Presented by Safer STEM and Rutgers University
Lead Safer STEM Programs. Empower Teachers. Strengthen Compliance.

As a K–12 Science Supervisor, your leadership directly impacts the safety, instructional quality, and innovation of your science and STEM programs. This online, self-paced professional development course, co-presented by Safer STEM and Rutgers University, prepares you to lead with clarity, confidence, and compliance.

You’ll learn how to implement a comprehensive science and STEM safety plan aligned with legal, ethical, and instructional best practices, while also exploring cutting-edge pedagogies, such as inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, HQIM integration, and digital science literacy. You’ll also receive training in how to use AI-powered tools developed specifically for educators, including automated safety audits, digital compliance tracking, and curriculum-aligned instructional resources.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn a Certificate of Completion jointly issued by Safer STEM and Rutgers University, a nationally recognized credential that validates your commitment to safety, instructional leadership, and innovation.

Course Details

  • Mode: 100% Online, Self-paced
  • Duration: Approx. 12 hours
  • Audience: Recommended for current and aspiring K–12 Science Supervisors, Instructional Leads, and Department Chairs

Enroll today and become a certified leader in science and STEM safety, instructional excellence, and 21st-century innovation.

Course Content

Supervisor Backgrounder

Legal Liability
Hidden Hazards
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Spills
Chemical Inventory
Chemical Kits
Fire Safety
Hazardous Waste Management
Engineering Controls in Science and STEM
Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
Chemical Handling
Personal Protective Equipment
Ventilation
Laboratory Inspections
Field Trips
HQIM & Textbooks
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Course Includes

  • 82 Lessons
  • 16 Quizzes
  • Course Certificate