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.
Exploring Precision Medicine Pilot PDI
Date: January 31, 2026 | Location: LA Mission College | Room: TBD
Description: We’re excited to invite experienced ABE teachers to participate in a pilot and feedback session for our Exploring Precision Medicine lab and curriculum. This session will provide an in-depth look at our latest revision, including hands-on activities focused on precision medicine.
Because this lab is still in development, we’re seeking a small group of highly experienced teachers to help us identify areas for improvement before rolling it out broadly. This event is invitation only.
Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at Fullerton College
Date: March 7 - 8, 2026 | Location: Fullerton College | Room: TBD
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.
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Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI for Chaffey Junior Union High School District
Dates: May 6 - 7, 2026 | Location: TBD| 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 Chaffey Junior Union High School District teachers only.
You can find the ABE LA Team at the following STEM-based outreach events:
- City of STEM & LA Maker Faire: April 11, 2026.