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We’re thrilled to invite educators from across Texas to our 2026 Summer Teacher Workshop series! Whether you’re a STEAM superstar or just STEAM-curious, these TEA-certified workshops offer a chance to learn, experiment, and connect – all while earning CPE credit.

Why Join Us?

✔️ Open to all educators across Texas — no matter your grade level or subject

✔️ TEA-certified CPE hours

✔️ Hands-on, high-impact learning experiences

✔️ Explore classroom tech with expert guidance

✔️ Walk away with practical, ready-to-use resources

June 26, 2026 – Coding with SAM Labs

Location: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

High School/Middle School/Elementary (6 hours)

Join us for an exciting hands-on Teacher Workshop featuring SAM Labs Robotics! Educators will explore innovative ways to bring coding, engineering, and problem-solving into the classroom through interactive robotics and STEAM-based challenges. Participants will gain practical experience using wireless robotics kits, learn classroom-ready activities, and discover engaging strategies to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students. Whether you are new to robotics or looking to expand your STEAM instruction, this workshop will provide valuable tools and ideas you can immediately implement in your classroom.

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a TEA-Approved Provider.

Participants will receive 6 CEU/CPEs for this workshop.

Registration is required and cost is FREE.

Workshop is open to any formal or informal educator.

Lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by ConocoPhillips

July 27, 2026 – Nature of a Classroom

Location: Sibley Nature Center

High School/Middle School/Elementary (6 hours)

Join us and other area Museums and Education Directors to learn more about Museums, Nature Centers, Programs, Outreach, and Field Trip Opportunities here in West Texas.  The Petroleum Museum, Museum of the Southwest, Sibley Nature Center, and the Bush Family Home will be represented.  secure.qgiv.com/…/sibleynatureofaclassroomjuly27

We will begin the day with a Sibley Field Trip outline, complete with a nature hike, feeding ducks, stopping in the education garden, and museum.  After Lunch we will meet the rest of our presenters in the AC, inside the auditorium and Llano Room. Lessons are TEKS-aligned and fun!

Sibley Nature Center is a TEA-Approved Provider.

Participants will receive 6 CEU/CPEs for this workshop.

Registration is required and cost is FREE.

Workshop is open to any formal or informal educator.

Workshop is limited to 40 registrants.  Please let us know if you cannot attend to allow spots for others. 

Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm.