Freeport–McMoRan Foundation Center for Leadership in Learning provides schools, districts, and community partners with standards-aligned, research-based professional development opportunities for PreK-8 educators and administrators. All of our facilitators are certified educators with a passion for inspiring creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. We measure our success through the confidence and competence we instill in those we support.
At Your School
Engage in hands-on, standards-aligned, research-based best practices that strengthen educator/administrator practice and build the skills educators need to effectively address students' learning needs. We offer a wide range of topics with sessions ranging from 90 minutes to six hours, and can occur during or after the school day.
Science Teacher Residency (STaR) Program
STaR is an innovative, hands-on program that is led by expert facilitators and content specialists focused on addressing common misconceptions about STEM subjects that are often taught in the classroom.
Early Childhood Educator Science Series
Young children are engaged by and welcome the opportunity to explore their world and confront challenging concepts in science, technology and engineering.
Educate to Innovate Conference
Spend the day earning professional development hours by engaging with innovative content, networking with colleagues and exploring ways to engage our young learners in STEM lessons.
Workshops
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Cultivating Early Coding Skills Workshop
PreK-2 Educators
January 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center® | $25
Discover practical strategies and hands-on activities to introduce foundational coding concepts to young students! Learn how to integrate coding into your curriculum—making learning fun and developmentally appropriate. Equip yourself with resources to foster a love for coding in your classroom.
Edison Robots Workshop
K-12 Educators
March 22, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
$25 (1 Robot Included)
Explore the use of Edison Robots in the classroom! Learn how to integrate these programmable robots into your curriculum to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and teach coding and robotics skills. Discover practical activities and lesson plans to bring STEM learning to life.
AI in the Classroom Workshop
K-12 Educators
May 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center® | $25
Discover practical ways to integrate AI into the classroom! Learn innovative strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance teaching methods, personalize learning experiences and prepare students for the future. Gain insights into ethical considerations and hands-on activities that empower educators to effectively utilize AI technologies.
Arizona Science Center's Professional Development Programs Are Generously Supported By:
APS/APS Foundation
Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust
Ernst & Young
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation
Junior League of Phoenix
PNC Foundation
Thunderbirds Charities
Verizon
Voya Foundation