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• 2026 POGIL National Meeting - 24th Annual

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)

  Registration is closed

  The POGIL National Meeting (PNM) utilizes an application system.  Applications were collected and applicants were notified of an acceptance decision in January.  Accepted applicants may now register to attend the event.

  The 2026 POGIL National Meeting (PNM) will be held at Washington University in St. Louis, MO from June 13-16, 2026. The 2026 PNM is a working meeting intended to allow active members of the POGIL community to participate in important tasks to further the mission of The POGIL Project, guided by our new Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan 3). 

  The PNM provides opportunities for attendees to interact and collaborate with colleagues in a variety of ways that are consistent with the mission and vision of The POGIL Project. For this reason, the PNM includes a mix of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, poster sessions, and open working time. The 2026 meeting participants will work on strategic teams both during the meeting and throughout the following year.

  The registration fee includes on-campus housing for Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights, as well as all meals from Saturday dinner through Tuesday lunch.  Additional nights of housing and on-campus parking are available for an additional charge.  Campus housing is anticipated to be in Gregg House - a modern, air-conditioned, suite-style residence hall where participants will have private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms.

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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

  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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• POGIL Practitioner Collaborative 2026

  • Start
    29 Jun 2026
  •  
  • End
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom

  Register

  This conference utilizes an application system.  Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the conference has reached capacity.  To submit an application, click here.  Accepted applicants who have been given a registration code may register for the conference.

  Join us for a new virtual gathering from The POGIL Project—POGIL Practitioner Collaborative—designed to connect educators across the globe, deepen understanding of POGIL practices, and spark fresh ideas for the classroom. This accessible, community-centered event offers a dynamic mix of workshops, collaboration, and innovation, all aimed at strengthening the POGIL community and enhancing student learning. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or getting started on your POGIL journey, this is your opportunity to grow, share, and be inspired.

  Additional details can be found on our website at:

  https://pogil.org/pogil-practitioner-collaborative-2026

  
  

  Bonus Workshop on July 1, 2026: Regaining Bandwidth for Students and Educators
  

  Registration for the add-on workshop with plenary speaker Cia Verschelden is separate from the conference registration. To register for this 1/2-day workshop, please go to: https://events.pogil.org/event-6547565 

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

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $50 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by May 31, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 31, 2026.

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• ACS NORM 2026 Mini-POGIL Experience

  • When
    29 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Boise, ID

  This is a private event for ACS NORM 2026.

  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: Shawn Simonson 

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• 1/2 Day Workshop: Regaining Bandwidth for Students & Educators

  • When
    1 Jul 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
  • Spaces left
    21

  Register

  This 1/2-day workshop will be presented by Cia Verschelden, the premier plenary speaker for our POGIL Practitioner Collaborative 2026 (PPC 2026) event. Participants of the PPC 2026 conference will have priority registration status through March 31, 2026. Beginning April 1, registration will be open to the general POGIL public.

  Regaining Bandwidth for Students and Educators

  We will learn about several interventions designed to help students recover bandwidth, beginning with a strengths perspective about what skills and abilities they are bringing to the table – “funds of knowledge.” The interventions include community-building, values affirmation, connecting the known to the unknown, growth mindset, and high-hope syllabi.

  • Participants will:

  • Think about the ways in which we can increase certainty for students (or at least not add to uncertainty).

  • Understand that students (and educators) have “funds of knowledge” and that beginning with those strengths will help them recover bandwidth and increase the likelihood of academic success.

  • Be introduced to several evidence-based interventions that show promise in helping students regain bandwidth.

  • Reflect on the potential of the interventions for use in the classroom and in other settings with students and educators.

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

  Workshop Cancellation Policy

  A $10 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by May 31, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 31, 2026.

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• 2026 POGIL Writers' Retreat at Franklin & Marshall College

  • Start
    7 Jul 2026
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Lancaster, PA

  Register

  Admittance into the 2026 Writers' Retreat will be decided via an Application process. 

  Please click here to complete the application form for this Retreat.  Accepted applicants will be provided with a code to complete their registration.

  Workshop Description:  Our 2026 POGIL Writers' Retreat provides dedicated time and space for individuals or small teams to focus on developing, writing, and improving POGIL activities under the mentorship of experienced POGIL author coaches. Our Writers' Retreat will allow you to join a like-minded and supportive community so you can share ideas, receive individual consultations, and help each other progress with the writing process on a journey to produce your best work.

  The 4-day agenda includes workshop sessions focused on activity authoring and feedback, as well as ample time for writing and interacting with your fellow authors and coaches.

  The retreat is appropriate for authors in all content areas at both post-secondary and K-12 levels. 

  We are also offering an Advanced Writing Track this year for participants who have significant writing experience and/or have attended a previous Writers' Retreat.

  Prerequisites are Fundamentals of POGIL, Activity Writing, and PAC Training.

  The workshop will be held at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, beginning on Tuesday, July 7 at 8:15 AM and ending on Friday, July 10 at 3:30 PM. Participants should plan to arrive on Monday, July 6 in the late afternoon for registration and check in.

  Registration Fee:  Includes registration, workshop materials, 4 breakfasts/lunches/dinners, and on-campus housing.

