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• Webinar: AI+ Modeling Happy Hour

  • When
    2026-08-27
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz for the AI + Modeling Happy Hour, an informal monthly discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and Modeling Instruction.

  Sessions meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. First session begins August 27th.

  Questions? email colleen@modelinginstruction.org

  
  

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• 2026 Fall Modeling Astronomy @ UNO Hybrid Workshop

  • Start
    2026-09-01
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  • End
    2026-12-08
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    on Zoom

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  Explore the universe through the lens of Modeling Instruction in this hybrid online professional development workshop designed for middle school, high school, and introductory college physics and astronomy educators. Participants will engage in the Modeling cycle as learners while exploring research-based instructional strategies, classroom activities, and assessment techniques that promote conceptual understanding and scientific inquiry.

  The workshop will meet weekly via Zoom from September 1^st through December 8^th on Tuesday evenings (7-10 PM Eastern, 6-9 PM Central, 5-8 MT, 4-7 PT), providing opportunities for collaboration with teachers from across the country while allowing participants to immediately implement Modeling strategies in their own classrooms.

  Workshop participants may choose from multiple professional development options:

  • AMTA Workshop Only – Participate in the workshop as a professional learning experience.
  • University of the Pacific Graduate (UoP) Credit – Earn graduate credit through AMTA's long-standing partnership with the University of the Pacific. 2 UoP credit hours at a rate of: $79 / credit. Contact engage@modelinginstruction.org
  • University of Nebraska Omaha Graduate Credit – Participants may also choose to enroll in PHYS 8320 – Modeling Instruction in Astronomy and earn 3 graduate credits through the University of Nebraska Omaha. This graduate course extends the workshop experience through additional readings, reflective assignments, and curriculum development activities delivered through UNO's Canvas learning management system.
    • UNO offers a reduced Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) to residents of a number of states.
    • Current online graduate tuition rates are:
      • Nebraska Resident: $421/credit
      • Omaha Urban Rate (OUR): $632/credit
      • Non-Resident: $890/credit
    • The OUR rate applies to residents of Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
    • For our 3-credit course, that works out to approximately:
      • Nebraska Resident: $1,263
      • OUR: $1,896
      • Non-Resident: $2,670
    • Deadline to register for UNO graduate credit is August 28^th – contact Kelly Mallone at malonek@unomaha.edu if interested in this option.

  PHYS 8320 is one of the foundational courses in UNO's new Graduate Certificate in Physics Education, an 18-credit program designed to help science teachers earn graduate credits in physics while strengthening their content knowledge and pedagogical skills. The certificate is intended to support teachers seeking Dual Enrollment qualifications while providing meaningful, classroom-focused professional development. Please reach out to Jason Testin, Instructional Coordinator for the UNO Physics department, at jtestin@unomaha.edu to learn more about the UNO Graduate credit option and 18-credit graduate certificate program.

  Whether you're new to Modeling Instruction or looking to expand your Astronomy teaching toolkit, this workshop offers an engaging opportunity to learn alongside a national community of science educators.

  
  

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• 2026 Guidance in the Implementation of Physics Modeling Instruction™ Distance Learning

  • Start
    2026-09-10
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  • End
    2026-11-19
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom (a link will be sent a few days prior to starting.)
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Weekly distance-learning courses for Modelers who completed a summer workshop and want support implementing Modeling Physics during the school year.

  DATES:  Thursdays,  September 10 – November 19, 2026 (10 weeks) | Fall 2026 (SEM 1)

  TIME:  7:00 – 8:30 PM ET (1.5 hrs per week)

  LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent a few days prior to starting.)

  LEADER(S): Jess Dykes

  COST: members: $400; non-members: $475.

  Registration expected to close on Aug 21st. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

  Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

  CAPACITY: 24 participants - an additional leader will be added for cohorts larger than 12.

  GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  1 optional Graduate-level credit is available from University of Pacific.

  CONTACT: Email: engage@modelinginstruction.org

   

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• 2026 Guidance in Implementation of Biology & Middle School Science Modeling Instruction™ DL

  • Start
    2026-09-13
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  • End
    2026-11-22
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

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  DATES:  Sundays, September 13, 2026 – November 22, 2026  (10 weeks) | Fall 2026 (SEM 1)

  TIME:  7:00 – 8:30 PM ET (1.5 hrs per week)

  LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

  LEADER(S):

  Leader 1 – Jessica Wagenmaker – Applied modeling across Biology and Middle School Science, and Introduction to Modeling)

  Leader 2 – Christy Jo (CJ) Geraci  – Life and physical sciences applications: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Physical Science (middle school), Physics (Mechanics)

  Special multi-disciplinary guidance course facilitated by expert leader(s) with experience teaching across various levels and disciplines.

