location: Virtual / Online

What to expect:
Inspiring interactive workshops
Networking with fellow educators and environmental leaders Actionable strategies for your classroom, organization, or community

🎟️ Registration is OPEN! Don’t miss out on connecting with a passionate community dedicated to sustainable learning.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4xbmwZG

09/16/2026

Yesterday evening at the Cal-MSCS RECF Teacher Hackathon, educators coded, designed, and collaborated using competition robots, as we all considered computer science and how we can help students learn in a fun and engaging way.

We'll be meeting again, with partner Sphero, for the Sphero Robotics Hackathon Cal-MSCS Local CoP on Tuesday, October 20, from 5-7 PM at the SJCOE FabLab. Food will be provided! Participating teachers earn a $125 stipend! Please register at https://bit.ly/MSCSspherohack

09/07/2026

Join us for the FREE CREEC Central Fall Conference on September 26, 2026.

Connect with educators, community partners, and environmental leaders for a virtual morning of practical ideas, engaging workshops, and inspiration for bringing environmental education and sustainability into classrooms and communities.

September 26, 2026
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Virtual + FREE
Come learn, connect, and leave with ideas you can actually use.

Register now: https://bit.ly/CREECfall