Unlocking Science with VR: Our District’s Journey from Grant to Engagement

How can virtual reality transform science instruction—and how can districts make it happen? In this session, participants will explore how our district used student science data to identify needs, secured grant funding to purchase VR kits, and built a teacher-centered model to ensure success. Learn how we brought in classroom teachers to co-design engaging VR-based science lessons, provided ongoing professional learning, and developed teacher leaders to sustain the work. See how students are now using VR to explore science concepts in immersive, hands-on ways that deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for securing funding, building teacher capacity, and leveraging VR tools to enhance science experiences for all learners.