Teacher Professional Development

BayouSTEM provides hands-on, Louisiana-centered professional development opportunities for K–12 educators across Region 3. Our workshops connect classroom learning to real-world STEM careers, coastal science, engineering, and emerging technologies.

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We are committed to supporting educators with high-quality STEM equipment to enhance hands-on learning experiences in the classroom.

Please complete this request form to reserve equipment for your school or program. Select any available time to submit your request— this time selection is for submission purposes only & does not indicate equipment availability.

Requests are typically approved for up to 2 weeks, based on availability & program demand. Be sure to include all relevant details, including the equipment needed, requested timeframe, delivery or pickup preference, & any training or support requirements.

Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team. You will receive a follow-up with confirmation, availability details, & steps.

We look forward to partnering with you to bring engaging STEM opportunities to your students!

Current Opportunities

Past Opportunities

Flyer for a Louisiana Department of Education event titled 'New Teacher Experience Summer Kickoff 2026' scheduled for July 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Lod Cook Alumni Center, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The flyer features an illustration of a woman with dark hair, holding a notebook and a pen, standing in front of a classroom with students, with the department logo at the top and registration information at the bottom.

The Louisiana Department of Education's New Teacher Experience: Summer Kick Off 2026 is a free professional development event designed to welcome and support new teachers across Louisiana. Participants will engage in professional learning, connect with fellow educators, explore resources for beginning teachers, and learn about Louisiana's New Teacher Experience program. Lunch and a welcome bag included.

Who: New teachers in Louisiana (registration may be completed by the teacher or by their school system on the teacher's behalf)

Source: https://doe.louisiana.gov:8443/about/news-releases/release/2026/06/03/registration-open-for-new-teacher-experience-summer-kickoff-2026

Questions? Contact laurie.carlton@la.gov.

Teacher Professional Development Opportunity:

Flyer for a three-day educational event titled 'Changing Course: The River, The Science, The People' scheduled for June 15-17, 2026, in New Roads, Louisiana. It features a river landscape background and includes icons for river science, history and culture, environmental systems, and classroom connections. The flyer describes the event and its highlights, aimed at educators interested in Louisiana river systems, and mentions sponsors at the bottom, including Sea Grant Louisiana, Bayou STEM, and BTNEP.

Changing Course, presented by BTNEP, LA Sea Grant, and BayouSTEM, will be in New Roads, Louisiana hosting a teacher PD around the False River. Participants will:

  • Learn about river management at the Old River Control Structure

  • Engage in hands-on activities exploring the Great Flood of 1927

  • Explore environmental habitats and floodplain systems in central Louisiana

  • Investigate river dynamics, sediment processes, and hydrologic change

  • Examine the impacts of engineered river systems on communities and ecosystems

  • Develop professional contacts for future collaborations and field trips

  • Receive complimentary lodging, meals and program activities

  • Earn a participation stipend upon completion

    When: June 15–17, 2026
    Where: New Roads, Louisiana
    Who: 3rd -12 educators interested in: Place-based education, Environmental literacy, STEM integration, and Louisiana river systems.

Teacher Professional Development Opportunity:

Flyer announcing a Future Engineers workshop for K-12 teachers on May 16, 2026, at Fletcher Technical Community College, featuring a cartoon construction worker and city skyline.

Future Engineers, presented by STEM Education LLC, will be at Fletcher Technical Community College on Saturday, MAY 16, from 8:30-4:30 hosting a teacher PD around their Engineering curriculum. Register for an opportunity to experience this immersive, hands-on engineering program!

Where: IPT Building, Fletcher Technical Community College, 224 Rouses Drive, Schriever, LA 70395
Who: K-12 teachers; we will have something for everyone!

Flyer promoting a middle school artificial intelligence and machine learning program with robot illustrations and a photo of a robotics setup with a controller and circuit board.

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