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For information on coming EE events, including professional meetings, teaching workshops, and field trips, consult the Environmental Education Calendar. For more local opportunities, consider the State and Regional EE page or the EE Conferences page. Find more general information about training/inservice opportunities in EE, and top level pages on professional development in education in the following links.
January 13 - February 22, 2009 ~ Online
Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program Instructor: Brian Day, Executive Director of NAAEE This course provides environmental professionals with an introduction to the strategies and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. The environmental social marketing tools gained will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors. Register online or email email del@nicholas.duke.edu. The URL is: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envc...
The October 10, 2007 issue of Edutopia "Go Green 2007: Education for the Ecosystem" is devoted to environmental education. Search the Go Green resource database by topic for activities such as field trips or lesson plans by grade-level. Learn about schools involved in innovative learning projects on cool schools and sustainable schoolyard design. Read the articles on EE activities happening in and out of the classroom.
The URL is: http://www.edutopia.org/go-green-2007
Zerofootprint (ZFP) is a global green lifestyle hub bringing together green people, products, stories and events.
Check out the Green Events calendar for an extensive listing of global opportunities and add your own event: http://www.zerofootprint.net/green_events/calendar_main.asp Take the ZFP challenge -- "Small Ideas to Change Our Planet": http://www.zerofootprint.net/ideas/default.asp The URL is: http://www.zerofootprint.net
The Science (and Economics) of Green Design: Teaching Materials Science, Product Life Cycles and Environmental Design
Program features the interdisciplinary curriculum "Designed by Nature." http://www.creativechange.net/content/economy/designbynature.htm Details and registration form: http:/www.creativechange.net Questions: santone@creativechange.net or pounders@creativechange.net Details and registration: http://www.celfoundation.org/programs.html Questions: info@celfoundation.org Stipend, graduate credit, and CEUs available. The URL is: http://www.creativechange.net/content/economy/desi...
October 17-19, 2008 ~ Boulder, Colorado
This workshop is for secondary science teachers and environmental educators who would like to learn more about the impacts of climate change in Colorado, and who want to know more about best practices in climate change education. Participants will learn about the impact of climate change in Colorado from researchers in the field, tour research sites at the Mountain Research Station (MRS), learn how to identify common climate change misconceptions, and practice research-based climate change communications strategies. Teachers will learn about exemplary curriculum resources and become aware of how climate science is aligned with Colorado Model Content Standards. For course syllabus and registration information call (303)492-5670 or email: The URL is: mailto:Lornay.hansen@colorado.edu
Professional development and K -12 student courses offered by Universities around the world.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/distanceeducation-teachers.html
The Teachers Earth Science Institute utilizes mineral science and mineral processing to enhance the teaching of science in middle and high schools. Teachers will be involved in hands-on, discovery-based activities that integrate concepts in math, physics and chemistry with elements of social science.
The URL is: http://www.mg.mtu.edu/nsfesit.html
Kids Saving the Planet is a non-profit
organization striving to bring environmental education into schools utilizing the Internet. We are looking for K-12 teachers to participate in our needs analysis survey. In return we offer a free web page for your class. Here you can showcase your hard work and wonderful students with the world! The URL is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=6782196486
CourseJunction.com is an online community that brings course providers and course participants together. Any one can list their courses on CourseJunction.com and anyone can search for a course on CourseJunction for free. We have a number of environmental courses listed and believe that our site would be a great resource for your users.
The URL is: http://www.coursejunction.com
The College Board offers professional development workshops and summer institutes through AP Central (Advanced Placement Program) for middle school and high school science teachers. The AP Central site also offers lesson plans and resources.
The URL is: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/teachers/0,3060,...
CreekFarm Education Associates is devoted to the development and evaluation of effective education programs focusing on ecological topics. CreekFarm and its Associates have delivered environmental education programs throughout North America and the Russian Federation. CreekFarm distributes ecological field study materials, delivers on-line, internet-based courses for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.creekfarm.net/
The AEE web site provides teachers with information on accreditation, AEE's job bulletin, the Journal of Experiential Education, EE publications, and the AEE listserv.
The URL is: http://www.aee.org/
University of Arizona's General Biology Program for Secondary Science Teachers housed in Molecular, Biochemistry and Biophysics Department has lots going on, including interesting website w/EE links and more.
