Early Childhood STEM Professional Development Workshop

ABOUT: Austin Childcare Providers Network and Chicago STEM Pathways Cooperative are pleased to invite you to a series of professional development workshops on integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into your early childhood classroom. These high-quality workshops will be facilitated by experts from the University of Chicago STEM Education office and are geared towards teachers in childcare centers.  DATES: * Workshop 1: Thursday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided) * Workshop 2: Saturday, October 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (part of the Early Childhood Symposium) * Workshop 3: Thursday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  ECE CREDITS: We are pleased to announce that participation in the project aligns with the Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential program. Participants who complete ALL THREE workshops and associated work can earn ECE credits by participating in the PD sessions.  QUESTIONS: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jameela Jafri, CHICAGO STEM Pathways Cooperative, at jjafri@projectexploration.org.