Knowles Annual Conference

July 24, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA

For Teachers, By Teachers

Join us at the Knowles 2025 Annual Conference, where STEM educators and leaders will gather to discuss teaching practices, strategies, and leadership opportunities.

We invite teachers to engage in a dynamic professional learning experience at our annual conference. With so many options, there’s something for every educator. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate with peers, explore new strategies, and leave inspired to transform your classroom!

To secure your spot at the conference, a $50 registration fee is required. As a token of our appreciation for your dedication as a teacher, and to thank you for investing your time with us, all participants who attend the entire day will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. We hope this small gesture not only shows our gratitude but also inspires you with new ideas to bring back to your classroom.

Explore more than 25 sessions, tailored to your interests and teaching needs.
Be energized by an Ignite Talk, a fast-paced, 5-minute presentation featuring 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. These talks are designed to captivate and inspire with quick, impactful ideas.
Connect during our Poster Reception, showcasing innovative teaching practices and research.

Knowles Annual Conference

Attendees will receive a professional development certificate that they can provide to their schools, showcasing their dedication to ongoing professional learning and growth.

The conference is held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Philadelphia

237 S. Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107

Conference Themes

EQUITABLE INSTRUCTION

Pedagogical strategies that empower diverse populations of learners, teaching for social justice, and exploration of content that makes science and math accessible to all students.

PROFESSIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Introduction of practices that help enrich teachers’ lives by fostering balance, resilience, and sustainable success in their professional and personal journeys.

TEACHER LEADERSHIP

Cultivating professional learning communities, teacher mentoring, collegial planning, coaching, and teacher collaboration.

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

Why Attend

Be Inspired

Leave the conference re-energized and motivated to bring creativity and innovation to your teaching.

Collaborate

Share ideas, challenges, and solutions with peers in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Refresh Your Toolkit

Walk away with new tools, resources, and ideas to implement immediately in your classroom.

Network

Connect with fellow teachers and build a community of educators who are passionate about improving teaching and learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m a pre-service teacher, can I attend the Annual Conference or is it for teachers only?

Yes, you can attend.

How much does the conference cost?

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

Annual Conference & In-Person Academy Course Registration

July 21 – July 24, 2025

Step 1 of 3 – Attendee Registration

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Knowles Academy Courses

July 21 – July 23, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

During the week of our Annual 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 $25 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 will receive a $75 Amazon gift card

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.

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Engaging Students in Engineering Design

Learn how to plan and facilitate engineering design challenges that inspire your students to learn and apply math and science concepts as they solve real-world problems.

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Increase Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork

Participants will delve into strategies to improve collaboration through groupwork, learning how to address common pitfalls while engaging students with challenging content.

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Promote Sensemaking with Science & 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.

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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 2025.

Online Workshop

Project-Based Learning Basics
12/9/24 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

Increasing Participation in Groupwork
12/11/24 7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

What was groupwork like for you when you were a student? Do you want it to look similar or different? Are you enthusiastic about the idea of your students working in groups?In this workshop, teachers will learn how to leverage groupwork to provide students with more learning opportunities. Teachers will gain insights into productive groupwork while reflecting on their current groupwork practices. Facilitated by experienced teachers, participants will leave with small, practical changes that can be implemented to make groupwork structures more productive for all students.

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Online Workshop

Promote Engagement in Science through Lesson Design
1/22/25 7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

In this workshop, teachers will learn how high cognitive demand tasks increase opportunities for students to access learning. Teachers will explore ways of modifying tasks to increase students’ abilities to engage in sensemaking. This workshop will assist teachers in gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to design and modify tasks for their math classrooms to engage more learners.

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