NHSTE upcoming events

5-Hour AI Virtual Workshop from iste+ascd (01 Jan 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

NHSTE is excited to announce continuation of this
NHSTE & iste+ascd

professional learning collaboration . . .

As part of NHSTE’s partnership with iste+ascd we are offering NHSTE members the opportunity to sign up for Virtual GenAI Courses designed by ISTE.

iste+ascd is offering two virtual course options:

5-hour Virtual GenAI self-paced course that is offered on a rolling basis
15-hour Virtual GenAI guided course with scheduled sessions with deadlines for assignments. (summer 2026 cohort to be announced this spring)

Please note that iste+ascd is offering scholarships to participate in both courses. The AI course scholarships are offered as part of a larger project with grant funding. iste+ascd expects that most all NH educators will qualify for grant funding. This 5-hour course is only available through scholarship and is not available for purchase. Interested educators apply through iste+ascd.

APPLY HERE FOR THE 5-HOUR AI COURSE

Questions? Please email isteu@iste.org.

Course details ~ 5-hour self-paced format:

The 5-hour self-paced course guides educators through practical applications of AI in teaching and learning. Participants explore current AI tools, develop implementation strategies, and learn best practices for enhancing instruction through AI technology. Upon course completion, participants receive a certificate of completion with the course hours listed. The 5-hour course has a six-month window for completion once an educator registers.

Note: The 16th question in the application asks, “Which organization shared this opportunity with you?” Make sure to write in NHSTE. The last question in the application asks, “If you were referred by an ISTE partner, please choose which one." ~ make sure to select NHSTE.

Audience:

All K-12 educators and administrators are invited to attend.

Cost:

NHSTE Premium & Basic Members: FREE if you meet the *selection criteria"
*iste+ascd expects that most all New Hampshire educators will meet the selection criteria

Registration Deadlines:

Register online by December 31st
Complete the 5-hour workshop modules within 6 months of registering

October 2026 ~ LITTLE BYTES (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us for the first "LITTLE BYTES"
of 2026/27 school year
"cooked up" for you by Rebecca Magary!!!

Each month, NHSTE presents a 30-minute in depth review of just ONE tech concept or resource to help you!

Check out the LITTLE BYTES topics and "chefs" for October and November.

October 6th ~ Build Once, Share Everywhere: Creating Custom Gems to Save Time All Year by "chef" Rebecca Magary
November 3rd ~ App Coding with Fifth Graders by "chef" Wendy Corbyn

You do not need to master complex prompt engineering to use AI. In this Little Bytes, we learn how to build, use, and share Custom Gems (Google Gemini’s tailored AI assistants). Rebecca walks through a simple recipe for creating personalized Gems for topics such as differentiation, creating sub plans, and creating rubrics. Whether you want to build Gems for yourself or create a shareable library for your grade-level team or school, you will walk away with ready-to-use templates that save hours all year long.

Each LITTLE BYTE generally includes a 20 minute overview that includes 3 ideas, tips, or tools you can use immediately then concludes with 10 minutes for Q&A and sharing.

Attend live 4 LITTLE BYTES between October 2026 and May 2027 to receive a Certificate of Participation for 2 hours of professional learning.

October 6, 2026 NHSTE Board Meeting (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom (Confirmation email will contain the link.)

Liaisons and guests are welcome to attend this meeting.

Please RSVP by 3pm on Monday before the meeting in order to receive the automated email reminder with the meeting link.

Questions? Email President@nhste.org.

NHSTE Fall Exploration Festival (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NHSTE Fall Exploration Festival

Join us for an evening of networking, exploration, and the famous Puritan Back Room chicken fingers!!!

All educators, all grade levels, all content areas are invited.

Date & Time: Thursday, October 8th ~ 5:00-8:00pm

Location: Puritan Back Room Conference Center, 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester

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Exploration Stations: (everyone rotates through all four)

Come Play with the Drones ~ Try your hand a piloting a drone & explore classroom applications
TechEd for EVERY Classroom ~ from high tech to low tech the opportunities abound to integrate TechEd into YOUR content area
Lot of Robots: Microbits & Roots ~ Experience with two different micro robots and explore how they promote problem solving and higher order thinking skills across all disciplines
GenAI Table Talk: The New Challenges ~ You have questions about the blossoming GenAI tools and new features added over the summer, bring them on, we likely have answers!

*** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***

If you are not already a NHSTE Premium Member, it is included in your registration fee ~ then receive 10% off CMTC26 registration & join the New England fall book study for FREE!!!

Receive 3 hours of professional learning & enjoy every activity!

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NHSTE goes to iste LIVE27 in Boston in June of 2027!!!

ISTE's national conference finally returns to Boston!!!
NHSTE, along with our northeast partners, is looking to support the attendance of as many educators from the region to this MOST amazing national conference experience.
Rebecca & Faith share their incredible iste LIVE26 experience in Orlando
Join the conversation and help brainstorm how NHSTE and ISTE can get YOUR school team to Boston in June 2027!

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Guest Presenters:

Robin Corbeil ~ NHSTE Outreach Chair & retired middle middle school educator passionate about sharing STEM resources at all grade levels across all content areas
Laurie Prewandowski ~ Technology Integration Specialist at Kearsarge Regional SD focused on human-centered design thinking to engage students in real-world problem-solving & drone integration to engage students
Corey Sulzen ~ Tech Ed teacher at Litchfield MS who is exploring hands-on STEM projects in Tech Ed and other STEM classes
Christina DiMicelli ~ Director of EdTech Learning & Growth at Pinkerton Academy, Christina has the scoop on changes to most GenAI resources and can help with GenAI planning/implementation strategies
Rebecca Magary ~ Founder of AI Navigator LLC, Rebecca answers GenAI questions along with sharing her iste LIVE26 Orlando experience
Faith Horton ~ Digital learning instructional coach & 1st grade teacher at Lin-Wood Public School, Faith shares tips and tidbits after attending iste LIVE26 in Orlando

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Puritan Back Room Chicken Fingers Buffet Dinner:

Caesar & spinach salads, roasted carrots & mashed potatoes
Famous Puritan chicken fingers, baked haddock, & vegetable lasagna entrees
Strawberry & turtle cheesecake, peanut butter pie, & lemon cake for dessert

During dinner members . . .

Approve the 2026/27 NHSTE Budget & bylaws changes
Vote on incoming slate of officers
Receive a NHSTE news update
Spend time networking

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Raffle prizes include: (but not limited to)

Mini Drone

SAMLabs Root Robot

micro:bit v2

1-Day CMTC26 Registration

Full ONSITE Registration to ISTE Live27 in Boston

Fall mums & pumpkins

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Registration Fees:

General/Non-member: $50 (includes 1-year Premium Membership)
NHSTE Basic Member: $50 (includes 1-year Premium Membership)
NHSTE Premium Member: $25
NHSTE Board Members (current & new): $20*
NHSTE, NHACES, NHACC Past Presidents: $20**

*Promotion code will be emailed to these individuals directly.

**Past Presidents, please email president@nhste.org for your promo code.

Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, October 2nd, 2026

*** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***

Please let us know on the registration form if you have any medically necessary dietary constraints.

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We regret that we cannot offer onsite registration.

You may pay for your registration using check, purchase order, VISA, or MasterCard.

Get directions from your location to the Puritan Back Room Conference Center using Google Maps.

Do not miss out on a fun and delicious evening!!!

Fall26 New England Book Study: Differentiation with AI (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Looking for quality professional learning this fall ~
join ACTEM, MassCUE, and VitaLearn members for a 4-part virtual book study via Zoom focused on using AI for differentiating instruction.

As in the past, the author joins the final meeting on November 17th!

Audience:

All K-12 educators, school leaders, and administrators
FREE for current NHSTE Premium Members!!!
1-year Premium Membership included in the registration fee for everyone else ~ securing the NHSTE Premium Member 10% discount when registering for CMTC26 in December

Details:

Pre-registration is required.
Eight (8) professional development hours will be awarded to those who participate in all four virtual book group meetings.
To simplify logistics, participants are asked to purchase the book on their own.
Books (print or ebook) can be purchased at iste +ascd website for the 30% discount off the list price!

Ordering is easy:

Click here to order the HARD COPY (30% off list of $34.99)
Click here to order the EBOOK COPY (30% off list of $24.99)
Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart
Use the following code during checkout: NEBKSTDY26

Meeting Dates: (from 4:30 to 5:30pm each Tuesday)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (author attended)

Meet the Author:

JEANETTE TEJEDA is an educator, instructional technology leader, adjunct professor, and author of Differentiation With AI: An Innovative Approach to Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences. With over 30 years of K-12 experience, she serves in a large public school district, where she supports educators in using instructional technology and artificial intelligence in meaningful, ethical, and practical ways.