The URL is: http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/links.htm
"Principles that might inform practitioners and policymakers across the country and guide the Department of Ed's efforts in the area of professional development." A project of goals 2000 and the Dept of Education.
The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/G2K/
Life Lab Science Program offers professional development and garden-based science curricula for K-6 educators. Programs focusing on linking school gardens with science education, language acquisition, resource conservation and waste reduction.
The URL is: http://www.lifelab.org/
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute is a non-profit organization, affiliated with Rutgers University. They develop and disseminate award-winning environmental health sciences curricular materials for K-12 educators. Also provides teacher professional development opportunities nationwide.
The URL is: http://eohsi.rutgers.edu/rc/
July 10-14, 2006 ~ New York
Early Bird Registration: December 15, 2005 "Sustainability Education Advanced Summer Institute" for formal and non-formal educators who have participated in a Cloud Institute workshop. Participants will be provided with an advanced awareness and understanding of the core content of Education for Sustainability as it guides them through the three levels of our professional development. Contact Carolyn Gilles, Executive Assistant, at admin@sustainabilityed.org or (212) 645-9930 ext. 826. The URL is: http://www.sustainabilityed.org/TheCloudInstituteA...
Over 100 guides on developing good learning skills and study habits. Translated into 25 languages.
The URL is: http://www.studygs.net
Resource for teachers, written by teachers from Synergy Learning, Inc. Provides a forum for educators interested in inquiry-based learning, especially in science, math and technology.
The URL is: http://www.synergylearning.org/connect/index.html
Teacher Created Materials publishes "Endangered Species" (Hands-On Minds-On Science Series)
This book is full of hands-on activities to stimulate young minds about endangered species. Valuable teacher information about the scientific method, science-process skills, unit organization, and curriculum connections is provided as well as background information for each group of activities. The URL is: http://www.teachercreated.com/
PTA Central is a central information resource for PTA groups, PTO groups and other school related parent teacher organizations. The goal of this website is to provide information and insight on an array of issues facing today’s schools.
The URL is: http://www.ptacentral.org
LPT sponsors two summer institutes in environmental science for 6th-12th grade teachers, one at Princeton University and one in Costa Rica. The institutes are fully funded and teachers are offered a stipend. A program of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
The URL is: http://www.woodrow.org/teachers
10 day summer institute at many Texas universities. Offered to K-12 teachers, 3 hours graduate credit with no prerequisites and tuition is free.
The URL is: http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/exec/oppr/pubeduc/tea...
This site was developed to "support professional development providers as they design and implement programs for pre-service and in-service K – 12 mathematics and science teachers".
The URL is: http://te-mat.org/
CCMI provides educational field experiences in the Caribbean for teachers and students.
The URL is: http://www.reefresearch.org
"Harmony Foundation is all about education for the environment." Offer publications and programs to promote sustainability for the home, workplace, & classroom. Building Sustainable Societies, offers innovative training for educators and community group leaders to support local action on important environmental issues, like climate change, water and biodiversity.
The URL is: http://www.harmonyfdn.ca
Check out NSTA's Early Years Blog to see innovations in the preK-2 classrooms. Some topics include: finding resources & activities, assessment & standards, classroom management, and integrating strategies.
The URL is: http://science.nsta.org/earlyyearsblog/
TEACHINGpoint was established to develop a product line of comprehensive teacher preparation materials written by expert teachers who understand the needs of new teachers and teachers facing out-of-field assignments. Grounded in research-based best practices, the expanding line of TEACHINGpoint materials is already being used in more than 1000 schools in the United States.
The URL is: http://www.teaching-point.net/
Education resources list for colleges, online learning, online course, early childhood, home schooling, education subjects etc.
The URL is: http://www.watcheducation.com
More than 70 environmental education programs for all ages, including natural history seminars, teacher workshops and summer camps.
The URL is: http://www.ncascades.org/programs/school/
Winton International is an institution which has been dedicated to education for over 24 years. Formed by a multidisciplinary team of national and international professionals, our goal is to achieve educational quality while meeting specific needs
The URL is: http://www.wintonweb.com
Ohio Sea Grant, based at Ohio State University, funds education, research, and outreach activities to enhance the use, development, and wise management of Lake Erie and other Great Lakes resources. It is affiliated with Stone Laboratory which offers courses to teachers, college students and high school students through classroom, laboratory, and field studies at Gibraltar Island on Lake Erie.
