NSTA conference in Anaheim running from April 15-18, 2026 with special member rates for CASE members.

NSTA's premier professional learning event bringing together science and STEM educators for four days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and growth. The conference features sessions & workshops, institutes, special events, expo hall, keynote speakers, and multiple conference strands including three-dimensional assessment, AI in education, teaching strategies, leadership and advocacy, teacher well-being, and lesson showcase. Includes complimentary grab & go breakfast on Thursday and Friday mornings (6:45-8:00 AM) and optional boxed lunches for purchase.

Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning. National Conference registration is NOT required to attend the Leaders Institute. However, participants who register for the Leaders Institute are eligible to purchase conference registration at a discounted rate. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

National Conference in Anaheim featuring the Expo Hall where attendees can engage with industry representatives, view product demos, and explore science and STEM educational resources and tools. The expo hall operates April 16-18 with varying hours each day.

Full-day workshop providing an immersive, interactive experience focused on elementary science education. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Full-day workshop providing an immersive, interactive experience focused on middle and high school science education with place-based data. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Full-day workshop introducing Mark Rober's 3-D (and totally free) middle school science curriculum. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Full-day workshop focused on supporting multilingual learners in science education. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Full-day workshop on using stories and children's books to teach science. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Full-day workshop focused on educator well-being and creating compassionate learning environments. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

Hands-on workshop for elementary and middle school educators on designing 3D assessments using generative AI. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.

High-energy session for first-time NSTA conference attendees. Helps navigate the conference app, build learning paths, and connect with other attendees. Additional session on Thursday, April 16 at 7:15-7:45 AM.

Full-day workshop presented by NSTA and BSCS Science Learning. This immersive session explores specific approaches using lesson examples and video footage to see how intentional strategies and routines promote language and science understanding. Participants will learn how high-quality science curricula foster opportunities for multilingual learners to interact with the classroom community to share their ideas, deepen their ability to engage in science, and make sense of the natural world. Key takeaways include: how intentional instructional design supports multilingual learners, strategies that promote language-rich collaborative science classrooms, and real-world video examples and specific strategies from classrooms. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Full-day workshop focusing on integrating science and literacy through children's books. Morning sessions cover The Next Time You See Series, NSTA Kids™ books, and award-winning STEM literature. Afternoon includes collaborative lesson planning in grade-band groups. Participants can win free NSTA Kids™ Text Sets. Limited space available.

In this transformative keynote, Erin delivers a powerful framework in her signature entertaining and high-energy style, designed to help leaders and teams unlock next-level performance while maintaining balance and resilience. Packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories drawn from her hyper-growth leadership background and decades of research with CEOs, Fortune 100 leaders, Olympians and celebrities, Erin empowers audiences to move beyond hustle culture and embrace strategies that drive exceptional results without burning out. Takeaways include learning how to maintain energy and focus while achieving ambitious goals, identifying high-leverage actions that drive results and fulfillment, inspiring teams to perform at their best, and developing sustainable habits that keep you and your team at the top of your game.