Museum-Sponsored Workshops & Courses
Wired to Learn: Demystifying Classroom Motivation so all Students Succeed
This workshop will explore well-researched, peer-reviewed motivational theories as powerful lenses for understanding student behavior. You will walk away inspired and empowered with field-tested, evidence-based strategies to cultivate true student agency, along with a reflective framework to adapt interventions for lasting success in your classroom starting tomorrow.
February 6, 2027
The Connected Brain: How Relationships Shape Student Learning and Behavior
Students learn best when they feel connected, valued, and supported; yet growing rates of student loneliness and social isolation present steep challenges in today's classrooms. Join us for this interactive one-day workshop to gain evidence-based strategies for building inclusive classrooms, strengthening students' social skills, and turning relational science into practical daily interventions where every learner can thrive.
April 10, 2027
The Living River: Field Science & Climate Literacy on Colorado Waters
Field Course for PreK-12 educators, and adult friends and family members age 12 and older
Embark on a transformative three-day, two-night river adventure designed to rejuvenate your spirit while grounding your teaching in Colorado’s living landscapes!
June 15-17
High-Altitude Inquiry: Climate Literacy at the Mountain Research Station
Field Course for PreK-12 educators, and adult friends and family members age 12 and older
Recharge your spirit and elevate your teaching with a three-day, two-night retreat at CU Boulder’s historic Mountain Research Station, designed specifically for PreK–12 educators and their adult guests!
July 9-11