Science PD & Consulting for Schools

Jennifer Weibert is a science educator and consultant who helps teachers bring interactive notebooks and sketchnotes to life in real classrooms.

Looking for hands-on, strategy-packed PD for your school or district? Jennifer offers virtual sessions, in-person workshops, and custom training series to help teachers boost engagement, deepen thinking, and make student learning visible.

Professional learning rooted in real science classrooms. Practical, strategy-driven PD that sticks.

From on-site workshops to virtual trainings, I support educators who want to deepen student thinking through interactive notebooks and visual processing strategies. Just like what you’ll find in my classroom-ready guides and resources, every session is packed with ideas teachers can use tomorrow.

Custom PD partnerships designed to support science instruction, student engagement, and visible thinking across grade levels

Virtual and hybrid options are available in addition to in-person workshops and conference sessions

If you’ve seen my trainings—or follow along online—you already know: I love working alongside teachers across the country to bring science instruction to life.

HERE’S HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Schools, districts, instructional leaders & events

PD Workshops & Trainings

Interactive, classroom-ready sessions for your next in-service or conference.

Options include breakout sessions (60–90 minutes), half-day and full-day workshops, or multi-day trainings. All sessions include hands-on examples and a planning workbook teachers can use right away.

Ongoing Support & Department Coaching

For schools and districts looking to go deeper.

I offer extended support across a semester or school year—including virtual or on-site coaching, PLC planning days, modeling lessons, and custom strategy sessions for science departments or cross-curricular teams.

Speaker Sessions & Keynotes

Inspire your educators with practical strategies and real stories from the classroom.

Great for kicking off professional learning days, conferences, or school-wide events with a focus on visible thinking and student engagement in science.

In addition to on-site trainings, I support schools virtually or with a hybrid model.

Webinars & Virtual Workshops

A flexible option for schools looking to focus on one topic or go deeper across a series. Choose from 60–90 minute sessions or half- and full-day formats. Ideal for teams wanting actionable, low-prep strategies they can implement right away.

Virtual Coaching & Planning Support

One-on-one or small team support for planning, reflection, and implementation. Great for science leads, department heads, or PLCs wanting regular touchpoints, coaching, or guided planning throughout the year.

Resource Walkthroughs & Strategy Sessions

Looking to go deeper with notebooking, sketchnoting, or instructional routines? Schedule a guided walkthrough of my most-used strategies and classroom resources, with time for Q&A and planning for your team’s next steps.

💬 Let’s start the conversation about what’s possible for your educators.

success stories!

I invested in myself and couldn’t be happier with the results of working with Jennifer through Weibert Science. 

I have learned how to engage my students with sketchnoting-my students love it! My units are now designed with templates that focus on phenomenon and essential questions-I know exactly where I am going in a unit. You have so much to gain training with Jennifer!

— Christine K., Middle School

As a first-time middle school science teacher, I was at a loss on how to structure my class.

After the weekend training with Jennifer, I can visualize how my classes are going to look like. No worksheets and it will make my life easier! Look no further and do this training! I am signing up for her Virtual Community to meet monthly for continued support. Jennifer comes highly recommended! Super knowledgeable and willing to help.

— Jhoanna M., Middle School

I started using your strategies last year and it has really made a difference in how I teach and how students tie concepts together.

Concepts aren’t taught in isolation and build on each other. The driving questions really engage students. The use of sketch notes helps all kids find success in recording information and data.

— Allison K., Middle School

MOST REQUESTED WORKSHOP:

Making Student Thinking Visible with Interactive Notebooks

A high-impact training for science and all subject area educators. The power of interactive notebooks lies in what they reveal—not just what students record. In this 3-hour, strategy-packed training, I show educators how to move beyond worksheets and into learning tools that promote curiosity, ownership, and deeper thinking across all subject areas.

You’ll leave with classroom examples, planning time, and ready-to-use ideas to make student thinking visible and meaningful—not just organized.

