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AFDC 2019 has ended
**NOTE** Our preliminary Conference Schedule is up, but we will continue to edit it as we hear from Participants (even during the conference). Check back often for the most recent changes.

REGISTRATION COST FOR THIS YEAR IS $850 (minus CSA Discount).

Designed for new and veteran SmartLab™ Facilitators, the Advanced Facilitator Development Conference prepares STEM K-12 educators to support and facilitate student learning and skills development for career and college readiness. AFDC participants gain experience and knowledge of instructional strategies and the principles of project-based learning, develop expertise with a variety of advanced technologies, participate in authentic STEM practices, and learn to integrate cross-cutting concepts and content. Don’t take our word for it, hear about the experience from our Facilitators and Trainers in this video!

Workshop Outcomes:
Increased expertise with project-based, student-driven learning. Development of performance-based assessment rubrics and methodologies.Ability to integrate STEM disciplines and practices along cross-cutting concepts. Demonstrated advancement in proficiency with STEM technologies.

Questions?
Do not hesitate to call us at 800-458-2880 option 2 or email support@clsonline.com 
avatar for Ivette de Molina

Ivette de Molina

Escuela Americana
STEAM Lab facilitator
El Salvador
Websiteamschool.edu.sv
This is my second year in the STEAM Lab, I love to hear about experiences from others on how to handle and care the Steam Lab. I'm sure I will learn new tools and activities to work in my steam lab. Thanks!
Monday, June 24
 

8:00am

Introductions / Welcome Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:30am

Icebreaker Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Haley Huberty • Penelope Moody

9:00am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:45am

Keynote Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Introduction to SmartPads Classroom 2Victor Fitzjarrald • Phillip Mayhoffer

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

Coding with Colby, Botley, and Let's Go Code! Classroom 3Deanie Bartlett • Linda Hruby

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Programming with Sphero Classroom 2Jesse Gray • Tammy Partlow

6:00pm

Social Event: Bowling TBD
 
Tuesday, June 25
 

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 2! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:30am

Morning Break Gathering Space

9:40am

Updates from CLS Gathering SpaceMatt Dickstein

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

iPad Master Class Classroom 2Victor Fitzjarrald • Tammy Partlow • Phillip Mayhoffer

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

Animationish Master Class SmartLab 2BJ White • Linda Hruby

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Tech 101: LanSchool, Deep Freeze, Impero, Servers, etc. SmartLab 2Ashley Roeder • Phillip Mayhoffer
 
Wednesday, June 26
 

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 3! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering Space

9:30am

Unconference Prep Gathering Space

10:00am

AFDC Photo Gathering Space

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Unconference Block A Gathering Space, Studio, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, SmartLab 1, SmartLab 2

12:30pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:30pm

Unconference Block B Gathering Space, Studio, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, SmartLab 1, SmartLab 2

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Unconference Block C Gathering Space, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, SmartLab 1, SmartLab 2
 
Thursday, June 27
 

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 4! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:30am

Morning Break Gathering Space

9:40am

Introduction to the CLS Innovation Academy Curriculum, Video Production Curriculum, Facilitator Community, and Professional Development Pathway Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Haley Huberty • Phillip Mayhoffer • Penelope Moody

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Science and Data with Vernier SmartLab 1Bill Steinbach • Phillip Mayhoffer

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

Snap Circuits Articulation Classroom 2BJ White • Tammy Partlow

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Thank You for Attending! (Awards, Announcements, etc.) Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker