Fuel Your Curiosity. Ignite Your Classroom
About this Event
The Santa Clara County Office of Education invites all TK-12 educators to explore interactive stations and meet fellow educators, STEAM, and innovation partners offering resources, support, and future collaboration opportunities. Step into a high-energy day designed for educators! Dive into hands-on STEAM experiences, discover classroom-ready ideas, and spark connections that last beyond the event.
What’s in it for YOU:
- Explore interactive STEM stations!
- Free STEM Kit with ready-to-use resources
- Attend STEM Flash Sessions
- Get hands-on and creative in the SCCOE Maker Space and RAFT Maker Mobile!
- Step into the Apple Room to explore augmented reality and accessibility in action.
- Book exclusive one-on-one office hours with SCCOE content coordinators for expert guidance and insight!
AND…
- Enjoy delicious tacos—on us!
- Take a quick field trip to RAFT at 2:00 PM (just 686 steps from SCCOE) and receive up to $100 in store credit to shop plus a free membership!
- The first 50 registered participants will receive a free copy of “The Promises and Perils of AI” by Ken Shelton & Dee Lanier.
Get ready to fuel your next big classroom project!
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Location: Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
This will be an in-person event.
Cost: $30
Grade Level: TK - 12
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ongoing Exploration
Info: Explore interactive STEAM stations, create something in the SCCOE Makerspace, check out the RAFT Maker Mobile and don't miss to experience augmented reality in the Apple Room!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Flash Sessions – Round 1
Info: Join quick, high-energy 20-minute sessions (session titles coming soon!)
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
Info: Enjoy a delicious lunch—our treat! Take time to connect and recharge
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Flash Sessions – Round 2
Info: Continue learning with more sessions!
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Raffle & Wrap-Up
Info: Stick around for exciting raffle prizes and closing announcements or walk over to RAFT!
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
RAFT Store Experience
Info: Go to RAFT to receive your $100 store credit + free membership (OPEN TO ONLY THOSE WHO REGISTERED FOR THE STEAM EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT AT SCCOE).
Event venue & nearby stays
1290 Ridder Park Dr, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, United States
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