The #CASTEAM Symposium is in a few weeks and we have exciting news to share! Thanks to a very generous STEAM benefactor, the CA STEAM Symposium is able to provide scholarships to participate in the 2021 virtual California STEAM Symposium! This will be a great Professional Development opportunity not only on some really great STEAM content but there will also be opportunities to learn more about the new Expanded Learning opportunities!

The STEAM Symposium is a 3-day virtual event, Thursday, October 21 – Saturday, October 23, 2021.

• Thursday, 10/21: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Friday, 10/22: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Saturday, 10/23: 9:30am-2:00pm

*Please see a detailed schedule below.

There is limited space – act now!

The only request is that the scholarship recipients attend and actively engage throughout the event. We also highly recommend participating as a team, joining the event with at least 1-2 colleagues to leverage your learning. To take advantage of this amazing opportunity, follow the steps below:

1. Register at steamcalifornia.org by October 14, 2021.
2. Use the discount code CANSCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Details

The scholarship will cover the registration fee (currently $285 per person) to participate in the 2021 California STEAM Symposium.

Thank you for your leadership in education. The California STEAM Symposium looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you!

Detailed #CASTEAM Symposium Schedule: Oct. 21 – 23, 2021

Below is the 2021 California STEAM Symposium Schedule.
*All times in Pacific Time and subject to changes.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

3:00 pm: Newcomers’ Orientation
3:10 pm: Quick Talks, Makerspace, & Wellness Activities
3:30 pm: Amazing Keynote (Speaker to be announced soon)
4:30 pm: Breakout Period 1 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
5:30 pm: Breakout Period 2 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
6:10 pm: Networking & Games

Friday, October 22, 2021

3:00 pm: Newcomers’ Orientation
3:10 pm: Quick Talks, Makerspace, & Wellness Activities
3:30 pm: Energizing Keynote (Speaker to be announced soon)
4:30 pm: Breakout Period 3 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
5:30 pm: Breakout Period 4 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
6:10 pm: Networking & Games

Saturday, October 23, 2021

9:00 am:   Newcomers’ Orientation
9:10 am:   Quick Talks, Makerspace, & Wellness Activities
10:00 am: Inspirational Keynote with Kate Stanforth
11:00 am: Breakout Period 5 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
12:00 pm: Breakout Period 6 – Choose 1 of ~20 peer-led sessions
1:15 pm:   Closing Keynote (Speaker to be announced soon)

What can #CASTEAM21 Participants Expect?

As a #CASTEAM21 participant, you can expect to:

• Have The Uplifting & Positive Experience That You Deserve! Self-care is at the heart of this event. Join us and experience amazing keynotes, hands-on professional learning workshops, and wellness activities. Our goal: Develop and Sustain a Diverse STEAM Teaching Workforce
• Engage With Our Amazing Network! Connect with fellow educators and community partners, interact with live speakers, and collaborate with the STEAM community via interactive engagements. Our goal: Embolden STEAM Communities
• Focus On Best Practices For Every Learning Environment & Every Student! Participate in excellent peer-led professional learning highlighting ideas, strategies, and innovations that work for ALL students. Our goals: Increase STEAM Equity & Share The Joy of Learning

2021 Event Theme Strands & Pathways

Strands: major themes of our content and serve as a compass, pointing in a given direction.

• Increase STEAM Equity: Access, Opportunities, & Outcomes
• Embolden STEAM Communities: Educators, Families, & Collaborative Partners
• Bolster The Art and Science of Teaching: Developing and Sustaining a Diverse STEAM Teaching Workforce
• Share The Joy of Learning: STEAM Content Integration & Student Engagement

Pathways: waypoints for participants to choose their own learning journey.

• Bridging Distance, Hybrid, & In-Person Learning
• Learning Loss Mitigation & Recovery
• Arts Integration, Creativity, & Design Thinking
• College & Career Pathways
• Computer Science & Data Science
• Early Learning Practices, Pre-K-Grade 3
• Environmental Literacy & Human Impact
• Expanded Opportunities for Learning
• Family Engagement to Support Student Learning
• Libraries, Makerspaces, & STEAM Labs
• Media & Information Literacy
• Multilingual Learner Supports
• Social-Emotional & Academic Learning
• Social Justice & Social Impact
• Supporting Learners with Special Needs
• The Science of Health, Physical Education, & Athletics