The URL is: http://www.sg.ohio-state.edu/
July 24-29, 2006 ~ Washington, Maine
Landscape Ecology Workshop presented by Tom Wessels. "Reading the Landscape: A Connection to Space" is for students of natural history, teachers integrating place-based curricula, and those interested in experiencing the New England landscape. The URL is: http://www.medomakcamp.com/wessels.php
Web links to educational-related resources for students, teachers, and parents.
The URL is: http://www.mirolka.com/Edlinks.htm
This site contains useful links on professional development, lesson plans, curriculum resources, educational reform projects using technology, and featured resources. These sources have been screened by the Franklin Institute for educational appropriateness.
The URL is: http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/education.html
Remember that the tax legislation signed into law by President Bush includes an extension of the deduction for teachers for the first $250 "out-of-pocket" expenses spent on instructional materials and classroom supplies. There is an initiative to increase it to $400/year. Check it out!
The URL is: http://www.nea.org/lac/edtax/index.html
The Learning Classroom: Theory Into Practice - This video-based (13 half-hour) course is an exploration of learning theory—appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas—for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Produced by Detroit Public Television.
The URL is: http://www.learner.org/resources/series172.html
July 10-14, 2006 ~ Yorktown Heights, New York
This five-day summer workshop for K-8 teachers "Teaching for the Future" will include an introduction to sustainability education, ecological economics, and systems thinking. In-service credits available. The URL is: http://www.celfoundation.org/documents/CELFSummerI...
"A seven-step model to clarify information literacy and its relationship to the Internet. This model has been field-tested in a partnership between Kansas State University and the Spring Hill (Kan.) Unified School District, and with teachers throughout the country. Teachers might find these steps helpful."(Electronic School, January 1999)Full text online.
The URL is: http://www.electronic-school.com/199901/0199f4.htm...
This research and educational institution manages a collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located on 265 acres in Boston, Massachusetts and associated herbarium and library collections. K- adult educational programs are offered throughout the year.
The URL is: http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/
Environmental Concern, located in St. Michaels, MD offers wetland curriculum guides, wetland courses and workshops for educators. Also, located on-site is the nation's leading wetland plant nursery.
The URL is: http://www.wetland.org/
April 8-9, 2006 ~ Tallahassee, Florida
Catalytic Services, Inc. (CSI) of Tallahassee, Florida will host the conference "Value of Animals in the Lives of Youth" a nationwide professional conference. Keynote Speaker is Dr. John Pitts, Humane Education Director for the Pet Trust Foundation and a winner of President Clinton's 1997 Environmental Education Award. The URL is: http://www.csivisions.com/conferences.html
Solving Classroom Discipline Problems is a new online course that gives teachers the knowledge and skills to handle common discipline problems. Earn 2.4 continuing education credits.
The URL is: http://www.classroomdisciplinecourse.com/
NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Site offers grade-specific journal articles, news digests, and teacher-to-teacher discussion; a members-only library of journal articles; available awards, grants, career information, curriculum kits, science suppliers, and more.
The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/
This website provides an overview of the Institute's upcoming teacher workshops. Workshops are created specifically for high school science teachers and range in topic from earth and environmental science to geographic information systems.
The URL is: http://www.brevard.edu/pfi/
CISDE collaborates with both science and environmental educators representing public and private schools, universities, zoos, museums and other agencies to plan and deliver quality programs in staff development. In addition, the staff of CISDE has a variety of in-depth experiences in evaluating programs and in instrument development.
The URL is: http://www.cisde.com
"Bronx Zoo curricula integrate classroom lessons and zoo-visit field trips...and are used in schools and zoos in 48 U.S. states and around the world. " Grades K-12. Information on ordering materials, teacher workshops and school programs at the Zoo. Selected resources have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE.
The URL is: http://wcs.org/home/education/bzcurricula
An interdisciplinary EE program for students in PreK through grade 12. PLT uses the forest to help students gain an awareness and knowledge of the natural and built environments.
The URL is: http://msforestry.net/teachers.html
Offers various environmental education and restoration programs to schools in DC and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. Also conducts teacher trainings
where teachers can receive CPD credit or DC seat hours. The URL is: http://www.anacostiaws.org
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program education mission is to enhance public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the marine environment. Features the Dive Into Education Marine Science Program for teachers to support ocean literacy in the classroom; and the Living Classrooms program, an ocean field studies program for teacher and student teams to participate in activities focused on marine sanctuaries and ocean conservation.