Popular Topics for Science PD & Workshops

  • How to Introduce Sketchnoting as a Thinking Tool

  • Designing Notebooks That Deepen Student Understanding

  • Planning with Purpose: Notebooking Aligned to Phenomena & Standards

  • Instructional Routines That Make Thinking Visible

  • Strategies for Supporting Sense-Making in Middle School Science

  • Beyond Fill-in-the-Blank: Notebooking for Meaning, Not Memorization

  • Custom sessions available for full staff, electives, or cross-curricular integration

CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING OPTION

option 1

PHENOMENAL SCIENCE TRAINING

The full notebooking experience—from strategy to redesigning a unit.

Zoom: 2 sessions (3 hours each)

In-person: 1 session (6 hours)

Session 1:

  • How to implement notebooking and sketchnoting in science

  • How to teach visual thinking and support deeper processing

  • Teachers leave with practical strategies and planning time

Session 2:

  • Guided unit planning that integrates notebooking as a thinking tool

  • Teachers leave with a fully edesigned unit plan

option 2

SKETCHNOTES & VISUAL THINKING STRATEGIES

FOR ALL SUBJECT AREAS

A bite-sized training focused on two high-impact practices that deepen learning.

Zoom: 1 session (2 hours)

In-person: 1 session (3 hours)

  • Teachers learn how to teach sketchnoting in a way that sticks

  • Includes classroom examples and ideas for student ownership

  • Ideal for schools easing into notebooking or refreshing strategy

+ ADD-ON TRAININGS & EXTENSIONS

Want to go deeper or extend the learning? After completing a core training, I offer:

  • Advanced Sketchnoting

  • Modeling with Anchor Phenomenon

  • Driving Question Boards

  • Writing Claim, Evidence, Reasonings

  • Instructional Routines (great for full-staff sessions)

  • PLC Support or Planning Days

  • Follow-Up Coaching + Implementation Support

  • Many schools choose to bundle trainings, for example:

AM: Science department

PM: Full staff or elective team, focused on sketchnotes and student thinking

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Have questions before reaching out? Get them answered here.

  • Absolutely! My PD sessions are flexible and built with teachers in mind. Whether you’re planning a half-day, full-day, or multi-day event, I’ll bring classroom-tested strategies, real examples, and time for teachers to reflect and apply the learning. Sessions can be in person or virtual—whatever works best for your team.

  • Both! Some districts bring me in for a single PD day, while others partner with me for long-term coaching, strategy support, or follow-up trainings throughout the year. We’ll design a plan that fits your goals.

  • Yes! While my background is in science education, the notebooking and thinking strategies I teach can be used across content areas. I’ve worked with teams in ELA, social studies, and even electives—because visual thinking supports deeper learning no matter the subject.

  • Definitely. Every school and district is different, and I build each session around your teachers' needs, grade levels, and current goals. I’ll collaborate with you to make sure the session feels relevant, supportive, and actionable

  • Yes—I’ve worked with teachers from 4th grade through high school. Strategies can be adjusted for younger learners or older students, and we’ll talk through what will resonate most with your team.

  • Absolutely. I offer virtual keynotes, workshops, and coaching for schools nationwide. I use a mix of live sessions, digital resources, and follow-up support to keep things engaging and useful—even on Zoom.

  • You’re in the right place! I specialize in helping teachers get started with student notebooks without overwhelm. Whether you want to dip your toes in or do a full launch, I’ll help you find the starting point that feels doable and aligned with your curriculum.

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: Reach Out

Send me an email and share what you’re thinking. Whether you’re planning a PD day, conference, or want to kick off a notebooking initiative with your science team, this is the place to start. Just a quick message with your goals is all it takes.

Step 2: We’ll Make a Plan

We’ll connect via email or Zoom to talk through your goals and audience. I’ll recommend a session format and make sure the content supports your instructional priorities—whether it’s for a single school, department, or district-wide training.

Step 3: Ready to Go

Once the details are set, I’ll send everything you need to prep your team. On training day, I’ll lead a session packed with strategies your teachers can use right away—plus a custom workbook to support implementation long after the session ends.

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Let’s Build Confident Teachers and Better Systems—Together

Whether you need a deep-dive for your science department or a school-wide session on thinking routines, I’d love to work with your team.