STEM PD for Teachers | On-Demand STEM Professional Development

If you’ve ever searched for STEM PD for teachers, you know how frustrating it can be to find something accessible that actually works in real classrooms.

There’s a lot of professional development out there.
But not all of it translates into something you can realistically use with kids.
And not all of it is easily accessible, financially and geographically.

That’s exactly why STEM Staples from STEM CON & Beyond® was created.

STEM PD (professional development) helps educators build the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to teach STEM effectively.

Strong STEM instruction is not just about completing projects. It is about helping kids:

• Think critically
• Solve problems
• Communicate ideas
• Work collaboratively
• Apply learning across subjects

The right STEM PD supports all of this while making instruction more manageable for educators.

STEM Staples is a curated collection of on-demand STEM PD designed for K–8 educators.

Instead of overwhelming you with hundreds of sessions, this collection brings together 38+ of the most practical STEM PD sessions from five years of STEM CON & Beyond® conferences.

These are the sessions educators told us they actually used in their classrooms.

Not just interesting ideas.
Not just theory.
Real strategies that work with real kids.

A lot of STEM PD sounds great in theory but falls apart in real classrooms.

STEM Staples focuses on what educators actually need:

• Simple systems for running STEM activities
• Clear routines that reduce overwhelm
• Practical ways to integrate STEM across subjects
• Strategies that work in limited time blocks
• Technology integration that feels doable

If classroom management has ever been a challenge during hands-on activities, strengthening your STEM classroom management systems can make a huge difference in how smoothly lessons run.

Many sessions also include teaching resources, templates, and activities you can implement right away.

This is STEM PD you can use tomorrow, not someday.

Not all STEM PD looks the same, and different formats can support your teaching in different ways.

If you’re just getting started or looking for quick ideas, you can explore free STEM PD on YouTube, where you’ll find short, practical strategies and classroom tips you can try right away.

If you’re looking for more structured support and deeper training, you may benefit from STEM professional development courses that walk you through planning, implementation, and reflection in more detail. You might also enjoy the free Secrets to Successful STEM Challenges webinar.

STEM Staples sits right in the middle.

It provides practical, classroom-ready STEM PD you can access anytime, without the time commitment of a full course. You can jump into a specific topic when you need it, revisit sessions during planning, and immediately apply what you learn.

Over five years, STEM CON & Beyond® featured nearly 300 STEM PD sessions from educators, engineers, and instructional experts.

STEM Staples is the best of that collection.

If you attended STEM CON in the past, you may recognize some of the sessions. This is not brand-new content. It is a curated library of proven, high-impact STEM PD all in one place.

This STEM PD collection is organized into key areas that support real classroom needs.

👩‍🏫 STEM Classroom Management & Routines

Learn how to run STEM challenges without chaos, build strong routines, and create systems that actually work with kids.

📋 Planning & Scope and Sequence

Figure out what to teach, when to teach it, and how to build a year-long STEM plan that makes sense.

📚 Content Integration

Discover how to connect STEM with ELA, math, and science so it is not “one more thing” on your plate.

🖥️ Technology

Explore robotics, digital storytelling, 3D design, virtual tools, and more without feeling overwhelmed.

🧠 SEL & the 4 Cs of Engineering

Support communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through meaningful STEM experiences.

STEM Staples is designed for:

• K–8 STEM educators
• Classroom teachers using STEM challenges
• Science teachers integrating engineering
• Makerspace and technology educators
• Instructional coaches and STEM leaders

If you want practical STEM PD that works in real classrooms, this collection was built for you.

This STEM PD collection includes sessions from:

• National Board Certified Teachers
• Award-winning STEM educators
• Former engineers (including NASA and Department of Defense experience)
• Curriculum designers and instructional experts

Many presenters are still actively teaching or working directly with educators, so the strategies shared are grounded in real classroom experience.

One of the biggest challenges with STEM PD is finding the time.

STEM Staples is completely on-demand, which means you can:

• Watch during planning time
• Revisit sessions when you need support
• Focus on one topic at a time
• Learn at your own pace

You get one full year of access, with annual renewals of $12 per year. (If you only want one year, renewals can be turned off at any time.)

To celebrate the launch, STEM Staples also includes a bonus: Speak-Listen-Draw Bundle.

This activity helps kids build:

• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Collaboration

It includes multiple themed versions, including:

• Original set
• Halloween
• Winter
• Valentine’s Day
• Spring
• Easter
• Summer (coming soon)

It is a low-prep activity that works across grade levels and keeps kids engaged while building important skills.

If you’re looking for STEM PD that is practical, flexible, and classroom-ready, STEM Staples is a great place to start.

👉 Explore STEM Staples here.

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