The URL is: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education
Schumacher College, an international centre for ecological studies, is offering scholarships to citizens of the United Kingdom to attend its short residential courses on ecological issues. Scholarship information for other nationalities is also available on the financial assistance page.
The URL is: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/TextOnly/textv...
An online guide for teachers learning the basics about using the internet -includes activities and reference sites (guide can only be viewed on -line).
The URL is: http://www.genium.com/ipgt/
"The primary objective of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is to promote nature study in the classroom. The Selborne Project, Nature Journals teachers Workshop and NaturKind are just a few of the programs currently being offered." Located in Jamestown, NY.
The URL is: http://www.rtpi.org/eduprogs/
An online community forum where educators can communicate (near real-time) with each other through threaded online discussions. Teachers post ideas and questions to be discussed and answered by other educators.
The URL is: http://www.teacherfocus.com/phpBB2/
Various workshops in Minnesota, studying wolf biology, social behavior, research techniques, wolf-prey relationships, and northern forest ecology.
The URL is: http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/educator/edu_main...
A Plant Science professional development course from the National Gardening Association for K-8 educators to incorporate botany and gardening (indoors or out) into their science curriculum. In addition to the core botanical information, we provide activities and experiments that address K-8 national standards in various disciplines. National Science Education Standards are emphasized throughout the course, and connections are made to geography, health, history, language arts, and mathematics.
The URL is: http://store.yahoo.com/nationalgardening/27-7404.h...
Describes how programs and services benefit educators, directly and indirectly. A publication from the EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/info57.pdf
June 12 - July 23, 2006 ~ Online
July 3 - August 13, 2006 ~ Online The American Museum of Natural History’s Seminars on Science for K-12 educators include: Earth: Inside and Out; The Ocean System; The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds; Space, Time, and Motion; and several others. Four graduate credits available. The URL is: http://learn.amnh.org/
NAI is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of interpretation (on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, museums, and aquaria). Online resources include jobs, workshops and events, and certification information. NAI currently serves 4,200 members in the United States, Canada, and twenty other nations.
The URL is: http://www.interpnet.com/home.htm
November 6-7, 2004, Eureka, Missouri
Course for science, social studies and language arts teachers incorporating formal training in the Leopold Education Project (LEP) along with Rachel Carsons book Silent Spring and others. College Credit: one hour (LU, fall session 2004, CED 498 G). Fee: $45 (includes LEP materials, meals and incidentals). The URL is: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/oac/edcourse.htm#literature
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has joined with Miami University’s Project Dragonfly to offer extraordinary opportunities for K-12 teachers and other educators by offering three Field Expeditions abroad and three Zoo Expeditions at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
The URL is: http://earthexpeditions.org/
A Regional Environmental Science Institute for Midwestern Teachers through Purdue University, funded by the National Science Foundation. Application Deadline: February 15, each year. Receive six graduate credits at no cost and receive $1200 stipend.
The URL is: http://www.eas.purdue.edu/geomorph/envision/
Provides educators with curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, various workshops and conferences, awards and grants, and other helpful resources.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/teachers/
GEOEC (Alberta Teachers Association) promotes quality professional development in global, environmental and outdoor education, through a quarterly newsletter and ongoing workshop series. Web site provides lesson plans, related site links, affiliate group information, and details about our Global Education Initiative. GEOEC holds an annual conference, with numerous workshops and speakers.
The URL is: http://www.geoec.org
This three-day course is a useful tool for anyone interested in creation and restoration initiatives. Designed to guide educators in the construction, restoration, enhancement, and monitoring of wetlands in or near schoolyards using natural and/or artificial water sources.
The URL is: http://www.wetland.org/educ_pow.htm
"The Environmental Education Certificate Program is open to all K-12 teachers and other educators, including naturalists, museum specialists, and site and park interpreters who are interested in developing a focus on environmental education in their professional work."
The URL is: http://cgee.hamline.edu/courses/EECertificate/inde...
Provides interdisciplinary K-12 training and teaching materials (correlated to National Learning Standards). Site features information on teacher training workshops, teaching materials, and additional teacher and student resources. Online ordering avail.
