Biology Regents Bootcamp (PL for Teachers; 24CTLE)

Life Science doesn’t have to be about memorization. It’s a story of interconnected models—systems interacting across scales to explain how life works. With NGSS and updated NYS Regents standards pushing toward conceptual, model-based learning, the real challenge isn’t just what to teach but how to teach it.Are you ready to refine and elevate your practice to the next level? Join us this summer for our 4-day Biology Regents Bootcamp, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed for veteran and novice teachers who teach the new Regents Biology labs and curriculum.Over the past two years, we have learned a lot while offering workshops about the new labs. This summer we are expanding and rethinking the offering, and you can expect to:> Experience all three Regents Biology investigations from the student and teachers points of view.> Share what’s been working (and what’s not)> Brainstorm ways to adapt the three Regents Biology labs for your students and setting> Strengthen alignment to Regents expectations> Build more meaningful, student-centered experiences> Analyze implementation, troubleshoot challenges, and co-develop strategies you can bring back to your classroom immediately.As educators, we are always looking to create learning experiences that truly stick - ones that are meaningful, memorable, and relevant for our students. Join us to explore active learning strategies that help students connect big ideas, build lasting understandings, and connect their lives to what they are learning. You will leave with practical ways to deepen student understanding while building a classroom that is student-centered and aligned with NGSS/NYS Regents expectations.