# Event Details - **Event Name**: OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Is your district piloting or adopting OpenSciEd science instructional materials? This user group can provide a way to learn more & connect.About this EventWelcome to the OpenSciEd User Group!The Math & Science Collaborative (AIU MSC) is hosting a K-12 OpenSciEd (OSE) User Group during the 2026-2027 school year. This professional learning provides both new and experienced implementers of OpenSciEd at any grade level the opportunity to learn more about skillfully teaching with this high-quality set of science instructional materials. While OSE embodies our PA STEELS standards as well as the shifts called for by A Framework for K–12 Science Education (NRC, 2012), these changes in classroom practice can be a heavy lift! That is where the OSE User Group can help. We will delve into common questions and concerns raised by our local OSE-implementing school districts, and we will provide opportunities to connect with other OSE-implementors throughout the region.Come and join our group for a professional learning experience full of learning, collaborating, and connecting that will benefit you, your colleagues, and your students!WHO:Any educators piloting (planning to pilot), implementing, or supporting implementation of OpenSciEd Instructional Materials at any grade level(s)WHEN:September 9, 2026November 16, 2026January 7, 2027March 9, 2027WHERE:Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA 15120) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/homestead/openscied-user-group;-2026-2027-school-year/100001989352702485 - **Event Categories**: science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-09-09T12:15:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Homestead - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA - **lat**: 40.41372609999999 - **long**: -79.9088628 - **full address**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/699fec20bfe972c5a85e1df6ab2c57f088a780b9d62a79ac42bce4c42c12ebd2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778703527 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year being held? - **A:** OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year? - **A:** OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year? - **A:** OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year is organized by AIU Math & Science Collaborative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Homestead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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