NISE Network Regional workshops were held during the summer of 2008 at The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM), the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science (NCMLS), Sciencenter (SC), and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The regional workshops were developed to address five goals. Formative evaluation was carried out to measure the success in meeting these goals. The evaluation was carried out using a mixed-methods design. Data collection methods included 1) partner pre-survey, 2) workshop observations, 3) partner post-workshop survey, 4) partner resource survey, 5) NISE Net staff post-workshop survey, 6) debrief with regional workshop team, and 7) content analysis of workshop correspondence, documents, and action plans. A total of 61 partners completed the pre-surveys, 65 completed the post-surveys, and 63 filled out a resource survey.