Part of the Tennessee Visual Impairments Virtual Academy (TN VIVA) Series. This is a Fall Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) Meeting. There is also mention of a professional development series for educators, community stakeholders, and families looking to best serve students with visual impairments, which may be related to this event.

The Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google, recognizes leadership and dedication that increases student interest in STEM. One award is given per each of Iowa's six STEM regions. Eligible nominees are licensed, full-time PK-12 Iowa teachers who incorporate STEM in public or non-public school classrooms and spend at least 75% of working hours in the classroom. Self-nominations and previous award recipients are not eligible. Recipients will be announced in early 2027.

Professional development (PD) for P-12 educators exploring STEM, STEAM, and STREAM education instruction, technology, and cutting-edge techniques. New Flexible Format: Option A: 12:00–4:00 pm (up to 4 contact hours); Option B: 4:00–8:00 pm (up to 4 contact hours); Option C: 12:00–8:00 pm (up to 8 contact hours). Itinerary: 12:00–1:30 pm Lunch, Showcase #1, and Raffle #1; 1:40–2:15 pm Concurrent Session 1; 2:25–3:00 pm Concurrent Session 2; 3:10–3:50 pm Concurrent Session 3; 3:50–4:00 pm Collection from Raffle #1; 4:00–4:15 pm Welcome and Awards; 4:15–5:20 pm Dinner/Dessert, Showcase #2, and Raffle #2; 5:30–6:05 pm Concurrent Session 4; 6:15–6:50 pm Concurrent Session 5; 7:00–8:00 pm Sharathon and Collection from Raffle #2. Features: 3 Unique Learning Sessions (Instructional Programs & Strategies, Interactive Workshops, Sharathon), Showcase of Regional Resources, Raffle Prizes, STEM Educator Awards, up to 8 Contact Hours, Lunch and/or Dinner and Dessert. Target audience: Pre-service Teachers, Teachers, School Administrators, Instructional Coaches. Collaboratively presented by CINSAM and regional partners.