Calendar of Events

Annual in-person meeting of Challenger Learning Centers

Join us to discuss the annual conference in Colorado Springs. We will review conference feedback, ask Centers to share any key takeaways and brainstorm on future professional development sessions that Center staff would like to see.

Join Us for a Challenger Chat with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) on October 16 Date: October 16 Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET We’re excited to invite you to a Challenger Chat featuring representatives from the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). This engaging discussion will focus on the Spotlite Design Challenge, a key initiative within NIA. […]

We plan to review the Launchpad community and use this time as an open networking call, so please come with questions for your peers! We hope to see you there. Zoom Meeting URL Meeting ID: 837 2442 3350 Passcode: 222620

Join us on a Challenger Chat featuring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Workforce and Education Division. During this call we will explore the educational and workforce development initiatives that the FAA has implemented around the country. Challenger Learning Centers will learn about how to take advantage of the events and resources available to them […]

The first Challenger Chat of the year will take place on January 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. During this chat, the education team will discuss the mechanics behind student surveys. We will also have an open discussion on classroom management and business development. We hope you can join us! Join Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/86184381268?pwd=pagfmXSdPUwJ8xHJHzvW2q4gFDk1ej.1 […]

The February Challenger Chat will be be an opportunity for Flight Directors and Center Directors to network with their peers in designated breakout rooms. We are looking for volunteers (one Flight Director and one Center Director) to lead each breakout room discussion. If  you are interested in facilitating this discussion, please reach out to Michela […]

Please join us for the March Challenger Chat, where we will discuss the results of the 2024 Satisfaction Survey and hear an update from President and Executive Director, Mike Kincaid.   Zoom Meeting Link: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/82866937882?pwd=Hsz23cWwZ2atbkAXzGUSpTfVOyo5uM.1 Meeting ID: 828 6693 7882 Passcode: 606594

Sara Schmidt from NASA will join us to discuss her background in astronaut photography of Earth from space. She'll include information about her work, including tracking efforts to support climate analysis and weather disasters. Her presentation will align well with content from Earth Odyssey and Observation Earth. Following her presentation, there will be an opportunity […]

Please save the date for the April Challenger Chat on Wednesday, April 23, from 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time. We will have an annual conference brainstorm with the Hammond, IN team. Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 884 3489 6003 Passcode: 882552

Save the date for the May Challenger Chat on Wednesday, May 23, from 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time. Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 823 0100 8015 Passcode: 231215

Agenda to follow Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 870 7390 1445 Passcode: 510923