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STEM ConnectED Day is one of the most popular Professional Development (PD) experiences in Delaware. Sign up for the DFSME Newsletter to get notified when registration opens. Seats are limited and all sessions are first-come first-served.
Choose Your Session(s) – attend one or both!
- Morning (8:30–11:30 AM) – Light breakfast included
- Afternoon (12:30–3:30 PM) – Lunch included
Important Details:
- 3 hours of DOE Professional Development credit per session
- PDMS registration also required for professional development (PD) credit.
- Transportation is your responsibility, so plan locations carefully.
- Seats are limited.
- Attendance will be taken. Please confirm with your school/district that you may attend.
- Session descriptions, safety/security/accessibility guidelines, and host-specific policies will be sent in your confirmation email.
- All educators are welcome to attend — public, charter, private, homeschool, and higher ed. Do you want to attend as part of a group? Please have each educator register individually. Questions? Email Ryan@DFSME.org
What teachers said about the 2025 STEM ConnectED Day:
“In 20 years of education, this was by far the most interesting and meaningful Professional Development day I have attended.”
“In 29 years, I have never had a State PD day that was so educational and refreshing.”
“This professional development is the best kind of hands-on experience and real life applications that we can teach and share with our students.”
“BEST PD experience I have had in a long time! Made amazing contacts to connect our students with the amazing companies in Delaware.”
“This is such a powerful way to connect real industry back to schools. I wish more people in my school could have taken the opportunity.”
“I love having PD that meets or exceeds the standards of engagement we hold ourselves to as teachers. It’s meaningful, interactive, well thought out, holistic — all the things. This day is the best PD ever.”
“It was wonderful. I can’t say enough how valuable this day was to learn more about opportunities for my students, network with other educators, and simply see what our state has to offer.”
“I feel inspired to try new things in my classes moving forward.”
Is your business or organization interested in becoming a host or sponsor for STEM ConnectED Day 2026? Email Ryan@dfsme.org for more information!
Looking for the 2025 STEM ConnectED Day page? Here’s a link to the archived page.