LOCALIZING SCIENCE
WORKING GROUP
Returning in August 2026
Localizing Science Working Group
The working group is on hold this year while we move drafts created by previous teams into their final form. We are looking forward to bringing the Localizing Science Working Group together again in August of 2026 to develop and refine guides for K-12 OpenSciEd and K-8 Amplify Science units during the 2026-27 School Year.
We are seeking experienced educators committed to collaborating in a year-long working group focused on enhancing science education. We are hoping to form teams at elementary, middle school, and high school levels, that include classroom teachers, TOSAs, and district science leads.
An ongoing professional learning community that includes:
- A summer institute on IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island Campus with free housing, nourishing meals, travel reimbursement, and optional relaxation activities
- Professional learning on equity in science education, localizing within the context of curriculum learning progressions and equitably centering community, justice and student’s lived experiences.
- Sharing and learning in community during school year progress check-in and support meetings.
- 15 Clock Hours (11 STEM & 4 Equity) for summer participation (with potential for more during the school year).
- $600 Stipend for developing and testing a science unit localizing guide including completion of appendix drafts, implementation check-ins & surveys.
August
Applications for the next Localizing Science Working Group will available in January 2026. In the meantime we hope you will join one of our Localizing Workshops!
If you haven’t already, subscribe to our mailing list to stay in the know about next year’s Localizing Working Group and other professional learning opportunities.
“It’s the PLC I’ve always wanted to work with but never had access to at my school. We have a group of folks all working towards the same vision, [there are] so many people to bounce ideas off of. This group has helped me hone my teaching craft and create more engaging lessons for kids, hopefully helping them appreciate science more.”
– Rachel Hall, 2022-23 Working Group Member
CONNECT WITH US
