Events and Workshops
Upcoming Events and Workshops
To be eligible to obtain the lab equipment, reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in the classroom, teachers are required to attend one of our teacher training workshops. Our training workshops are free of charge. Upcoming workshops and events are posted below.
If you have any questions, please contact the ABE-LA team (abe@lapromisefund.org) with any additional questions or to be placed on our workshop interest list.
Non-ABE Science Events for Teachers and Students
Annual ABE Teacher's Meeting
Date: September 6, 2025 | Location: Pierce College | Room: 91126
Date: September 6, 2025 | Location: Fullerton College | Room 401
Description: We will be hosting ABE-LA Teacher Meetings at both Fullerton and Pierce Colleges Saturday, September 6, 2025 to reconnect and discuss program updates, resources, and procedures for the coming year. A guest speaker will be at each event. A light breakfast will be served and donations will be given away afterwards.
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-LA program this year.
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Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at Pierce College
Dates: October 18-19, 2025 | Location: Pierce College | Rooms: 91008 and 92009
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program as well as 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 a complete suite of equipment and all reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in their classrooms.
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