The URL is: http://www.zpg.org/education/
July 2-29, 2006 ~ Costa Rica
"Habitats and Culture of Costa Rica" Teachers Professional Development Program will provide an environmental overview within a cultural context, emphasizing diverse eco-systems, language, and customs of the people. Hike remote trails, kayak through mangroves, snorkel in coral reefs, participate in field research, in a service project, in discussions on conservation issues. Credit offered through Lewis and Clark College. The URL is: http://www.campanario.org/teachersprofessionaldeve...
The Center for Environmental Sciences and Education at Northern Arizona University provides outreach to educators as well as degree programs. It currently offers a BS in Environmental Sciences, an MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy and a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Ecology.
The URL is: http://www.nau.edu/~envsci/
"Teaching teachers and students to analyze real-time NASA earth imagery to explain animal migration." For middle to high school students. Requires one week of classroom instruction followed by Research and Analysis components. On-line registration.
The URL is: http://www.signalsofspring.net/
The education department provides teacher training, a variety of lectures, workshops and conferences, and children's programs.
The URL is: http://www.wildflower.org/?nd=Educator_Workshops
The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) was established in 1990 to assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of environmental education programs focusing on elementary and secondary school teachers and students. The WCEE works to improve environmental education throughout the state of Wisconsin.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/
Activity kits, A-V materials, and books available through PLT.
The URL is: http://www.plt.org/materials/
Information on the Foundation's environmental education grantmaking programs open to schools and organizations (deadline 3/31 annually), samples from the upper elementary curriculum "ViewFinders," teacher workshop info and ordering forms.
The URL is: http://www.dunnfoundation.org/educate.htm
Not-for-profit organization working with host-country scholars and institutions to conduct environmental research and offer undergraduate and graduate field study courses in Natural History; Environmental Science, Ethics and Public Policy; and Science Education. Our courses are appropriate for undergraduate, graduate, teachers and serious adult continuing learners.
The URL is: http://www.environmentallearning.org/
Online MS in Education with specialization in Environmental Education available through the National Graduate Teacher Education Program (Fischler Graduate School of Education, Nova Southeastern University). 1-year 36-credit specialization designed for education professionals who seek to incorporate environmental education perspectives within their curricula.
The URL is: http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ngeonline/
"CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach." CRC offers teacher workshops, EE activities, and school and community outreach programs.
The URL is: http://www.si.edu/crc/ep/main.htm
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides residential environmental education programs, teacher workshops, school group programs, Smokies natural history workshops and resources, lesson plans, science/education integrated field studies, internships, and custom programs.
The URL is: http://www.gsmit.org/
The Florida Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education program for adults developed by UF/IFAS. Three 40 hour teaching modules include; freshwater wetlands, coastal systems, and upland habitats. Students learn science based curriculum and interpretation skills in the classroom and in the field. Videos are available for purchase.
The URL is: http://www.masternaturalist.org/
"Provides technical assistance and training in environmental and conservation education for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal, state, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit institutions and private enterprises." The National Conservation Training Center is located in Sheperdstown, WV.
The URL is: http://educators.fws.gov/educators.html
This training resource(available in PDF format), produced by the EETAP Resource Library provides a comprehensive starting point for any evaluation process. It is designed to help teachers prepare their students to think critically as they use the WWW. Topics include authority, audience, context/coverage, accuracy, and currency, and a compilation of evaluation guides and checklists.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/evalwebsites.pdf
Deadline: February 28, 2006
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher at Sea program gives K-16 teachers a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and an interdisciplinary educational experience that provides a unique environment for learning and teaching. The URL is: http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
ETL students at the Audubon Expedition Institute at Lesley University are educators earning a master's degree while continuing to work. Two summer sessions satisfy the required fieldwork. Fall & spring semesters are distance-learning experiences & final semester is a practicum.
The URL is: http://www.lesley.edu/gsass/audubon/index.html
"NSTA Reports" has updated information on professional opportunities and summer opportunities for teachers. Also includes information on grants and resources for science teachers and students.
The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/reports/
"ProfessionalTeacher.com offers everything you
need to renew and advance your teaching certification - in one convenient place." The URL is: http://www.professionalteacher.com/
CGEE specializes in combining environmental education with distance learning technology, while integrating hands-on learning to build community among students and teachers world-wide. It has three K-12 programs-Rivers of Life, Friends of Frogs, and Self-Expressing Earth-which deal with various aspects of environmental education and service-learning.
