Supported by the National Science Foundation (Award #2534508)

Welcome to the conference hub for Shaping the Future of Curriculum-Based Professional Learning (CBPL) in Science Education, hosted by UC Davis and Northwestern University. This page will continue to be updated with all materials, logistics, and resources needed for the ongoing post-conference work!

A successful gathering!

Thanks to all who joined for the conference in Evanston! We engaged in productive dialog about the core elements of CBPL, the challenges in effective design and implementation and the needs for research and practitioner-facing products moving forward. Conference participants have been invited to submit proposals for conference-inspired products in order to continue the work in the coming months. We will link to these products and artifacts from the in-person gathering. Stay tuned!

Conference Schedule (Archived)

Pre-Conference Zoom Session

Two pre-conference options were offered on Zoom:

• Tuesday, February 24, 2:00–4:00 pm Central 
• Thursday, February 26, 5:00–7:00 pm Central

In-Person Conference: March 8–10, 2026, The Orrington Hotel, Evanston, IL

• Sunday, March 8 — Arrival and evening kick-off dinner at 6 pm in the Heritage Ballroom at the conference hotel.
• Monday, March 9 — 8:30-4:30 working sessions; dinner at 6:30 pm at the Blue Horse Tavern in Evanston (walkable from the hotel).
• Tuesday, March 10 — 8:30-12:00 pm (boxed lunch provided)

Travel and Lodging

The conference and most meals were held at the Orrington Hilton Hotel in Evanston, Illinois, where most out-of-town participants will be staying.

There are a number of public garage options near the hotel, including the Church Street Garage ($18/day) across the street. There is only limited and rather expensive valet parking at the hotel.