Earn 45 CTLE hours: Apply for the Kerlin STEAM Institute

Open to: Grades K-2 Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) and Bank Street Graduate School of Education are partnering to offer three connected courses that help K-2 educators bring active STEAM learning into their classrooms.

Participants who complete all three courses will earn 3 graduate credits from Bank Street Graduate School of Education (equivalent to 45 CTLE hours) and receive a STEAM Certificate.

The program is free of charge and includes hands-on learning sessions at NYSCI, live virtual meetings, and independent coursework.

Participants must be available to attend and complete all three courses.

Key dates: 

  • Orientation on Zoom: Thursday December 3 from 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. EDUC 850 Introduction to STEAM in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • In-person session at NYSCI: Saturday January 9 from 10:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
  • Live videoconference sessions: Thursdays – January 14, 21, and 28, and February 4 from 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. EDUC 851 Materials Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • In-person session at NYSCI: Saturday February 27 from10:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
  • Live videoconference sessions: Thursdays – March 4, 11, and 18 and April 1 from 4:00p.m. 5:30p.m. EDUC 852 Developmentally Appropriate Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • In-person session at NYSCI: Saturday – May 8 from 10:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
  • Live videoconference sessions: Thursdays – May 13 and 20 from 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
  • In-person session at NYSCI: Saturday June 5 from 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Location: New York Hall of Science 4701 111th Street Corona NY 11368
Registration deadline: 11/09/2026
Take action: Apply
For more information: Michaela Labriole mlabriole@nysci.org