ASA Foundation recently hosted the E-STEM for Disabilities: Training of Trainers Refresher Workshop at Sofyan Hotel Tebet, Jakarta, in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Pratt & Whitney.

This dynamic two-day program brought back 50 dedicated educators committed to transforming how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is taught to students with disabilities. As part of our broader initiative, we engage, educate, and empower over 5,067 youth with disabilities across Indonesia — with 55% female participation, ensuring that inclusive education truly reaches every learner.

The refresher workshop wasn’t just about lectures — it was a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, inclusive teaching roleplays, circular economy project showcases, peer-to-peer coaching, and collaborative brainstorming. Teachers revisited core E-STEM concepts, practiced hands-on activities adapted for accessibility, and refined their action plans based on six months of real classroom experience since the first training. Through this process, they identified challenges, shared solutions, and co-designed new activities to inspire and engage all learners.

Our goals went beyond technical skills. Together, we worked to:

• Strengthen teacher confidence in inclusive E-STEM practices
• Increase student engagement, creativity, and persistence in learning
• Foster life skills and innovation through sustainability-focused projects
• Encourage parental involvement and community participation
• Promote the use of recycled materials and conservation awareness in lessons

By the end of the program, each participant committed to making their classrooms more inclusive, sustainable, and inspiring — creating a ripple effect that will reach hundreds of students across Indonesia. This workshop is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared passion for education that leaves no one behind.