In addition to her district work, Dr. Tejeda teaches graduate-level education courses as an adjunct professor, bringing together instructional practice, educator preparation, and research-based approaches to teaching and learning. Her work focuses on building teacher capacity, supporting diverse learners, and helping educators use AI to make differentiation more sustainable while keeping empathy and professional judgment at the center of instruction.

Facilitator:

ALICE BARR is a retired technology integrator from the Yarmouth SD in Maine. She is a fantastic educator who has taught and traveled on five continents. She is a Google Certified Innovator and a past recipient of ACTEM's ACHIEVE Award plus the John Lunt Friend of Technology Award. These awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to education and technology integration in Maine. Alice lead our previous collaborative book study and is excited to facilitate this book study in March.

Cost:

NHSTE Premium Members: FREE
NHSTE Basic Members & Non-NHSTE Members: $25
(one year NHSTE Premium Membership included)

Payment Options:

During the online registration process, you may pay for registration by credit card, check, purchase order, or NHSTE Event Coupon(s).

Credit Card ~ continue by selecting "Online"

Check ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT mail a copy of your invoice along with your check to: NHSTE, c/o NHSAA ~ 46 Donovan Street, Suite 3, Concord NH 03301.

Purchase Order ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT email a copy of your invoice along with your PO or NHSTE Event coupon number(s) to Deb Boisvert at treasurer@nhste.org.

Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd

Questions:

Please email Cyndi Dunlap at president@nhste.org if you have any additional questions.

November 2026 ~ LITTLE BYTES (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 2nd "LITTLE BYTES"
of 2026/27 school year
"cooked up" for you by Wendy Corbyn!!!

Each month, NHSTE presents a 30-minute in depth review of just ONE tech concept or resource to help you!

Check out the LITTLE BYTES topics and "chefs" for the remainder of the school year!

November 3rd ~ App Coding with Fifth Graders by "chef" Wendy Corbyn

Empower 5th graders (or any middle school student) to become genuine app creators! Learn how students designed and launched functional apps—from interactive math games to home utility tools—in just six co-taught sessions. You will leave with ready-to-use student blueprints, prompt templates, and a co-planning framework to inspire your own student app creators.

Each LITTLE BYTE generally includes a 20 minute overview that includes 3 ideas, tips, or tools you can use immediately then concludes with 10 minutes for Q&A and sharing.

Attend live 4 LITTLE BYTES between October 2026 and May 2027 to receive a Certificate of Participation for 2 hours of professional learning.

Fall26 New England Book Study: Differentiation with AI (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Looking for quality professional learning this fall ~
join ACTEM, MassCUE, and VitaLearn members for a 4-part virtual book study via Zoom focused on using AI for differentiating instruction.

As in the past, the author joins the final meeting on November 17th!

Audience:

All K-12 educators, school leaders, and administrators
FREE for current NHSTE Premium Members!!!
1-year Premium Membership included in the registration fee for everyone else ~ securing the NHSTE Premium Member 10% discount when registering for CMTC26 in December

Details:

Pre-registration is required.
Eight (8) professional development hours will be awarded to those who participate in all four virtual book group meetings.
To simplify logistics, participants are asked to purchase the book on their own.
Books (print or ebook) can be purchased at iste +ascd website for the 30% discount off the list price!

Ordering is easy:

Click here to order the HARD COPY (30% off list of $34.99)
Click here to order the EBOOK COPY (30% off list of $24.99)
Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart
Use the following code during checkout: NEBKSTDY26

Meeting Dates: (from 4:30 to 5:30pm each Tuesday)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (author attended)

Meet the Author:

JEANETTE TEJEDA is an educator, instructional technology leader, adjunct professor, and author of Differentiation With AI: An Innovative Approach to Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences. With over 30 years of K-12 experience, she serves in a large public school district, where she supports educators in using instructional technology and artificial intelligence in meaningful, ethical, and practical ways.

In addition to her district work, Dr. Tejeda teaches graduate-level education courses as an adjunct professor, bringing together instructional practice, educator preparation, and research-based approaches to teaching and learning. Her work focuses on building teacher capacity, supporting diverse learners, and helping educators use AI to make differentiation more sustainable while keeping empathy and professional judgment at the center of instruction.

