2026 Summer Workshops by Discipline – updated frequently

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course, Modeling Chemistry: Distance Learning for Modelers Teaching Outside Their Field, is designed to prepare out-of-field in-service Modelers who are assigned to teach high school chemistry but have not had the opportunity to attend a Chemistry Modeling Workshop™. This is a great course for teachers already using Modeling pedagogy in their classes and who have taken a Modeling Workshop™ in another discipline, or even those who have learned modeling from a supervising teacher or colleagues and need additional training and support. 

DATES:  October  – January, 2026; 10 weeks, 30 hours (Schedule finalization in progress)

TIME:  To Be Determined

LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

LEADERS:  Leader 1 – To Be Assigned (Chemistry Modeling Instruction™ Expert); Leader 2 –  To Be Assigned (Out-of-field Modeling Instruction™ Leader (Teaches Chemistry but Bio physics educator by study)

CAPACITY:  24 participants total

COST:  members: $700; non-members: $775

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Sep 18th. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  Optional Graduate-level credit will be available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

LEADER CONTACT: Provided upon registration confirmation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This workshop has been postponed to summer 2027. Please check back on status in December 2026.

WORKSHOP: 2026 Chemistry Modeling Instruction Hosted by STEMTeachersCLE

DATES: July 20-31, 2026

LOCATION: North Royalton High School

LEADERS: Tessa Thistlethwaite + Chemistry Co-lead (TBD)

COST: $850.

HOUSING: Many nearby local accommodations options + Airbnb/Vrbo options in the area.

REGISTRATION: Postponed  (Check status in Dec 20026/Jan 2027)

CONTACT: Tessa Thistlethwaite

ORGANIZATION DETAILS: https://stemteacherscle.org/

OTHER:  Graduate-level credits are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit hour. For more details about graduate -level credits or for  workshop registration assistance, please reach out to engage@modelinginstruction.org.

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026.

Dates:

• Week 1 (Chemistry 1a, Physics 1a) July 6-10
• Week 2 (Chemistry 1b, Physics 1b) July 13-17

Location: These are face-to-face courses offered by the Maine Modeling Workshops, Kennebunk, Maine. They may be taken separately or together, but must be taken in order, though not necessarily all in the same summer.

Housing: The workshops offered free hosted-housing for participants on a first come, first served basis as part of their contribution to making attendance affordable.

Leader: Tom Pfeiffer

Registration & Other Details: Follow this link for more information.

Contact: James Vesenka for more information.

This workshop ran for summer 2026. Registration is now closed. 

Dates:  June 15th -18th, 2026

Host:  Morton West High School

Location:  Berwyn, IL

Instructor:  Phil Culcasi

Information and Registration:  Click Here

Contact:  Eric Bjornstad

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026. 

This is the ONLY Chem II offering for Summer 2026.

DATES:  July 6 – July 17, 2026

LOCATION:  Weber State University

WORKSHOP:  Chemistry II Modeling

INSTRUCTOR:  Levi Torrison

COST:

• The price for the non-credit, non-Utah workshop is $675.
• The price for in-service Utah teachers is $0.

HOUSING:   Hilton Garden Inn in Ogden Utah.   Contact Brooke Jenkins to be confirmed for a discounted rate of $120/night.

TRANSPORTATION: There is a free express bus that runs every 10 mins that connects the hotel to campus. The bus stop is directly outside the hotel. There is an additional stop in the middle of campus.

REGISTRATION:

• Teachers currently teaching in Utah, visit HERE for registration details. Price: $0
• For teachers not from Utah and not seeking credit, visit HERE for registration details. Price: $675
• Registration contact details noted via the links above.

CONTACT:  Brooke Jenkins 

GRADUATE CREDIT: This workshop will run as a graduate-level course through Weber State. Those that complete the course will receive 5 graduate-level credits. Contact Brooke Jenkins to clarify options for those not pursuing credits. 

This workshop was POSTPONED for summer 2026. Please see the UTAH offering for a Chem II option. That workshop has been confirmed to run for summer 2026. 

