This course supports teachers in grades K–12 as they participate in the Quantico STEM Academy, a 56-hour professional learning experience held from June 12, 2025, to August 29, 2025. Educators will explore effective methods for developing, evaluating, and implementing STEM curriculum in the classroom. Participants will engage in a robust professional learning community designed to build content knowledge and instructional strategies aligned with the DoDEA Standards-Based Curriculum and College and Career Readiness Standards. Teachers will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams across grade levels to design and share STEM-focused lesson plans and instructional practices that promote student engagement and achievement in STEM disciplines.
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.
Audience: Quantico Middle/High School Staff and MCSC Personnel
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.
Enrollment Open: June 9, 2025 – June 23, 2025 (11:59pm PT)
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The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.
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