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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Presents: One Voice\, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners Early Childhood Summit
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics staff is presenting September 4\, 2025 at the 2025 Early Childhood Summit\, One Voice\, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners at Caesar’s Republic in Stateline\, Nevada. The Early Childhood Summit will offer quality professional development on effective practices in the education of Nevada’s youngest students. \nPresentation Description \nReading and Robots for Early Childhood Education- Research shows that engaging early learners in hands-on engineering and computer science activities has profound and positive impacts on their literacy and math skill development. Join Nevada Robotics at DRI for a hands-on and engaging session of Books and Bots. Teachers will learn how to code robots using touch coding skills designed for Pre-K and K learners. These screen-free Books and Bots coding activities are tied to storybooks and teach literacy\, math\, and SEL standards and competencies. Books and Bots activities teach fundamental sequential thinking\, problem-solving\, and reasoning skills\, and they bring reading and math to life for young learners. \nDuring the workshop\, educators will learn to code a small robot\, will practice Books and Bots activities\, and will discuss robot integration ideas with their peers. Educators will become excited to introduce coding robots to their students and feel increased confidence that they can teach essential computational thinking skills to their students. By the end of the workshop\, teachers will be poised to integrate Books and Bots into their classroom teaching and learning practices. \nNevada Robotics offers a free Robot Lending Library in Reno\, Elko\, and Las Vegas where teachers can borrow robots throughout the year. No experience with computer science\, robots\, or engineering is necessary to register for this workshop. \nPresenter Bios \nAJ Long\, Nevada Robotics Director and Trainer \nAJ Long is a veteran educator and administrator who has dedicated her 30 year career to supporting teachers and students. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and received her Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education. AJ is a licensed K-9 Nevada teacher with a Middle School Math Endorsement. Her passion is helping teachers by meeting them where they are and helping them grow their confidence in teaching robotics\, engineering\, and computer science. \nJill Strawder-Bubala – Trainer and Curriculum and Communications Manager \nJill Strawder-Bubala is a life-long educator with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism\, a Masters of Arts in English Literature\, and a Secondary Teaching Certificate. She has worked with children from ages preschool to college as both an educator and administrator. Jill is passionate about helping children of all ages develop strong reading skills to become life-long learners\, and about supporting teachers as they learn new skills and competencies. \nMichelle Wallace-Gallivan – STEM Trainer and Curriculum Specialist \nMichelle spent 28 years in the classroom teaching middle and high school biology\, physical science\, and chemistry. Over the last 5 years\, Michelle has embarked on professional development in STEM education and she is excited to merge this passion as well as her special education background with the robotics curriculum. Michelle is also eager to explore the potential for drone education at the middle and high school levels. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Masters of Science in Education. She leads robotics and drone teacher training across the state and leads drone competitions in Northern and Northeastern Nevada. \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics\, visit us online\, or on socials Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. 
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-early-childhood-summit-sept-4/
LOCATION:Caesars Republic\, 18 Hwy 50\, Stateline\, NV\, 89449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: Gardnerville Elementary School STEM Day
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Friday September 5 STEM Day at Gardnerville Elementary School. \n  \nPhotos from Spring 2025 PreK/K METRICS – Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science – in Douglas County. 
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-gardnerville-stem-day-sept-5/
LOCATION:Gardnerville Elementary School\, 1290 Toler Ave\, Gardnerville\, NV\, 89410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Garside Jr. High School Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to partner with Garside Jr. High School in Las Vegas to offer METRICS for VEX GO robots and CoDrone EDU educational drones. \nMETRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing educator professional development. At Garside METRICS\, participants will learn how to build and code the VEX GO robot\, and how to program and pilot the CoDrone EDU. Teachers will learn how to use the robots and drones to develop coders\, effective communicators\, and critical thinkers. \nFREE Resources\nrobot and drone loans\nfood included by Garside\nactivities & lessons\naligned with standards\nteaching supplies\nclassroom support as needed\ntechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in at 2:15 p.m. in the school library\nTraining from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n-Tuesday September 9\n-Tuesday October 14\n-Tuesday November 18\nLocation: Garside Library\, Las Vegas \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nQuestions? Contact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to a Nevada Governor’s Office of Science\, Innovation\, and Technology (OSIT) grant received by Garside Jr. High School to support its STEM innovation. \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-garside-jr-high-school-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Garside Junior High School\, 300 S Torrey Pines Dr.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Las Vegas Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to apply. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Thursday September 11\n– Thursday October 16\n– Thursday November 20\nLocation: DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, Las Vegas \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from MGM Resorts International and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n       \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-las-vegas-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, 360 Promenade Pl.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: Gardnerville Elementary School Literacy and STEM Night
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Thursday September 11 Literacy and STEM Night at Gardnerville Elementary School. \nIn Spring 2025\, 27 Douglas County PreK/K educators participated in Nevada Robotics three-part METRICS – Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science – professional development.  The teachers explored using robots as learning tools to teach technology/computer science\, math\, and literacy/ELA standards using lessons called Books and Bots. These lessons\, which are a Nevada Robotics original innovation\, partner popular story books with activities to enhance basic concepts in a variety of disciplines.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-gardnerville-elementary-school-literacy-and-stem-night-sept-11/
LOCATION:Gardnerville Elementary School\, 1290 Toler Ave\, Gardnerville\, NV\, 89410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: NDE Family Engagement Summit in Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is honored to be included in the line-up of partners who will be tabling at the Nevada Department of Education’s Family Engagement Summit Resource Fair from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday September 13 at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy. \nThis event is a sponsored by the Nevada Department of Education and the Clark County School District with the goal of bringing “together families/caregivers\, educators\, and community partners in supporting students with: \n-Family and Community Resources\n-Mental health\, school safety\, and academic success strategies\n-Strong two-way communication between families and schools” \nNevada Robotics will offer demonstrations and provide hands-on activities for families using robots\, building materials\, and storybooks. The first 200 families to visit the Nevada Robotics table will receive a free copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin\, Jr.\, as well as information on at home literacy and STEM activities. \nSummit Location Information\nNorthwest Career and Technical Academy\n8200 W Tropical Pkwy\,\nLas Vegas\, NV 89149 \nChicka Chicka Boom Read Aloud
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-nde-family-engagement-summit-sept-13/
LOCATION:Northwest Career and Technical Academy\, 8200 W Tropical Pkwy\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T163000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to sign up together. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Tuesday September 16\n– Tuesday October 21\n– Tuesday December 2\nLocation: DRI\n2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from the Redfield Foundation to support Redfield Community Outreach (RCOP) Schools\, and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n  \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-northern-nevada-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics at Beats and Bites
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Robotics at Beats & Bites from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m on Thursday\, September 25 at Great Basin College in Elko\, Nevada. Beats and Bites is a community event on the GBC campus. Activities include music\, raffles\, food trucks\, and hands-on fun with groups like Nevada Robotics. Families can visit the Nevada Robotics tables – look for the blue tent – to do a robotics and coding activity. \nAbout Beats and Bites: A unique food truck series hosted by Great Basin College Foundation every 4th Thursday. Explore a diverse lineup of local food trucks\, live music\, and a fun-filled evening with friends and family – all while supporting a great cause at GBC!
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-beats-and-bites-sept-25/
LOCATION:Great Basin College\, 1500 College Parkway\, Elko\, NV\, 89801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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