The URL is: http://cgee.hamline.edu/about_cgee/index.html
Design for e-Learning
15 weeks ~ Online 2 credits available from University of Alaska Anchorage http://www.creative-conservation.com/classes_design.htm e-Teach: Preparing Successful Online Instructors 6 Weeks ~ Online 1 credit available from University of Alaska Anchorage http://www.creative-conservation.com/classes_eteach.htm The URL is: http://www.creative-conservation.com/
A coalition of 33 specialty professional associations. "Through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education, NCATE works to make a difference in the quality of teaching and teacher preparation today, tomorrow, and for the next century."
The URL is: http://www.ncate.org
July 29 - August 3, 2006 ~ Boulder, Colorado
GIS, GPS, and Geographic Field Studies Summer Residential Institute for grade 6 through College-level pre-service and in-service environmental studies, geography, social studies, technology, mathematics, and science education educators. Contact: Joseph Kerski at 303-202-4315, or jjkerski@usgs.gov The URL is: http://www.gisetc.com/calwood.html
· May 1-2, 2006 ~ Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, Montana
"Water Summit for Teachers and Students" to learn and discover more about water quality and volunteer water monitoring. Includes field trips, professional development, hands-on learning, and strands for teachers and middle and high school students. · June 19-23, 2006 ~ Bozeman, Montana "Watershed Tour on Collaborative Education" program for middle and high-school teachers to develop a curriculum that is correlated to standards and meets the needs of the classroom and learning environment. The URL is: http://www.mtwatercourse.org/Educators/Educatorhom...
Provides professional development resources and programs for educators.
The URL is: http://school.aol.com/teachers/professional/genera...
ASCD Education Topics "are short multimedia lessons on topics that interest all levels of educators. Each lesson includes a definition, short articles on the topic, audio files of experts and practitioners, and a listing of resources that you can use to continue your professional development."
The URL is: http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=2103&f...
Keystone programs include C.A.S.E. (Classroom Access to Science Education), teacher training workshops focused on bringing environmental issues into the classroom and wilderness awareness into urban schools and residential summer youth programs.
The URL is: http://www.keystone.org/Science_School/science_sch...
Provides information on field trips, resource materials, teacher professional development, teacher packets, teacher resource newsletter, clubs, outreach programs,camps, and classes.
The URL is: http://www.zoo.org/educate/main.htm
WCS Education Department programs that help children of all ages discover the natural world and get involved in its protection. Offering teacher workshops, public programs, and classroom visits.
The URL is: http://wcs.org/home/education
Application Deadlines: January 8, February 8, and March 8, 2005
K-12 teachers and environmental educators can win a $1000 scholarship to travel to the Amazon and work with scientists in one of the most diverse environments in the world. The Amazon Rainforest Workshop for Educators, scheduled July 5-14, 2005, is a professional development opportunity for teachers to experience a 1/4 mile canopy walkway and visit the indigenous people who call the rainforest ecosystem their home. Academic credit is available. Simple application form is available online. For information on this and other programs in Belize or Student Amazon Workshops, call Dr. Frances Gatz at 1-800-669-6806, email fgatz@earthlink.net, , or visit the website http://www.travel2learn.com. The URL is: http://www.travel2learn.com/grants.htm
A collection of Internet resources and K-12 lesson plans from around the world - grouped by subject and grade level. Includes "Learning the Web" instuctions for teachers, a "Toolbox" for free downloadable computer enhancements, and a Teacher's Lounge. A division of Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
The URL is: http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm
"Interested in using technology to motivate and inspire? See how teachers around the world use technology—right now—in exciting ways to support student learning. From navigating the Idaho outdoors to inventing toys in Israel, the Innovation Odyssey Web site is brimming with ideas for teachers of every subject, teaching style, and grade level."
The URL is: http://www97.intel.com/odyssey/index.aspx?i=1
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) & National Staff Development Council (NSDC) collection of materials to serve as a professional development toolkit for teachers. Provides learner-centered professional development resources & strategies.
The URL is: http://www.enc.org/professional/guide/started/intr...