Facilitator:

Cost:

NHSTE Premium Members: FREE
NHSTE Basic Members & Non-NHSTE Members: $25
(one year NHSTE Premium Membership included)

Payment Options:

During the online registration process, you may pay for registration by credit card, check, purchase order, or NHSTE Event Coupon(s).

Credit Card ~ continue by selecting "Online"

Check ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT mail a copy of your invoice along with your check to: NHSTE, c/o NHSAA ~ 46 Donovan Street, Suite 3, Concord NH 03301.

Purchase Order ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT email a copy of your invoice along with your PO or NHSTE Event coupon number(s) to Deb Boisvert at treasurer@nhste.org.

Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd

Questions:

Please email Cyndi Dunlap at president@nhste.org if you have any additional questions.

Fall26 New England Book Study: Differentiation with AI (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Looking for quality professional learning this fall ~
join ACTEM, MassCUE, and VitaLearn members for a 4-part virtual book study via Zoom focused on using AI for differentiating instruction.

As in the past, the author joins the final meeting on November 17th!

Audience:

All K-12 educators, school leaders, and administrators
FREE for current NHSTE Premium Members!!!
1-year Premium Membership included in the registration fee for everyone else ~ securing the NHSTE Premium Member 10% discount when registering for CMTC26 in December

Details:

Pre-registration is required.
Eight (8) professional development hours will be awarded to those who participate in all four virtual book group meetings.
To simplify logistics, participants are asked to purchase the book on their own.
Books (print or ebook) can be purchased at iste +ascd website for the 30% discount off the list price!

Ordering is easy:

Click here to order the HARD COPY (30% off list of $34.99)
Click here to order the EBOOK COPY (30% off list of $24.99)
Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart
Use the following code during checkout: NEBKSTDY26

Meeting Dates: (from 4:30 to 5:30pm each Tuesday)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (author attended)

Meet the Author:

JEANETTE TEJEDA is an educator, instructional technology leader, adjunct professor, and author of Differentiation With AI: An Innovative Approach to Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences. With over 30 years of K-12 experience, she serves in a large public school district, where she supports educators in using instructional technology and artificial intelligence in meaningful, ethical, and practical ways.

In addition to her district work, Dr. Tejeda teaches graduate-level education courses as an adjunct professor, bringing together instructional practice, educator preparation, and research-based approaches to teaching and learning. Her work focuses on building teacher capacity, supporting diverse learners, and helping educators use AI to make differentiation more sustainable while keeping empathy and professional judgment at the center of instruction.

Facilitator:

Cost:

NHSTE Premium Members: FREE
NHSTE Basic Members & Non-NHSTE Members: $25
(one year NHSTE Premium Membership included)

Payment Options:

During the online registration process, you may pay for registration by credit card, check, purchase order, or NHSTE Event Coupon(s).

Credit Card ~ continue by selecting "Online"

Check ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT mail a copy of your invoice along with your check to: NHSTE, c/o NHSAA ~ 46 Donovan Street, Suite 3, Concord NH 03301.

Purchase Order ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT email a copy of your invoice along with your PO or NHSTE Event coupon number(s) to Deb Boisvert at treasurer@nhste.org.

Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd

Questions:

Please email Cyndi Dunlap at president@nhste.org if you have any additional questions.

ISTE EdTech Index Webinar (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Smarter EdTech Decisions Start Here: Meet the EdTech Index

Join us for a 45-minute webinar followed by Q&A via Zoom on Thursday, November 12^th at 4:00pm EDT, when the International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE) introduces the EdTech Index.

The EdTech Index is a free platform helping educators and district decision-makers evaluate edtech products through independent, third-party validation across five areas:

safety
evidence
inclusivity
usability
interoperability

Attendees learn how to use the Index to save time on procurement, make more defensible purchasing decisions, and stay ahead of upcoming compliance requirements like ADA accessibility standards.

ISTE will send the Zoom link directly to all registered by 2:00pm on 11/12/26.

Deadline for registering is 2:00pm on 11/12/26.

Fall26 New England Book Study: Differentiation with AI (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Looking for quality professional learning this fall ~
join ACTEM, MassCUE, and VitaLearn members for a 4-part virtual book study via Zoom focused on using AI for differentiating instruction.

As in the past, the author joins the final meeting on November 17th!

