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SuperQuest

Our flagship program, SuperQuest, is a highly collaborative technology training series designed specifically for K–12 teachers. After school enrichment volunteers, such as OGPC and FIRST Robotics Program coaches are also encouraged to attend! Our goal is to empower educators with the skills and classroom tools to build hands-on technology learning directly into their classrooms or after school activities. Our SuperQuest Summer format makes it affordable and available for educators around the state. Our goal is continue to expand the locations of SuperQuest to encourage and facilitate greater access so more teachers in Oregon have the professional development necessary to offer technology education to more students.

Graduate Credits

TechStart will once again offer graduate credits through Western Oregon University. Here are specifics on the credits to be offered:

  • $50 per credit hour
  • Each class is 18 hours = 1 grad credit = $50
  • Optional Outside of Class project = 2 more hours = 20 total hours = 2 grad credits = $100

Graduate credits are not offered for one-day workshops such as the SuperQuest Spring and Fall Conferences.

Daily Conference Schedule

  • 8:15am-9am - Registration/Daily Check-In & Complimentary Continental Breakfast
  • 9am – Noon - Morning Training
  • Noon – 1pm - Complementary Lunch; ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions TBD
  • 1 – 4pm - Afternoon Training

What makes SuperQuest different from other professional development opportunities?

  • We don’t just bring you technology for the sake of technology. We focus on technology curriculum that is relevant to your changing needs as a K-12 educator. 

  • We don’t hire technology “experts” who haven’t stepped foot in a classroom since they were students. Our instructors are experienced educators who have successfully taught our coursework to K-12 students.

  • Our instructors are not just talking heads. We encourage hands-on interaction and in-class discussion about teaching methods, pedagogy, appropriate curriculum materials and classroom management.

  • Your learning doesn’t end when your workshop is over. We understand that often the best learning comes from collaboration.  We enhance our training by providing opportunities outside the classroom to share best practices and collaborate with your peers.

“I feel so challenged, empowered, thrilled and excited after attending SuperQuest! Thank you TechStart!”

~ Stacy Boost, Butte Creek Elementary

To learn more about SuperQuest, email us: superquest@techstart.org