Cal Poly will still run all other workshop options for Biology, Chem 1, and Physics with options to participate in one or two-weeks (Part A, Part A &B; or part B only for returning learners)

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WORKSHOP:  Chem II – Part A   and Chem II – Part B

DATE:    Chem II- Part A:    June 22-26, 2026

Chem II – Part B: June 29 – July 3, 2026

LOCATION:  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

LEADER(S):   Brenda Royce

COST:  one week $400 before 5-1-26,  $450 after 5-1-26

Both Weeks $700 before 5-1-26,  $750 after 5-1-26

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:  Follow this link

CONTACT:  Chance Hoellwarth

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026.

WORKSHOP:  Chem I – Part A   and Chem I – Part B

DATE:    Chem I – Part A:    June 22-26, 2026

Chem I- Part B: June 29 – July 3, 2026

LOCATION:  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

LEADER(S):    Ryan Casey

COST:  one week $400 before 5-1-26,  $450 after 5-1-26

Both Weeks $700 before 5-1-26,  $750 after 5-1-26

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:  Follow this link

CONTACT:  Chance Hoellwarth

This workshop ran for summer 2026. Registration is now closed. 

WORKSHOP:  Chemistry I Modeling

DATE:   June 1 – 19, 2026

LOCATION:  Arizona State University

LEADER(S):   Mitch Sweet & Jae Chang

COST:  $0

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:  https://modeling.asu.edu

CONTACT:  Jane Jackson

DATES:  Wednesdays, September 9 – November 18, 2026 (10 weeks of classes) – Fall 2026 (SEM 1); No class on Oct 7th

TIME: Wednesdays, 7:00–10:00 PM, Host site: Switzerland — Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) through Oct 25; Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) from Oct 28 onward. Local start/end time (7–10 PM) stays the same throughout.

LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

LEADERS:  Leader 1 – Urška Manners (Physics & IB Modeler); Leader 2 – TBD (Chemistry and/or Biology Modeler)

CAPACITY:  24 participants total

SPECIAL NOTES: Global Time Zones (Europe/Africa) were optimized to be a great fit for people in Africa, Europe, and nearby seeking evening virtual instruction in modeling pedagogy, plus insights into how this fits into IB education. This may also compatible for educators on sabbatical, those with alternate schedules, etc. Anyone is welcome to attend if the time works for them.

COST: members: $700; non-members: $775.

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Aug 30th. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  Optional Graduate-level credit will be available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DATES:  October 6th – December 8th, 2026 (10 weeks) – Fall 2026 (SEM 1).

DAY & TIME:  Tuesdays, 7:00- 10:00 PM, Global Leader Host site: Malaysia Time (MYT) (UTC+8) No observance of daylight savings.

LEADERS:  Leader 1 – Francis Maginn (Physics & IB Modeler) Leader 2 – TBD (Chemistry and/or Biology Modeler)

LOCATION: Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

SPECIAL NOTE: Global Time Zones (Asia/Oceania) were optimized to be a great fit for people in Asia, Oceania, and nearby seeking evening virtual instruction in modeling pedagogy, plus insights into how this fits into IB education. This may also compatible for educators on sabbatical, those with alternate schedules, etc. Anyone is welcome to attend if the time works for them.

CAPACITY: 24 participants total

COST:  members: $700; non-members: $775

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Sep 18th. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or need to pay in installments? Contact: engage@modelinginstruction.org

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  Optional Graduate-level credit will be available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This workshop began on Jun 22, 2026. Registration is now closed. 

WORKSHOP: 2026 Introduction to Modeling Instruction – UNO

DATE: 06/22/2026 – 06/26/2026

LOCATION: University of Nebraska – Omaha

LEADERS: Judy Stucky

COST: $450.00

HOUSING & PARKING: Nightly rates on Dodge Campus for Summer 2026 will range from $40–$45 per person, depending on location. Housing will be available from May 18 through July 30. Additionally, parking permits may be added to the housing balance or purchased separately. A Summer 2026 permit will be available for $4.00 per day or $89.16 for the summer. Visit this link for more details: Online Summer Guest Housing

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION:   Please register & pay here.

FOR PAYMENT & REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: Contact the AMTA Membership & Engagement team at engage@modelinginstruction.org.

