Events and Workshops
Upcoming Events and Workshops
To be eligible to obtain the lab equipment, reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in the classroom, teachers are required to attend one of our teacher training workshops. Our training workshops are free of charge. Upcoming workshops and events are posted below. If you have any questions, please contact the ABE-LA team (abe@lapromisefund.org) with any additional questions or to be placed on our workshop interest list.
Bowling for Bonds: Mixing and Mingling with ABE
Date: Monday, June 15th 2026 | Location: Concourse Bowling Alley | Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Join us ABE staff and fellow educators for a professional social evening of bowling and networking. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas, and build community in a relaxed setting.
Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI for San Bernardino County Teachers
Dates: June 24–25, 2026 | Location: CSU San Bernardino | Rooms: TBD
Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program as well as veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow a complete suite of equipment and all reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in their classrooms. This event is for San Bernardino teachers, by invitation only.
Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at East Los Angeles Community College
Date: July 13-16, 2026 | Location: East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC) | Room: TBD
This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program as well as veteran ABE teachers. It will cover the Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1 - 6 and Colony PCR). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow a complete suite of equipment and all reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in their classrooms. Teachers attending all four days will receive a $200 gift card. Deadline to register is June 22, 2026.
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2026 ABE-LA Annual Teacher's Meeting
Date: TBD; Saturday, Late August - Early September | Location: LA Pierce College & Fullerton College | Time: TBD
Join us on Saturday at either Fullerton or Pierce College. We'll reconnect, share program updates and resources for the new year, and enjoy a light breakfast. We will also be handing out free give aways of lab equipment and PPE after! The registration link will be posted once a date has been solidified.
Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at Fullerton Community College
Date: September, 2026 | Location: Fullerton Community College | Room: TBD
This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program as well as veteran ABE teachers. It will cover the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, and 5A/B). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow a complete suite of equipment and all reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in their classrooms. Teachers attending all four days will receive a $200 gift card. Registration will open closer towards the date.
You can find the ABE LA Team at the following STEM-based outreach events:
- Career Day at Westbrook Middle School 5/27/2026
- CSUCI STEAM Carnival 3/6/2027
- LA Maker Faire + City of STEM 4/2027