ISP2026

Are you a PreK-12 teacher? Consider attending the 2026 Indigenous STEM Project, a series of free professional learning opportunities from the Office of Indian Education. You can now register for one or all events that fit your schedule!

The 2026 Indigenous STEM Project (ISP) will empower educators to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into classrooms in ways that honor Indigenous knowledge systems. It will equip educators with relevant, research-based professional learning focused on culturally responsive STEM education. Through evidence-based strategies and best practices, we will enhance educators’ capacity to serve Native American students, improving their academic outcomes and engagement in STEM fields. It includes the following three events.​

New! Launching February 25th, this brand new, on-demand asynchronous webinar reinforces culturally responsive STEM practices. This webinar offers free resources and tools from ADE units to support classroom implementation.

To participate, users must have an ADE Connect account to access the course in the ADE Professional Learning & Development (APLD) platform. Registration for the course is open now, however, course materials will not be visible until February 25. Full registration instructions available on our website.

A virtual webinar featuring STEM professionals! Designed for Indigenous youth, families, educators, and community members. Hear from:

• Sanjiv Thompson-Ruiz - K-5 STEAM Teacher
• Aaron Yazzie - Mechanical Systems Engineer (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
• Robin Wall Kimmerer - Plant Ecologist, Educator, Author (Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants)

This in-person Symposium is back by popular demand! Space is limited, so register early! Attendees convene at the Arizona Science Center CREATE building, offering spaces for educators to select from 20 breakout sessions aimed at advancing culturally responsive STEM education statewide. Learn to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems into your STEM instruction and build a sustainable network of educators.

All participants must have an active ADE Connect account to register. Once logged in, find the "2026 ISP STEM Symposium" course in the AZ Professional Learning Development platform. To access ADE Connect, click here.

View instructions on our website or email us at indianeducation@azed.gov if you need assistance.

Questions - indianeducation@azed.gov

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