CONTACT: Jason Testin

OTHER:

• Graduate credit available via the University of Nebraska- Omaha (Contact jtestin@unomaha.edu for full details. This credit is typically fully transferable for STEM and/or STEM Education graduate programs.)
• 1 graduate-level credit are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit. These credit may not be accepted for all STEM Education graduate programs as they are EDUC course credits.

DATES:  Sundays, September 13, 2026 – November 22, 2026  (10 weeks) | Fall 2026 (SEM 1)

TIME:  7:00 – 8:30 PM ET (1.5 hrs per week)

LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

LEADER(S):

Leader 1 – Jessica Wagenmaker – Applied modeling across Biology and Middle School Science, and Introduction to Modeling)

Leader 2 – Christy Jo (CJ) Geraci  – Life and physical sciences applications: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Physical Science (middle school), Physics (Mechanics)

Special multi-disciplinary guidance course facilitated by expert leader(s) with experience teaching across various levels and disciplines.

CAPACITY: 24 participants – an additional leader will be added for cohorts larger than 12.

COST: members: $400; non-members: $475.

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Aug 21st. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  1 optional Graduate-level credit is available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026. 

Dates:  Two-week Modeling Workshop™, nonconsecutive dates.  

• July 13 – 17 AND Aug 10 – 14 (2wks: nonconsecutive)
• This workshop is for Michigan teachers only.
• Any K-12 teachers from the state of Michigan are welcome to attend.
• $1000 stipend provided.
• Free one-year AMTA membership included for all MI Teachers who participate.

Cost: $0 for Michigan teachers.

Location:  Michigan State University

Workshop:  Middle School Science Modeling Instruction™

Instructors:  Matthew Oney / Nell Bielecki

Housing: Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and food expenses. There are multiple hotels on and near campus. Unfortunately, the workshop group is not large enough to receive any special rates. Matt Oney noted that the Kellogg Center and The Graduate are the best options for proximity but may be more expensive. Review website for hotel rates or look for Airbnb options.

Stipend (Michigan Teachers Only): MSU will cover your workshop registration and provide them with a $100 stipend for each day your attend. Connect with Matt Oney for more details.

Registration:  Go HERE to register.

Contact:  Matthew Oney

This workshop is for Michigan teachers only as per endowment requirements.  

OTHER: 2 graduate-level credits are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit hour. EDUP 9171 Introduction to Modeling Instruction in Middle School. Reach out to your leader(s) to confirm your interest in obtaining credits.

Follow up to communicate with AMTA via email at engage@modelinginstruction.org for instructions on the registration process or with any additional questions about credits.

This workshop has been postponed to summer 2027. Please check back on status in December 2026.

DATES:  Jun 15 – 26th, 2026

LOCATION: St. Ignatius College,  1076 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

WORKSHOP:  Modeling Instruction™ – Middle School Science

INSTRUCTORS: George Nelson & Christy (“CJ”) Geraci

COST:  $950, (2-week workshop, weekends not included)

REGISTRATION: Postponed  (Check status in Dec 20026/Jan 2027)

HOUSING: Independently arranged. Review nearby hotels, Airbnb/Vrbo options, as preferred.

MEALS: No meals provided, but the school cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch.  It is cash only.

CONTACT:   Matthew Dowling

This workshop has been postponed to summer 2027. Please check back on status in December 2026.

WORKSHOP: 2026 Middle School Science Modeling Instruction – Lawrence School – Ohio

DATE: 06/15 /2026 – 06/ 26 /2026 (Starts on Monday)

TIME:  8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Lawrence School – Upper School Campus, 10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

LEADERS: David Bates & Nell Bielecki

COST: $850 (2-week workshop, weekends not included)

HOUSING: Local hotels/motels/Airbnbs available nearby.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: Postponed (check status in Dec 2026/ Jan 2027)

FOR PAYMENT & REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: Contact the AMTA Membership & Engagement team at engage@modelinginstruction.org.

SITE CONTACT: Rama Janamanchi

OTHER:  Graduate-level credits are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit hour.

