Professional Development Division
Since 1972, The Children's Center at Caltech (CCC) has been offering high quality child care and education for children ages six month to six years. In 2000, our research lead us to adopt STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curricula as a focus of our early childhood program. As leaders in STEM Early Childhood education, we launched ECSTEM in 2011, and host an annual conference bringing together educators, policy makers, researchers and other vested community stakeholders to address the needs of our youngest citizens.
Due to the overwhelming demand for tours of our facilities, and requests for professional growth workshops, we have formed a Professional Development Division (PDD) that arranges tours, on-site visits and workshops at the CCC.
Fall Workshops at The Children's Center at Caltech
Storytelling is a wonderful tool that is full of potential when used intentionally in the early childhood classroom. Children's storybooks are a common learning resource with many possibilities to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning. When we view stories through the lens of STEM, opportunities emerge to engage children with their favorite stories in new and exciting ways. This workshop will help you get the most out of storytelling as we share books, resources, materials and ideas that can be implemented in your own classroom to make storytelling meaningful! Saturday, September 30th, 2023 (9-12pm) Presenter: Melissa Samples, STEM Curriculum Coordinator CLICK HERE |
Educators have a vital role in cultivating inclusive
learning environments that celebrate diversity. Join us for thought-provoking
discussions and see practical examples of how to embrace diverse cultures,
languages, abilities, and family structures in your classroom. You will leave with
new insights and strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Together, we can work towards building a more inclusive learning environment
and future for all children. Presenter: Susan Wood, Executive Director CLICK HERE |
Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (9-12pm) Presenter: Janet Nunez, Lead Teacher |
If interested in an Educator Tour of The Children's Center at Caltech, please call the office at 626.395.6860 to schedule your visit, then please fill out the educator tour form and mail to us at the address below.
For questions regarding Educator Tours or the PDD Workshop Series, please call 626.395.6860 or email ecstem@caltech.edu
Please complete the registration form and mail along with payment to: The Children's Center at Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd. MC 1-133, Pasadena, CA 91125; Attention: PDD