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2025 ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI)

"Elevating Science Education: Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures"

November 13-15, 2025

Hilton-Alexandria Mark Center

5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria VA 22311

Ignite your passion for teaching and join us at the 2025 Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) Professional Development Institute in Alexandria, VA, as we Elevate Science Education: Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures. This is your opportunity to be inspired, re-energized, and equipped with powerful strategies to engage students and foster a love for science. Through dynamic sessions, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections with fellow educators, you’ll discover innovative ways to empower minds and shape the future of science learning. Let’s inspire curiosity, spark innovation, and elevate the impact of science education together. Your journey to transform learning starts here! Eric Rhoades, VAST President

The PDI features:

Presentations related to our theme, as well as concurrent session presentations in all science areas for grades K-12;
General sessions featuring speakers who will challenge you with up-to-date scientific discoveries and instructional strategies;
Interact with vendors in the Exhibit Hall as you collect samples of new instructional materials and explore cutting-edge technologies;
Interact and network with science colleagues from across Virginia in-person and using the PDI WHOVA App to keep your conversations going after you leave the PDI; and
All attendees receive a one year regular VAST Membership with their PDI Registration!

Check back frequently for updates to this page for the 2025 PDI!

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2025 PDI Information for Attendees & Presenters

2025 PDI Fees and Ticket Prices for Attendees, Presenters, and Exhibitors

2025 PDI Registration Link for attendees and attendee-presenters (Open in early Spring)

Are you registering a group? Contact Pdi.registrar@vast.org for a Group Code and registration information.

VAST W-9 Form

2025 PDI Concurrent Session Presentation Proposal Form ( open March 1-June 15)

All presenters must register and pay by September 15, 2024 to be included in the final program.

Commercial and non-profit entities must purchase an exhibit booth to be eligible to do a concurrent session presentation.

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2025 PDI Hotel Reservations

2025 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel Reservation Form

Hotel Floorplan

Hotel ticketed meal menus

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2025 PDI Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information, Prices, Advertising and Forms

2025 PDI Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information

2025 PDI Registration link for exhibitors and sponsors

2025 Exhibitor Kit

Digital Advertising Contract

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2025 PDI PROGRAM

PDI Schedule at a Glance

Thursday Events

General Session Speakers

General Session I, Thursday

General Session II, Friday

General Session III, Saturday

PDI Concurrent Session Presentations

Friday Morning Presentations

Friday Afternoon Presentations

Saturday Morning Presentations

Alphabetical List of Presenters

PDI Printed Program, with exhibitor and sponsor lists (PDF copy, printed programs are available at the PDI)