The National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA’s) fall area conference on science education will take place in Louisville Oct. 18-20.

During the conference professional development experts will work with science educators interested in new learning, better teaching, fresh content and strategies that build student performance. Participants will be able to take advantage of nearly 400 session choices for teachers in every grade band and discipline.

The Picture-Perfect Science Pre-conference Workshop will be held Oct. 18 and will instruct teachers on how to integrate science and reading through children’s trade books in this popular STEM-focused opportunity.

Visit www.nsta.org/conferences/2012lou for more information and to register.