Events and Workshops
Upcoming Events and Workshops
To be eligible to obtain the research-grade lab equipment, reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in the classroom, teachers need to attend one of our teacher training workshops. Our training workshops are free of charge. Upcoming workshops and applications are posted below.
If you have any questions, please check our FAQs page. Contact ABE-LA team (abe@lapromisefund.org) with any additional questions or to be placed on our workshop interest list.
Annual Teacher's Orientation Meeting at Fullerton College
Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Fullerton College | Room: TBD
We will be hosting an ABE-LA All-Teachers Orientation at Fullerton College to reconnect and discuss program updates, resources, processes, and procedures for the coming year. A light breakfast will be served at the commencement of the event, followed by raffle prize drawings at the conclusion of the event. You must be present to win! We ask that at least one teacher from each school attend this meeting. For those who are unable to attend, we plan to record the meeting and share it via our ABE-LA YouTube channel. You will be responsible for reviewing this information prior to participating in the ABE program this year. (You can attend the Pierce College or Fullerton College orientation).
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Annual Teacher's Orientation Meeting at Pierce College
Date: September 28, 2024 | Time: 9:00-11:30 am Location: Pierce College, CFS 91126
We will be hosting an ABE-LA All-Teachers Orientation at Pierce College to reconnect and discuss program updates, resources, processes, and procedures for the coming year. A light breakfast will be served at the commencement of the event, followed by raffle prize drawings at the conclusion of the event. You must be present to win! We ask that at least one teacher from each school attend this meeting. For those who are unable to attend, we plan to record the meeting and share it via our ABE-LA YouTube channel. You will be responsible for reviewing this information prior to participating in the ABE program this year. (You can attend the Pierce College or Fullerton College event).
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Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at Pierce College
Dates: October 19 - 20, 2024 | Location: Pierce College | Rooms: CFS 92009 & 91008
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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Intro to Biotechnology Sequence PDI at Fullerton College
Date: October 26, 2024 | Location: Fullerton College| Room: 429
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Intro to Biotechnology Sequence (Labs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 + Extension Labs: Dog Drool CSI, Kitten Paternity, Micro-plate Art). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at CSUCI
Dates: December, TBD | Location:CSUCI | Rooms: TBD
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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Exploring Precision Medicine (EPM) PDI
Dates: TBD | Location | TBD |
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Exploring Precision Medicine Lab. This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at LATTC
Dates: TBD, 2025 | Location:TBD | Rooms: TBD
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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Summer Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Dates: July, 2025 | Location: The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens | Rooms: TBD
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Colony PCR). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers.
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