• EDUP 9312 – Middle School – Modeling Instruction (up to 2 credits)

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course, Modeling Physics: Distance Learning for Modelers Teaching Outside Their Field, is designed to prepare out-of-field in-service Modelers who are assigned to teach high school physics but have not had the opportunity to attend a Physics Modeling Workshop™. This is a great course for teachers already using Modeling pedagogy in their classes and who have taken a Modeling Workshop™ in another discipline, or even those who have learned modeling from a supervising teacher or colleagues and need additional training and support. 

DATES:  October – January, 2026; 10 weeks, 30 hours (Schedule finalization in progress)

TIME:  To Be Determined

LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

LEADERS:  Leader 1 – To Be Assigned (Physics Modeling Instruction™ Expert); Leader 2 –  To Be Assigned (Out-of-field Modeling Instruction™ Leader (Teaches Physics but Chem or Bio educator by study)

CAPACITY:  24 participants total

COST:  members: $700; non-members: $775

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Sep 18th. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  Optional Graduate-level credit will be available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT:  AMTA Staff – engage@modelinginstruction.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DATES:  Thursdays,  September 10 – November 19, 2026 (10 weeks) | Fall 2026 (SEM 1)

TIME:  7:00 – 8:30 PM ET (1.5 hrs per week)

LOCATION:  Zoom Video Conference (a link will be sent in the confirmation email after registration is completed)

LEADER(S): Jess Dykes & Bryan Battaglia

COST: members: $400; non-members: $475.

Members, email engage@modelinginstruction.org for the discount coupon. Registration expected to close on Aug 21st. (Closing date may be extended with leader consent.)

Paying by check, purchase order, or in installments?  contact engage@modelinginstruction.org

CAPACITY: 24 participants – an additional leader will be added for cohorts larger than 12.

GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT:  1 optional Graduate-level credit is available from University of Pacific.

COURSE HOST CONTACT: AMTA Staff; Email: engage@modelinginstruction.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This workshop has been postponed to summer 2027. Please check back on status in December 2026.

DATES:  Jun 15 – 26th, 2026

LOCATION: St. Ignatius College,  1076 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

WORKSHOP:  Modeling Instruction™ – Physics First

INSTRUCTORS:  Bryan Battaglia & Jess Dykes

COST:  $950 (2-week workshop, weekends not included)

REGISTRATION: Go HERE to register.

HOUSING:  Independently arranged. Review nearby hotels, Airbnb/Vrbo options, as preferred.

MEALS: No meals provided, but the school cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch.  It is cash only.

CONTACT:   Matthew Dowling

This workshop has been postponed to summer 2027. Please check back on status in December 2026.

WORKSHOP: 2026 Physics Mechanics Modeling Instruction Hosted by STEMTeachersCLE

DATES: July 20-31, 2026

LOCATION: North Royalton High School

LEADERS:Holly McTernan & Jeremy Secaur

COST: $850.

HOUSING: Many nearby local accommodations options + Airbnb/Vrbo options in the area.

INFORMATION/REGISTRATION: Postponed  (Check status in Dec 20026/Jan 2027)

CONTACT: Holly McTernan & Jeremy Secaur

ORGANIZATION DETAILS: https://stemteacherscle.org/

OTHER:  Graduate-level credits are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit hour. For more details about graduate -level credits or for  workshop registration assistance, please reach out to engage@modelinginstruction.org.

This workshop ran for summer 2026. Registration is now closed. 

Dates: June 8 – June 19, 2026 (Online portion begins on April 19th)

Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Weekdays

Note: This is a HYBRID COURSE. The first portion of the course will be offered online starting April 19, with approximately hour-long meetings held twice a week on Sunday and Wednesday evenings to prepare for the in-person portion.

Workshop:  Physical Science / Physics Modeling  Workshop with Transportation Related Engineering Projects

Location: near Iowa State University

Description: The Iowa Iowa DOT and Iowa State University’s Institute for Transportation (InTrans) are offering high school physical science and physics teachers the opportunity to participate in a two-week in-person modeling workshop with transportation related engineering projects.

