Apply to Join the Leap into Science National Network

Educators in Pennsylvania interested in receiving training and materials to lead science and literacy workshops for children and families can apply to join the Leap into Science National Network. Applications must be submitted by December 14, 2020.

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Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages three through 10 years old and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings.

Leap into Science provides workshops on a science theme for three possible audiences: early childhood, elementary, and/or family groups. If your organization was already trained in the Leap into Science Wind curricula, you are NOT eligible to attend this training.

Each organization that participates in Leap into Science will receive:

  • a two-hour virtual training on high-quality science and literacy curriculum and facilitation strategies for two or more educators;

  • ongoing support during program implementation as part of a Leap into Science National Network;

  • access to the national Leap into Science leadership team and online resources; and

  • a curriculum and materials kit (valued at $300).

Commitments

As a Leap into Science partner organization, participants commit to:

  • scheduling and leading at least three Leap into Science workshops for children and/or families living in underserved rural or urban communities by September 2021, including an event during National Leap into Science Week (June 7 – 13, 2021);

  • posting each workshop to The Connectory, a searchable directory for STEM programs across the country;

  • completing a workshop report following each workshop; and

  • participating in quarterly calls with other trained educators in your state.

Available Workshops

The Pennsylvania Leap into Science Team is hosting a free two-hour virtual training on the Leap into Science Light & Shadow workshops at the following times:

  • Friday, January 29, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • Thursday, May 13, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Submit An Application

To participate in the national network and attend one of the trainings listed above, complete this brief application form by December 14, 2020.

Priority will be given to organizations that can send at least two educators to the training and who serve traditionally underrepresented audiences. If selected, you will receive an email notification of your acceptance by the end of December with details about the training you will attend.

More Information

For questions, contact Betsy O. Saatman at betsaa@pakeys.org or 484.955.5909.


Heidi Winkler