CSEL SCIENCE
Professional Development Information
Professional development sessions include a free introductory session, one short professional session, and one long professional development session. The cost for professional development will depend on what a district wants. As a reminder, all CSEL Science curricula are free because they were financed by the U.S. Department of Education.
Options related to professional development are described below.
Introductory Session
In a one-hour virtual session, CSEL Science staff will introduce educators unfamiliar with the program to its science methods and resources. This session is free.
| Time | 1 hour |
| Cost | Free |
| Format | Virtual (Zoom) |
Shorter Professional Development
(1 Module + 1 Coaching Call)
In a one-hour virtual session, CSEL Science staff will introduce educators who are familiar with CSEL Science to one (or two) specific module(s). Participants choose the module(s) they want to learn about. After implementing the module, project staff will host a 30-minute virtual session to discuss challenges and answer participants' questions.
| Time | 1 hr. (PD) + 30 min. (coaching call) |
| Cost | TBD |
| Format | Virtual (Zoom) |
Longer Professional Development
This six-hour professional development session will introduce participants to CSEL Science’s methods, resources, and current modules (for middle school OR high school). This professional development offering is designed for participants who are new to CSEL. In addition to the six-hour professional development session, project staff will also host up to 5 30-minute virtual coaching sessions using CSEL Science modules to provide ongoing support, address challenges, and answer participants' questions. The six-hour PD session may be divided into two three-hour sessions; coaching calls will be scheduled in collaboration with participants at times that are convenient for them.
| Time | 6 hr. (PD) + 2.5 hr. (coaching calls) |
| Cost | TBD |
| Format | In person or virtual |