  CAPACITY: 24 participants – an additional leader will be added for cohorts larger than 12.

  COST: members: $400; non-members: $475.

  Registration expected to close on Aug 21st. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

  Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

  GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  1 optional Graduate-level credit is available from University of Pacific.

  COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

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• Webinar: A Taste of Modeling Physics for Out-of-Field Modelers

  • When
    2026-09-16
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (register for the link)

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  Join hosts Scott Pflaumer and Earl Legleiter for "A Taste of Modeling Physics for Out-of-Field Modelers," a webinar designed to introduce Modeling Instruction to educators teaching physics outside their primary field of expertise.

  The session will take place on September 16th at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

  Cost: Free

  

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• STEP UP: Careers in Physics

  • When
    2026-09-21
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  STEP UP! Webinar: Careers in Physics

  Presenters: Jeremy Secaur & Bree Barnett Dreyfuss 

  This session focuses on the Careers in Physics lesson, part of STEP UP!'s national campaign (a collaboration between the American Physical Society, Florida International University, Texas A&M, and AAPT) to help physics teachers inspire more students, especially young women, to pursue physics in college and beyond. Join Jeremy and Bree as they walk through how to bring this lesson into your own Modeling classroom.

  Careers in Physics lesson is a great way to excite students about where physics can take them. It helps connect them to the content you will teach throughout the year, offering a tangible answer to the question, “why do I need to learn this?”
  

  Date: September 21, 2026
  Time: 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific
  Format: Live Zoom webinar

  Free for AMTA members!

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Fall Introduction to Modeling Instruction™ DL - Europe & Africa Time Zones

  • Start
    2026-09-23
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  • End
    2026-12-02
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

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  DATES:  Wednesdays, September 23 - December 2, 2026 (10 weeks of classes) -Fall 2026 (SEM 1); No class on Oct 7th

  TIME: Wednesdays, 7:00–10:00 PM, Host site: Switzerland — Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) through Oct 25; Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) from Oct 28 onward. Local start/end time (7–10 PM) stays the same throughout.

  LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

  LEADERS:  Leader 1 - Urška Manners (Physics & IB Modeler); Leader 2 - Erin Glover (MS Modeler)

  CAPACITY:  24 participants total

  SPECIAL NOTES: Global Time Zones (Europe/Africa) were optimized to be a great fit for people in Africa, Europe, and nearby seeking evening virtual instruction in modeling pedagogy, plus insights into how this fits into IB education. This may also compatible for educators on sabbatical, those with alternate schedules, etc. Anyone is welcome to attend if the time works for them.

  COST: members: $700; non-members: $775.

  Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

  GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  Optional Graduate-level credit will be available from University of Pacific for $79 / credit

  COURSE HOST CONTACT:  engage@modelinginstruction.org

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• Publish! Learn about The Modeling Teacher and how to get involved

  • When
    2026-09-23
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (register for the link)

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  Have you written about action research, classroom strategies, a DIY apparatus, or a novel activity, or have you, perhaps, read a good book that you would like to write a review about?  Learn how to submit your work to AMTA's new eJournal, The Modeling Teacher, and how to get involved as a reviewer.

  Wednesday, September 23, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

  Reach out to colleen@modelinginstruction.org if you have any questions.

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• 2027 Modeling Waves - Distance Learning Workshop (Spring)

  • Start
    2027-01-06
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  • End
    2027-03-10
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    on Zoom

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  Modeling Waves — Distance Learning Workshop
  Spring 2027 | Led by Matt Watson

  Join us for a 30-hour distance learning workshop on Modeling Waves, running Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM Eastern Time, January 6 – March 10, 2027 (with a possible make-up date of March 17 in case of winter weather).

  This synchronous, Zoom-based course is designed for teachers seeking genuine Modeling Instruction professional development in waves — not for those pursuing university credit.

  Recommended: Prior completion of a Modeling Instruction workshop, and access to a second monitor for the best experience.

  
  

  Dates: January 6 – March 10, 2027 (Wednesdays)
  Time: 6:30–9:30 PM Eastern
  Format: Live, synchronous Zoom sessions
  Cost: $700 (member); $775 (non-member)

  
  

  University of the Pacific Graduate (UoP) Credit – Earn graduate credit through AMTA's long-standing partnership with the University of the Pacific. 2 UoP credit hours at a rate of: $79 / credit. Contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

  
  

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