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• Virtual POGIL Summit Meetings

  • Start
    20 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    16 May 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  Who?  Anyone interested in process-oriented, guided-inquiry learning. Feel free to invite your peers!

  What?  An informal opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions, try out new activities, and network with other POGIL practitioners.

  Registration will not be through our website. Please see below on how to RSVP.

  BONUS for WA State Teachers! Three Washington State STEM clock hours are available through WSTA for each meeting. Certificates of participation for post-secondary and non-WA teachers are also available.

  Cost:  There is no cost to simply attend a Summit. 

  When?  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time on the following Saturday mornings.

  Schedule of 2025-26 Summits

  September 20, 2025

  October 18, 2025

  November 15, 2025

  December 13, 2025

  January 10, 2026

  February 7, 2026

  March 14, 2026

  April 18, 2026

  May 16, 2026

  
  

  Where?  Remote - Online Zoom meeting

  RSVP and questions to Mare Sullivan, Summit Meeting Coordinator:  joe.mare.sullivan@gmail.com

  Issue during the meeting? Text (206) 453-0462

  Please RSVP so we can send the Zoom link, prepare breakout rooms to meet each participant's personal needs, and send clock hour registration information.

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• Mini-POGIL Experience for the HBCU Affinity Group

  • When
    25 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom

  Register

  This is a private event is for members of the HBCU Affinity Group.  If wish to attend but have not been given the registration code, please contact Melissa Reeves at mreeves@tuskegee.edu. 

  A 1-hour Mini POGIL Experience will introduce participants to elements of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning in the classroom including:

  • the roles used in POGIL classrooms 
  • the Learning Cycle and how it applies to POGIL activities 
  • the process skills students develop in a POGIL classroom

  Facilitator: Melissa Reeves

  
  

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• 2-Day PRIVATE Fundamentals of POGIL Workshop - A+ College Ready

  • Start
    20 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:15 AM
  • End
    21 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Tuscaloosa, AL

  
  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to....
  

  • Develop students' process skills through POGIL classroom interactions.
  • Collect a variety of tools to help facilitate POGIL activities in the classroom.
  • Explore several methods for assessing POGIL team interactions
  • Build effective POGIL teams
  • Leverage roles to optimize POGIL team interactions

  Facilitators: Beff Mancini and Melissa Reeves

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• One day PRIVATE Fundamentals of POGIL Workshop - MTSU

  • When
    7 Nov 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Murfreesboro, TN

  This event is an introductory workshop and is designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in POGIL activities, observe facilitation strategies firsthand, and learn about POGIL classroom implementation.
  

  After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • list the essential elements of POGIL pedagogy and philosophy
  • list desirable student learning outcomes supported by POGIL pedagogy
  • collect strategies to begin implementing POGIL in the classroom

  Facilitator:  Megan Hoffman
  

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• November 8, 2025 Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop

  • When
    8 Nov 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    27

  Register

  This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.  

  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:

  • Identify the essential elements of POGIL.
  • Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.
    
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills (21st century) into POGIL lessons.
    
  • Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

  Technical Specifications

  For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. 

  If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.

  Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.

  Workshop Materials

  Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop. 

  Registration
  

  Early Bird Cost:  $157  Deadline: October 10, 2025

  Regular Cost:  $177  Deadline: November 5, 2025

  
  

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by October 24, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after October 24, 2025.
  

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• January 17, 2026 Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop

  • When
    17 Jan 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    32

  Register

  This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.  

  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:

  • Identify the essential elements of POGIL.
  • Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.
    
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills (21st century) into POGIL lessons.
    
  • Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

  Technical Specifications

  For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. 

  If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.

  Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.

  Workshop Materials

  Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop. 

  Registration
  

  Early Bird Cost:  $157  Deadline: December 19, 2025

  Regular Cost:  $177  Deadline: January 14, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by January 2, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after January 2, 2026.
  

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• May 13 & 14, 2026 Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    13 May 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    14 May 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    37

  Register

  This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.  

  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:

  • Identify the essential elements of POGIL.
  • Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.
    
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills (21st century) into POGIL lessons.
    
  • Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

  Technical Specifications

  For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. 

  If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.

  Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.

  Workshop Materials

  Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop. 

  Registration
  

  Early Bird Cost:  $157  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2026

  Regular Cost:  $177  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, May 10, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by April 24, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after April 24, 2026.
  

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• June 24 & 25, 2026 Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    24 Jun 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    25 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    32

  Register

  This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.  

  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:

  • Identify the essential elements of POGIL.
  • Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.
    
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills (21st century) into POGIL lessons.
    
  • Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

  Technical Specifications

  For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. 

  If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.

  Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.

  Workshop Materials

  Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop. 

  Registration
  

  Early Bird Cost:  $157  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2026

  Regular Cost:  $177  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, June 21, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 10, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 10, 2026.
  

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• August 4 & 5, 2026 Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    4 Aug 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    5 Aug 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    32

  Register

  This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.  

  Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:

  • Identify the essential elements of POGIL.
  • Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.
    
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills (21st century) into POGIL lessons.
    
  • Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

  Technical Specifications

  For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. 

  If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.

  Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.

  Workshop Materials

  Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop. 

  Registration
  

  Early Bird Cost:  $157  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2026

  Regular Cost:  $177  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, July 29, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 21, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 21, 2026.
  

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