Applying with a co-applicant is recommended but optional. Co-applicants will need to submit their own complete application.

Acceptance to this professional learning program requires a commitment to attend and participate in all program events. The participant will communicate directly with the Battelle Education program manager in case of any emergencies that would prevent the participant from attending.*

Mandatory dates by state Michigan - Kickoff Event (In-Person): June 15–17, 2026 | Warren, MI - Community of Practice (Virtual, Afterschool): August 4, September 8, October 6, 2026; January 12, 2027 | 3:30–5:00 PM - Full-Day Virtual Conferences: November 5, 2026; February 1, 2027 - Wrap-Up Event (In-Person): April 2, 2027 | Location TBD Ohio - Kickoff Event (In-Person): June 15–17, 2026 | Columbus, OH - Community of Practice (Virtual, Afterschool): August 4, September 8, October 6, 2026; January 12, 2027 | 3:30–5:00 PM - Full-Day Virtual Conferences: November 5, 2026; February 1, 2027 - Wrap-Up Event (In-Person): April 2, 2027 | Columbus, OH South Carolina - Kickoff Event (In-Person): July 7–9, 2026 | Charleston, SC - Community of Practice (Virtual, Afterschool): August 19, - September 9, October 14, 2026; January 13, March 10, 2027 - Full-Day Virtual Conferences: November 5, 2026; February 1, 2027 - Wrap-Up Event (In-Person): April 9, 2027 California - Kickoff Event (In-Person): July 2026 (Three days - Week of July 6-10) | San Diego, CA - Full-Day Virtual Conferences: November 5, 2026; February 1, 2027 - Wrap-Up Event (In-Person): Spring 2027 | Dates TBD