July 19–22, 2027 | Austin, TX
Knowles Annual Meeting
2027 Knowles Teacher Conference
July 22, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Hyatt Regency
More information coming soon!
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
Course offerings coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, you can attend.
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The meeting registration fee is $50 and is due at the time of registration.
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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.
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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)
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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).
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Breakfast, lunch and a dinner reception are included in the registration fee, in addition to parking at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center.
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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.
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Online Workshop 
AI Essentials for Educators
7:30-9:00 PM ET 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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Online Course 
Increasing Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork
7:00PM – 9:00PM ET 25.00 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. Dates: September 23, 2026 – October 28, 2026
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Online Workshop 
Project-Based Learning Basics
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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