Professional Learning for Emerging Tech & Career-Connected Classrooms
Helping educators bring semiconductors, photonics, and advanced manufacturing into existing courses.
What is SparkEd?
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A flexible professional learning program that helps grades 3–14 educators bring semiconductors, photonics, advanced manufacturing, and quantum concepts into their classrooms through career-connected learning, systems thinking, and ready-to-use activities.
- Grades 3-14
- Career-Connected Learning
- Emerging technology
- Read-to-use activities
Upcoming Cohorts
Microelectronics Ready: NEMC Edition
Virtual Live Session: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00-4:30 ET
Completion Window: Wednesday, October 28 to Friday, November 20
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6–7 hours of virtual professional development with live and asynchronous learning
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Ready-to-use classroom resources tied to microelectronics, coding, and career-connected learning
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Practical strategies for connecting classroom learning to real-world careers
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Flexible materials adaptable across grade levels and subjects
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Emerging technology spotlights and access to project-based classroom learning that extends microelectronics and career-connected learning in a deeper way
SparkEd Impact
Teachers rated their understanding of key emerging technologies before and after completing the SparkEd professional development. Here are the results:
What Educators Are Saying
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