Knowles Annual Meeting

July 19–22, 2027 | Austin, TX

2027 Knowles Teacher Conference

July 22, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Hyatt Regency

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Conference Strands

Emerging Strategies

This strand highlights practices that respond to emerging trends in math and science education; experimenting with new approaches that can transform learning.

Equitable Instruction

This strand highlights practices that expand access, cultivate belonging, and disrupt inequities through creative and research-informed instruction.

Sustainability

This strand highlights practices that help teachers nurture their well-being, sustain joy in their work, and create conditions for long-term impact.

Teacher Leadership

This strand highlights practices that demonstrate how teachers lead change through collaboration, advocacy, and collective action.

Why Attend

NETWORKING

REFRESH YOUR TOOLKIT

BE INSPIRED

Knowles provides some of the highest quality professional development. Every session you attend will be impactful and actionable and is led by people that really care about students and math and science learning. You will spend your day grappling with the complexities of teaching.

Kim Cascade, H.S. Math Teacher, San Francisco, CA

Knowles Academy Courses

July 19 – July 21, 2027 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

During the week of our Annual Teacher Conference, we’re excited to offer four Knowles Academy courses. When you register, you’ll choose one course to attend for all three days, as each course is designed as a multi-day experience. A $50 registration fee is required to secure your spot. As a token of our appreciation for your commitment to your students and advancing math and science education, attendees who complete all three days of their selected course, and complete our feedback survey, will receive a $100 gift card.

Promote Sensemaking with Science & Math Practices

Throughout the course, participants engage in hands-on explorations of phenomena, learning how to guide students in constructing, evaluating, and refining ideas. Participants learn to critically assess and redesign curricular materials to maximize student proficiency in science and math practices. Participants emerge with a newfound perspective on science and math education, equipped with tools and strategies to redefine their classrooms as vibrant hubs of exploration.

Increase Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork

Our course introduces Complex Instruction (CI) as a research-backed instructional strategy. Participants will delve into strategies to improve collaboration through groupwork, learning how to address common pitfalls while engaging students with challenging content. By the end of the course, teachers will possess a toolkit of strategies to improve group dynamics, foster participation, and deepen student engagement in collaborative settings.

Coaching for Teacher Development

Our course supports administrators and teacher leaders in developing their instructional coaching skills through problem-solving, self-reflection, and meaning-making. Participants will learn about three coaching stances: Cognitive, Collaborative, and Consulting, which will serve as a framework for participants to develop specific coaching plans tailored to teachers at various experience levels and contexts. Participants will leave ready to implement specific coaching plans that cater to the diverse needs of teachers at all experience levels and contexts, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous professional growth within their schools.

AI Essentials for Educators

Through collaborative exploration and discussion, participants will examine ethical considerations such as bias, misinformation, and academic integrity, and consider how these issues impact teaching and learning. Educators will also explore practical strategies for leveraging AI in their professional practice, including lesson planning, communication, and redesigning student learning tasks. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a deeper understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations, expand their own AI literacy, and will leave with strategies for thoughtfully integrating AI into their work while supporting student AI literacy.

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Interested in joining us for the 2027 Knowles Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas? Complete the form to be notified when registration opens. We’ll send you an email when registration is available, along with event details and information about how to participate. We hope to see you in Austin!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can attend.

The meeting registration fee is $50 and is due at the time of registration.

The Knowles Teacher Conference is geared for any educator who supports K-12 STEM instruction (teachers, administrators, directors, coaches, etc.). While many of the sessions target middle and high school instruction, other sessions, including those on sustainability, teacher leadership, and math and science practices, are accessible to any K-12 STEM teacher.

Yes, all attendees will receive a professional learning certificate (10 hours) for attending the Teacher Conference.

Individuals who also attend our 3-day In-Person Academy Courses will also receive a professional learning certificate (24 hours)

Yes, you can elect to participate in a 3-day course or the Teacher Conference. You are also more than welcome to attend all 4 days (Academy Course and the Teacher Meeting).

Breakfast, lunch and a dinner reception are included in the registration fee, in addition to parking at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center.

Yes, you can share the meeting flyer linked above. Additionally, we have a sample letter that you can share with your administration to notify them of your participation in the meeting. This letter can also be used to request approval for funding.

Knowles Academy

Attend an online professional learning six-week online course or a 90-minute online workshop to experience our professional learning before attending our conference in July 2026.

Online Workshop

Exploring a Physical Science Phenomenon through the Practices of Science
10/15/26 7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

In this workshop, teachers will explore a physical science phenomenon to develop an understanding of how the practices of questioning, modeling, and data analysis support students in building content knowledge. Together teachers will consider places in their curriculum where phenomena and science practices can support students in building content knowledge.

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Online Workshop

Project-Based Learning Basics
10/20/26 7:30–9:00PM ET Free

Understanding math and science enables citizens to make critical, informed decisions that support individual wellbeing and civic participation. We see project-based learning (PBL) as a highly effective way to address these challenges. In order to harness the potential of these courses to improve the lives of all students, teachers need specialized support in leveraging PBL in math and science. Come learn with us about some of the basics of PBL, such as entry events, end products, checkpoints, and other core components. Walk away with the next steps to begin implementing PBL in your class.

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Online Workshop

AI Essentials for Educators
10/27/26 Free

Discover how AI can enhance your teaching practice. In this course, you’ll explore practical applications of AI tools that can support both classroom instruction and behind-the-scenes tasks like lesson planning. We’ll provide hands-on opportunities to engage with AI and consider how it can be adapted to your specific teaching context. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to deepen your AI literacy, you’ll leave equipped with tools and strategies to confidently incorporate AI into your teaching.

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