Join us this summer for dynamic professional development opportunities designed for educators across BC.
All our workshops are hands-on and will allow you to explore different activities and challenges related to BC’s Science and ADST curriculum. You will leave with new ideas and lesson plans you can bring into your classroom!
Workshop Dates: JULY – AUGUST 2026
See below for specific dates
Available Times:
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Sign-in starts at 8:30
Cost: FREE! *Please reach out if you require a travel bursary.- UBC Vancouver Campus
Specific room & location TBA
Summer Pro-D Sessions
| Sessions | About | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| STEAM Pro-D with the Greater Victoria Teachers Association From Grades 4 – 10 (See below themes for more details!) |
Interested in our Summer Pro-D but Vancouver is just too far? Or know some educators on Vancouver Island? Well this July 8-9, we will be presenting both of our Summer Pro-D Series at the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association!Same hands on learning, New location! Click this link to get more details and come join us in Victoria! | July 8 – 9 FREE dynamic professional development for BC teachers! |
| The STEAM Escape: An Educational Escape Room Experience Grades: 5-10 |
Step into the role of a student and participate in an immersive STEAM themed Escape Room! Collaborate with colleagues to solve riddles, discover hidden clues, and tackle challenges in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Participants will leave with playful but practical strategies for creating narrative-driven activities that emphasize communication and collaboration. | Monday July 27th, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM *lunch includedThursday September 3rd, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM *lunch included |
| From Ideas to Prototypes: Exploring Design in STEAM Education Grades: 6+ |
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore prototyping as a fundamental stage in the engineering design process and how it can be meaningfully integrated into classroom practice for grades 6–12. Through a scaffolded experience, educators will engage with additive manufacturing concepts while working through real-world engineering cases that guide their design decisions. The session emphasizes iterative thinking, creativity, and practical strategies to bring rapid prototyping into STEAM learning environments. |
July 29th 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM *lunch included |
| Bridging Subjects Through Design: Engaging ADST Challenges for Every Classroom Grades: 4-7 |
This professional development session explores how the ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies) curriculum can be integrated across STEAM subjects. Participants engage in interactive design challenges that guide them through the ADST design process while making authentic cross-curricular connections. Educators gain practical strategies, adaptable activities, and assessment ideas to support integrated planning and deepen student engagement, with a focus on inquiry, creativity, and real-world problem solving to design meaningful, connected learning experiences. | Tuesday August 25th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM *lunch included |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our summer series is FREE!
Are you an educator in the lower mainland? Refer your colleagues to our upcoming Summer Pro-D Sessions! If they register and include your name and email in their registration survey, you'll be entered for a chance to win 3 free classroom workshops for your students next workshop season (Jan-Apr 2026)!
1. Will lunch be provided?
Yes, lunch will be provided! Please inform us of your dietary restrictions on the registration form.
2. Where can I park?
You can park at the Health Sciences Parkade for $20 per day. If you require a travel bursary, please reach out to pro-d.geeringup@ubc.ca.
3. What should I expect?
Each Pro-D session will be a combination of hands-on, or technology-based workshops, discussions and guest speakers. You should be prepared to engage in the content, as we demonstrate activities that can be used in your classroom by doing them!
4. Why should I attend?
70% of tomorrow's jobs will require STEAM skills, but less than half of high school students graduate with the pre-requisite STEAM courses (Skills Competencies Canada). BC's new ADST curriculum heavily integrates computer science and applied science skills to help address that gap. Geering Up workshops aim to help educators satisfy BC’s new ADST curriculum by providing them the opportunity to investigate STEAM in fun, innovative, and hands-on projects which can then be brought into their own classroom. Our workshops allow teachers to build future skills, gain tools, and knowledge, allowing them to inspire their students to explore a future in STEAM!
5. Do I need to bring any materials, or prepare ahead of time?
For the tech session, participants will need a computer with internet connection. There will be no downloading of any software or programs. Most if not all other materials will be provided by the Geering Up Team. An email with more information about the content and any additional preparation will be sent before your scheduled session.
Have more questions?
You can reach us at pro-d.geeringup@ubc.ca.
