TGR Foundation Educator Symposium Registration Form

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TGR Foundation Educator Symposium
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
TGR Learning Lab - Anaheim, CA
The TGR Foundation Educator Symposium invites in-school and out-of-school educators, community-based organizations, and industry partners from across Southern California to come together in a spirit of collaboration and innovation. Together, we’ll create the conditions for all students to access real-world learning experiences - especially in STEM - that build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in the future workforce.

Join us to:
  • Create hands-on, student-centered learning experiences
  • Create opportunities for resource-sharing and networking
  • Create connections to future career pathways

The Symposium will feature a variety of interactive workshops as well as a Resource Fair.

There is no cost to attend.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

8:00am - 8:30am   -   Check-in and Breakfast
8:30am - 12:30pm  -   Program
12:30pm - 1:00pm  -   Lunch and Networking
12:30pm - 1:30pm   -   Resource Fair and Raffle
1:00pm - 2:00pm  -   Driving Range Open for Attendees
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Page 2 - Workshop Preferences

Workshop Session #1

Please review the list of workshops available during the first session and select the one you would most like to attend.


FutureBuilt - Focused Career Start Here! (facilitated by Orange County Regional Consortium)
Explore Orange County’s high-demand careers and access ready-to-use lesson plans that connect students to real-world opportunities through FutureBuilt.org.

ImPRESSive Designs (facilitated by TGR Foundation)
Equip students with real-world design and print production skills through project-based learning that blends creativity with career readiness.

Innovation in the Classroom: Using Technology to Engage Students (facilitated by TGR Foundation)
Explore how tools like the Merge EDU Cube and other tech strategies can transform classroom engagement through hands-on, immersive learning experiences.

Inventive Teaching: Bringing Makerspaces to Life (facilitated by TGR Foundation)
Explore the maker mindset and discover hands-on strategies to integrate creativity, collaboration, and innovation into any classroom.

Teach Precision Pipetting Like a Pro: Demonstrating Hands-on Biotech (facilitated by University Lab Partners)
Master micropipetting through a fun, hands-on activity that builds biotech skills and sparks student interest in lab science and STEM careers.

Unlocking Genius: Culturally Responsive Approaching to Engaging Black Male Youth in STEM, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (facilitated by The Hidden Genius Project)
Discover proven strategies from The Hidden Genius Project to empower Black male students through culturally relevant STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs.

Workshop Session #2

Please review the list of workshops available during the second session and select the one you would most like to attend.


Defying Gravity with Space for Teachers (facilitated by Space for Teachers)

Bring space science to life with hands-on microgravity experiments that align with NGSS and inspire students to see themselves as future scientists and engineers.


From Chalkboards to Chatbots: A Conversation on Teaching AI in the Classroom (facilitated by TGR Foundation)

Dive into AI and machine learning with engaging tools and activities that make complex concepts accessible and exciting for students.


From Education to Opportunity: Building the Next Generation Workforce (facilitated by High School Inc. Academies Foundation)

Discover how High School Inc. bridges education and industry through career-themed academies and partnerships that prepare students for success.


Introduction to Emerging Technologies (facilitated by The Coding School)

Get hands-on with cutting-edge tech like AI, quantum computing, and biotech, and learn how to prepare students for the future of work.


Spectrum: Harm Reduction 101 (facilitated by The LGBTQ Center OC)

Learn harm reduction strategies and how to support students facing substance use challenges with empathy, resources, and overdose prevention tools.


STEM Mindset for Every Classroom: A Framework for Creativity, Connection, and Problem-Solving (facilitated by Girls Inc. of Orange County)

Learn how STEM thinking—curiosity, iteration, and resilience—can enhance learning across all subjects and help students tackle real-world challenges.


Workshop Session #3

Please review the list of workshops available during the third session and select the one you would most like to attend.


A World of Color: AI-Powered Visual Design to Spark Student Engagement (facilitated by Orange County Regional Consortium)

Empower students with AI-driven design tools to create vibrant visuals that enhance learning, creativity, and classroom engagement.


Brain Changers: Equipping Educators to Unlock Student Potential Before 25 (facilitated by Higher Ground Youth & Family Services)

Explore brain-based strategies to boost student engagement, decision-making, and long-term success during the critical years of brain development.


Gamification and Game Design in the Classroom (facilitated by Playwerks and WhizGirls Academy)

Transform learning into an adventure by applying game design principles and creating interactive, student-centered educational experiences.


Heavy Gases, Hot Planets, and Climate Connections: Hands-on STEM with databot (facilitated by databot)

Use real-time data and inquiry-based activities to explore gas density, atmospheric pressure, and climate science in a way that’s both engaging and NGSS-aligned.


Insider Recs: Writing for Impact with a Little Help from AI (facilitated by Harvey Mudd College)

Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT can support (not replace!) your voice as a recommender, helping you brainstorm, organize, and refine your letters with greater ease and confidence.


Mentorship that Multiplies: Building Belonging, Leadership, and Truancy Prevention through Dual-Impact Mentoring (facilitated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire)

Discover how dual-impact mentoring builds leadership, belonging, and career readiness while improving attendance and engagement for underserved youth.


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