Bright Futures Conference

The Baxter Academy of Technology and Science invites you to join us for three days of real-world, hands-on learning designed by teachers, for teachers.

 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - $100 off if you register before March 1st!

Practical Tools and Curricular Resources

At Baxter, we define rigor by connecting students' lived experiences, interests, and passions with their community context as makers and change agents. Our time together will be modeled on that same ethos, convening on the Maine coast where, through a mix of workshops, collaborative inquiry, and exploration, we will build a collective toolbox to drive innovation and imagination in our classrooms.

  • Coach students to be active community agents by connecting them to local resources

  • Provide opportunities for their students to build social, aspirational, and financial capital

  • Bring academics alive with summative designs that draw out the uniqueness of individual student voices; and

  • Incorporate fabrication and data inquiry into their curriculum.

Additional Details

  • Free Parking

    • Participants in the conference can freely park in the lot at 190 Lancaster Street, located across the street from Two Fat Cats Bakery.

  • Purchase Orders

    • When registering, indicate that you would like to pay with a purchase order. Download this P.O. sheet for more information.

  • Refunds

    • Full refunds through May 1, 2026. No refunds offered after that date.

  • Contact Us

    • For questions about the conference, reach out to us at
      brightfutures@baxter-academy.org.

 
Register today

When

June 24th to 26th, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where

Baxter Academy for Technology & Science
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
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Audience

K-12 Educators

Note: The content will primarily focus on secondary education practices.

Pricing 

Early Bird (through March 1, 2026) 
Individual Registration: $900
Groups of Three (3) or more from the same school: $650/person

After March 1, 2026
Individual Registration: $1000
Groups of Three (3) or more from the same school: $750/person.