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Science and STEM education are never still, and neither are the educators who teach them, inspire them, and reimagine their future every day. Join us in Indianapolis, a city where speed meets spirit, for NSTA’s preeminent professional learning event of the fall! Over four days of thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, and meaningful connections, you’ll gain fresh ideas and powerful tools to elevate your practice and deepen your impact. Whether you’re nurturing discovery in the classroom or leading at the district level, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and move science and STEM education forward, one inspired mind at a time.

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GREAT NEWS FOR ISTA MEMBERS

A NEW benefit of your ISTA membership is a sponsorship for PDCHs from NSTA events that take place outside of Illinois - like NSTA INDY!

Keep checking this website page for more information and for instructions on how to submit your information for your PDCHs.

Not a member of ISTA? Click the membership tab above to join or add it onto your NSTA membership through their website!

Check out these presentations done by Illinois Teachers!

Join educators from around the nation and beyond in Indianapolis for several immersive opportunities in Agricultural Science at the National Science Teaching Conference.

Cultivating the Future: Food and Agriculture as the Foundation for Science Learning and STEM Careers

Wednesday • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Indiana Convention Center

FREE - FREE (registration required, but it’s still free) and lunch is provided courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

What if everyday food and agriculture could become the foundation for meaningful science learning? In this interactive featured session, discover how the Illinois AgBio Storylines use familiar phenomena to engage learners in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, and sustainability through three-dimensional science learning. Experience multiple storylines while exploring instructional routines, curriculum resources, and implementation strategies that support meaningful science learning across K–12 settings. Whether you're teaching students, coaching educators, or leading curriculum implementation, you'll leave with adaptable resources and practical ideas for using food and agriculture to make science more relevant, accessible, and connected to students' lives and future STEM careers.

Takeaways: Educators will leave with classroom-ready instructional resources, implementation strategies, and practical ideas for integrating food and agriculture into science instruction that inspires curiosity and prepares students for future STEM careers.

For more information, contact NSTA or Chris Embry Mohr, Agriculture and Science Teacher at Olympia High School in rural Stanford, Illinois - chrisembry.mohr@olympia.org.

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We are a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting excellence in science teaching and learning throughout Illinois.   As the state chapter of the NSTA, the Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) serves as a local resource for science educators in Illinois.   

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