{"id":9931,"date":"2025-05-23T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/wncelementarystemcop\/?p=9931"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:45:04","slug":"last-call-register-now-for-june-13-pd-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/wncelementarystemcop\/blog\/2025\/05\/23\/last-call-register-now-for-june-13-pd-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Call! Register Now for June 13 PD Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Call!\u00a0 Register now for the WNC Elementary STEM\/Science Community of Practice Professional Development Day<\/em><\/strong> on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 9am-3pm in Cullowhee, NC.\u00a0 Registration closes on May 29.<\/em><\/p>\n

This event is open to all teachers, coaches, school leaders, professional development providers, and community partners interested in elementary science and STEM education in Western North Carolina.\u00a0 It is a continuation of the Community of Practice initiative that began in January 2024 and will focus on connecting, collaborating, and sharing innovative teaching practices.\u00a0 This year\u2019s theme is collaboration and the event is designed so participants will leave with an action plan to guide efforts as they begin the 2025-2026 academic year.\u00a0 The day is sponsored by the Western Carolina University Jay M. Robinson Distinguished Professorship within the School of Teaching and Learning and College of Education and Allied Professions.\u00a0 There is no charge. In addition to EdCamp style breakout sessions, there will be breakouts focused on:<\/p>\n