The workshop participants will

• Learn effective strategies in Modeling Instruction developed by Arizona State University.
• Plan and carry out investigations, argue from evidence, and create and evaluate models.
• Develop classroom strategies to help students develop skills consistent with the Next Generation Science Standards.
• Participate in seminars with transportation experts from the Iowa DOT and InTrans.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop modeling based and transportation-themed lessons to use in the classroom.

Program Highlights

• The first portion of the course will be offered online for an hour on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from April 19 to the start of the in-person portion on June 8. Accepted applicants will hear from the instructor on the time and format that works best for the most participants.
• Mileage will be paid for those who commute.
• Housing provided in Ames free of charge for those who cannot commute.
• $2,100, after completing the online and in-person program requirements
• 5 license renewal credits through Heartland AEA or up to 5 graduate credits from University of the Pacific available.
• The American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) offers all participants 1 year’s worth of access to online resources related to course work.

Online Application & Additional Details :  Follow this link

**APPLICATIONS DUE BY Mar 15, 2026 **

For Additional Information Contact:  Jennifer E Serra

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026.

Dates:

• Week 1: Physics 1a runs July 6th thru July 10th.
• Week 2: Physics 1b runs July 13th thru July 17th

Location: These are face-to-face courses offered by the Maine Modeling Workshops, Kennebunk, Maine. They may be taken separately or together, but must be taken in order, though not necessarily all in the same summer.

Housing: The workshops offered free hosted-housing for participants on a first come, first served basis as part of their contribution to making attendance affordable.

Leader: Matt Watson

Registration & Other Details: Follow this link for more information.

Contact: James Vesenka for more information.

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026.

Dates: July 13 – August 7, 2026

Location: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (Online w/ one in-person session on 7/20, if available.)

Course will address both Modeling Instruction and PRISMS Plus

Leaders: Lawrence Escalada and Jeff Morgan

Contact: Lawrence Escalada for more information

Registration: See details here.

Course Credit via UNI: PHYSICS 4070/5070 Electricity & Magnetism in Physics Education (3 credits). You can register for the undergraduate or graduate version of the course.

Course Description: Experiences in waves, electricity, magnetism, and light using physics education curricular resources with emphasis on practices aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The course is designed for current and future middle-level and secondary science teachers. Serves as a deeper dive in Modeling Instruction and PRISMS PLUS.

This workshop ran for summer 2026. Registration is now closed. 

Dates:  June 15th -18th, 2026

Host:  Morton West High School

Location:  Berwyn, IL

Instructor:  Phil Culcasi

Information and Registration:  Click Here

Contact:  Eric Bjornstad

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026. 

WORKSHOP: 2026 Modeling Electricity & Magnetism – UNO

DATE: 07/13/2026 – 07/24/2026

LOCATION: University of Nebraska – Omaha

LEADERS: Shannon McLaughlin

COST: $900.00

HOUSING & PARKING: Nightly rates on Dodge Campus for Summer 2026 will range from $40–$45 per person, depending on location. Housing will be available from May 18 through July 30. Additionally, parking permits may be added to the housing balance or purchased separately. A Summer 2026 permit will be available for $4.00 per day or $89.16 for the summer. Visit this link for more details: Online Summer Guest Housing

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION:  Please register & pay here. 

FOR PAYMENT & REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: Contact the AMTA Membership & Engagement team at engage@modelinginstruction.org.

CONTACT: Jason Testin

OPTIONAL

• 3 graduate credits available via the University of Nebraska- Omaha (Contact jtestin@unomaha.edu for full details. This credit is typically fully transferable for STEM and/or STEM Education graduate programs.)
• 2 graduate-level credits are available through the University of the Pacific for $79/credit hour. These credit may not be accepted for all STEM Education graduate programs as they are EDUC course credits.

This workshop is confirmed and will run for summer 2026.

WORKSHOP:  Mechanics – Part A   and Mechanics – Part B

DATE:    Mechanics – Part A:    June 22-26, 2026

Mechanics – Part B: June 29 – July 3, 2026

LOCATION:  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

LEADER(S):   Jon Anderson

COST:  one week $400 before 5-1-26,  $450 after 5-1-26

Both Weeks $700 before 5-1-26,  $750 after 5-1-26

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION:  Follow this link

CONTACT:  Chance Hoellwarth