  Registration: $975

  Housing:  The nights of July 6, 7, 8, & 9. (Check in on Monday, July 6.  Check out on Friday, July 10)  

  If you have any questions, please contact Julie Boldizar at julie.boldizar@pogil.org or 717.358.4661.

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• 2026 POGIL 3-day Summer Workshop at Franklin & Marshall College

  • Start
    7 Jul 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    9 Jul 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Lancaster, PA
  • Spaces left
    39

  Registration is closed

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 5
  

  Are you ready to take your classroom to the next level? The POGIL Project's 3-day summer workshop provides instructors at all levels with a significant opportunity to obtain professional development in teaching and active learning. The POGIL approach is an innovative method that has equipped thousands of educators with the tools to provide high-quality, active learning experiences for their students. Participants in this workshop will be immersed in the concepts that make POGIL unique, and ultimately bring back skills to their institutions that have been proven to help students work more productively, increase their mastery and retention of key concepts, and improve their academic and interpersonal process skills.

  On the first day of the workshop, those who are new to POGIL will attend a Fundamentals of POGIL session while those participants who have previously attended a POGIL workshop will attend two general sessions of universal application (such as POGIL Refresher, Fostering Inclusivity, Team Formation, etc). The end of the day and start of the second day will expose participants to Activity Structure and Modeling a POGIL Classroom, with an option to be introduced to POGIL Labs. For the remainder of the workshop, participants will follow a series of sessions focused on their chosen interest area - Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, or POGIL Labs. Check our our TRACK DESCRIPTIONS to consider which track is right for you.

  All workshop attendees will also participate in informative plenary sessions. Click here for a description of session offerings and a sample agenda: Session Description & Sample Agenda

  While the workshop focus is on STEM disciplines, POGIL methodology is widely applicable and attendees from all disciplines are encouraged to attend.
  

  WORKSHOP COST
  

  Workshop fee, which includes registration, materials, lunches and dinners, is $650. Early birds who register by March 31 pay only $600. On campus housing (optional) for 3 nights is available for an additional $250 and includes accompanying breakfasts.

  EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: March 31, 2026

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 5, 2026

  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
  

  There are TWO types of scholarships available for our 3-day in-person workshop at F&M College in Lancaster, PA!  One scholarship is need-based and the other is available to applicants whose institution meets certain requirements.  You will be considered for both scholarships using the same application.

  Scholarship Details & Application

  The application deadline for both scholarships is May 1, 2026.  Priority consideration for the need-based scholarship will be given to applications received by April 1, 2026.

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• Classroom Facilitation Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    13 Jul 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    16 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom

  Register

  Make the most out of facilitating POGIL activities without having to leave home! We know that designing a classroom environment that is student-centered, collaborative, and responsive requires a different set of teaching strategies. This virtual session will give you the tools and confidence you need to run POGIL activities in your classroom, maximize content understanding, help your students grow their 21st century skills, and engage more deeply in subject matter. Our 4-day Classroom Facilitation Virtual Workshop features interactive team activities, as well as small homework assignments (~30 minutes) after each session. Workshop sessions will run from 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday-Thursday.

  Explore ways to strengthen your facilitation by:

  • Collecting a variety of tools to help manage POGIL activities in the classroom. 

  • Building effective teams and leveraging roles.

  • Developing students' process (21st century) skills through classroom interactions.

  • Exploring methods for assessing team interactions and increasing creativity, student responsiveness, and belonging.

  Prerequisites

  Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop. We will review your workshop participation and contact you if we feel you may not have met this requirement.

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

  Workshop Materials

  A packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the address you provide during registration if you are located in the United States and have registered and paid by June 29, 2026. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after June 29, 2026, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.

  Registration
  

  Early Bird: $285  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2026

  Regular: $350  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, July 1, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please 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 22, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 22, 2026.
  

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• Activity Writing Virtual Workshop

  • Start
    20 Jul 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    23 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom

  Register

  If you have a great idea for a POGIL activity, we can help you write it without you leaving home! In this evidence-based, learner-centered curriculum development workshop, you will learn how to structure an activity using the Learning Cycle, weave process skills into the questions, and develop clear, robust models. Our 4-day Activity Writing Virtual Workshop features interactive team activities, as well as small homework assignments (~30 minutes) after each session. Workshop sessions will run from 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday-Thursday. On Friday, an optional Collaborative Feedback Training will be offered to allow participants to submit their own POGIL activities to the POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, review others’ activities, and classroom test draft activities.

  Join us to learn the key elements of authoring POGIL activities, including:

  • Writing exploration, concept invention, and application questions that result in content mastery.

  • Developing models that allow students to construct their own understanding.

  • Incorporating key process (21st century) skills into activities.

  • Assessing activities with POGIL Project rubrics.

  Prerequisites

  Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop. We will review your workshop participation and contact you if we feel you may not have met this requirement.

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

  Workshop Materials 

  A packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the address you provide during registration if you are located in the United States and have registered and paid by June 29, 2026. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after June 29, 2026, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
  

  Registration

  Early Bird: $285  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2026

  Regular: $350  Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, July 8, 2026

  If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please 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 29, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 29, 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

  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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