Archive: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Anaheim 2026, March 24, 2026

In this web seminar participants will learn:

  • The ins and outs of session planning and how to navigate your way around the conference.
  • Why you should attend the NSTA First Timers Session.
  • How NSTA Conference Courses and Pathways can enhance your conference experience.
  • How to get NSTA transcripts and graduate-level credit.

To prepare for this web seminar please review the Schedule at a Glance and the Main conference page.

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

We invite you to register for upcoming web seminars at NSTA.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I enjoyed learning about what conferences entail, and how they can be beneficial towards myself as a prospective teacher."
  • "This is my first time attending a conference with NSTA so this was very helpful in better understanding the resources available in planning for that."
  • "This webinar gave me great tips for the upcoming NSTA conference in Anaheim. The presentation was well organized and easy to follow, and it helped me understand how to make the most of the sessions and opportunities. I am excited to attend and take advantage of all the new ways to advance my science knowledge."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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