A Flexible Curriculum
The Invention Virginia - DC program provides a free, flexible, and standards-based (aligned to NGSS and Common Core) to activate invention education in your classroom or program
Adapt to My Existing Classroom Curriculum
Add as a New Classroom or After-school Curriculum
Showcase Opportunities for Every Student
1. Regional Expo
Students may choose to participate in the Regional Expo, State Convention, or both. Expos are in-person events.
February 10, 2025 - Registration opens for educators
March 10, 2025 - Registration opens for students participating in the Regional Expo and State Convention.
April 10, 2025- Application deadline for participating in the Regional Expo.
April 12, 2025 - In-person Regional Expo in your region of the Commonwealth (location TBD)
2. State Convention
Educators should encourage selected students to improve their submission based on feedback received at the Regional Expo. The State Convention will be held virtually.
April 21, 11:59pm - Deadline for State application
April 21-27, 2025 - Virtual judging for State Convention
April 28, 2025 - Virtual award announcement
Teachers register below to allow students to associate their projects with you.
3. National Convention
A select number of students will get the opportunity to showcase in-person at the National Convention.
Educators should encourage selected students to improve their submission based on feedback received.
June 4-6, 2025 - The National Convention will be held in-person at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.
Supporters are encouraged tune in and help celebrate all of our inventors at the awards ceremony on June 7.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Our program is free to educators and students across Virginia and DC,
thanks to our amazing sponsors and partners!
Interested in partnerships or becoming a judge?
Please complete the form below or email us at inventvirginia@gmail.com. Thanks!
Have questions?
Reach out to us at inventvirginia@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and will try our best to respond as soon as possible!
Contact Us
inventvirginia@gmail.com
7054 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043
www.InventionVirginia.net
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