Audience:

All K-12 educators, school leaders, and administrators
FREE for current NHSTE Premium Members!!!
1-year Premium Membership included in the registration fee for everyone else ~ securing the NHSTE Premium Member 10% discount when registering for CMTC26 in December

Details:

Pre-registration is required.
Eight (8) professional development hours will be awarded to those who participate in all four virtual book group meetings.
To simplify logistics, participants are asked to purchase the book on their own.
Books (print or ebook) can be purchased at iste +ascd website for the 30% discount off the list price!

Ordering is easy:

Click here to order the HARD COPY (30% off list of $34.99)
Click here to order the EBOOK COPY (30% off list of $24.99)
Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart
Use the following code during checkout: NEBKSTDY26

Meeting Dates: (from 4:30 to 5:30pm each Tuesday)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (author attended)

Meet the Author:

JEANETTE TEJEDA is an educator, instructional technology leader, adjunct professor, and author of Differentiation With AI: An Innovative Approach to Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences. With over 30 years of K-12 experience, she serves in a large public school district, where she supports educators in using instructional technology and artificial intelligence in meaningful, ethical, and practical ways.

In addition to her district work, Dr. Tejeda teaches graduate-level education courses as an adjunct professor, bringing together instructional practice, educator preparation, and research-based approaches to teaching and learning. Her work focuses on building teacher capacity, supporting diverse learners, and helping educators use AI to make differentiation more sustainable while keeping empathy and professional judgment at the center of instruction.

Facilitator:

Cost:

NHSTE Premium Members: FREE
NHSTE Basic Members & Non-NHSTE Members: $25
(one year NHSTE Premium Membership included)

Payment Options:

During the online registration process, you may pay for registration by credit card, check, purchase order, or NHSTE Event Coupon(s).

Credit Card ~ continue by selecting "Online"

Check ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT mail a copy of your invoice along with your check to: NHSTE, c/o NHSAA ~ 46 Donovan Street, Suite 3, Concord NH 03301.

Purchase Order ~ select "Invoice Me" then finish your registration. NEXT email a copy of your invoice along with your PO or NHSTE Event coupon number(s) to Deb Boisvert at treasurer@nhste.org.

Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd

Questions:

Please email Cyndi Dunlap at president@nhste.org if you have any additional questions.

CMTC26 ~ 40th Annual Christa McAuliffe Transforming, Teaching, & Technology Conference (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

2026 Christa McAuliffe Transforming, Teaching,
& Technology Conference (CMTC26) is back in Concord to celebrate our 40th Anniversary!!!

CMTC26 is the perfect opportunity to engage with colleagues from across New Hampshire!

This year we acknowledge and honor the sacrifice made by Christa McAuliffe and her fellow astronauts on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger tragedy.

Yet we celebrate 40 years of the Christa McAuliffe Transforming, Teaching, & Learning Conference ~ the only professional learning event that brings school/district administrators, classroom educators, technology leaders, library media specialists, and edtech solution partners together to brainstorm, dialog, learn, and address the many opportunities and challenges of learning in the digital age.

Conference details:

Dates: Wednesday, 12/2 & Thursday, 12/3
Location: Grappone Conference Center ~ right off Interstate 93 in Concord

Our 40th anniversary keynotes . . .

Jack Dalton ~ Nashua high school student and Kid Conservationist. Jack shares how his love of oranutangs at age 8, become so much more! In 2018 he combined his passions—YouTube, video editing, reading, and education—and became the Kid Conservationist.

NH's Bill Carozza ~ Christa McAuliffe's student teacher, classroom teacher, principal, and faculty in the teacher preparation program at Keene State College. Bill brings his story to CMTC and shares how Christa set the stage for his career in education.

Online registration is OPEN ~ click here for registration information.

NHSTE Premium Members receive an additional 10% discount ~ join today!!

PLEASE NOTE ~ NHSTE Premium Members click here to get your 10% discount code PRIOR to registering!! You will be prompted for this promo code at check-out when registering for CMTC26 online.

Check out District Team & Teacher Bundles here.

Registration includes full access to ALL sessions and recorded content, onsite activities, and FREE parking in addition to continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and dessert.

Please encourage ANY friend or colleague who should attend CMTC26 to join us.

Help spread the word and make CMTC26 the best ever!!!

Please do not hesitate to email cmtc@nhste.org if you have any questions.

Cyndi Dunlap, Conference Co-Chair & NHSTE Interim President