"CERTEE provides candidates with the knowledge to create, coordinate, and deliver outdoor and EE programs. Ecological education emphasizes understanding human interdependency and connectedness to nature and the environment." Information on course fees, dates and content. Sponsored by the Univ. of Saskatchewan.
The URL is: http://www.usask.ca/education/edfdt/certee/index.h...
Offering Spring, Summer & Fall continuing education programs in Santa Fe, NM. Provide accredited degree programs for sustainability training; individualized study emphasizing experiential, hands-on, field training; online virtual campus for academic & administrative counseling & support during off-campus field training.
The URL is: http://www.ecoversity.org/
Produced by WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston's PBS station, and developed by educators and advisors specializing in science teaching. Online Professional Development for teachers designed to broaden knowledge of science content and teaching methodologies, and integrate that technology into the classroom. Courses feature interactive resources that can be incorporated into lesson plans, videos of classroom practices, as well as online discussions, enabling teachers to communicate with their peers.
The URL is: http://www.teachersdomain.org/courses/
July 24 through 28, 2006 ~ Seattle, Washington
This course "Marine Birds and Mammals of Washington, Auklets to Orcas" will interpret the connection between Washington marine birds and marine mammals with human actions through hands-on inquiry based teaching. Included will be activities within the Seattle Aquarium exhibit area, in the classroom, and the field. Call (206) 386-4353 to register The URL is: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/learn/teachers/work...
"A program of the College of Engineering at NMSU...WERC is expanding our national capability in the management of waste and restoration of the environment, including the relationships between energy and environmental issues." Professional development opportunities, environmental workshops (9-12), higher ed programs, and research and funding info.
The URL is: http://www.werc.net/
The SOC is the largest university-operated environmental center in the world. Located 57 miles from the main campus on a 240-acre tract in the center of Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, and part of the College of Science & Mathematics.
Offering programs for elementary, middle and high school groups, workshops for teachers, and Graduate Fellowships and Internships. The URL is: http://www.csam.montclair.edu/njsoc/
Teacher education workshops in environmental health (EH) and materials to help introduce EH and toxicology into K-12 classrooms. From the University of Washington.
The URL is: http://depts.washington.edu/ceeh/Outreach/k12.html
An independent institution of higher education dedicated to the study of social ecology. ISE offers intensive summer programs, a year-round B.A. degree program, workshops on issues such as biotechnology, fall and winter lecture series, internship opportunities, and a speakers bureau.
The URL is: http://www.social-ecology.org/
"Key Issues is a national teacher training institute that provides middle level educators with the process, skills and confidence to investigate current environmental issues with their students."
The URL is: http://www.keystone.org/P_E_L_/Key_Issues/key_issu...
Rainforest and Reef specializes in rainforest and marine ecology field courses in nine countries. All programs are operated by partner organizations that have shown a strong commitment to conservation and education over time at each site. 99% of all participation fees stay with in country partners to assist in conservation and education projects.
The URL is: http://www.rainforestandreef.org/
Vast resources for teachers, including state Department of Education contacts, organizations, teacher-reviewed teacher sites, student and parent recommended sites, and more.
The URL is: http://www.teacher.com/
Internet-based workshops for K-8 teachers earn graduate credit on-line to help meet the specific development goals of teachers, schools, and districts.
The URL is: http://www.DragonflyWorkshops.org/
A marine institute based in the Cayman Islands where teachers can participate in a summer field course on the geology, ecology and evolution of coral reefs. Teachers can receive up to 6 graduate college credits and earn their SCUBA certification, and will complete a project which can be developed into a course or laboratory exercises for K-12. Undergrad and Grad courses are also available.
The URL is: http://www.reefresearch.org/
The fellowships help K-12 teachers foster an education of place through the study of local nature and culture. Teachers are encouraged to explore the philosophy and models presented in Orion's Nature Literacy Series, while developing a curriculum unique to their geographical region and community.
The URL is: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/os/education/sil....
Information and opportunities (workshops, materials, videos) for teaching about Idaho's trees and forests. Also includes Project Learning Tree, "Ask an Idaho Forester," and on-line grant application.
The URL is: http://www.idahoforests.org/teach1.htm
Approaching Walden (high school): July 12-23. Finding Walden (middle school): July 26-August 6, Lincoln, MA. Workshops are two-week, interdisciplinary, summer seminars that provide teachers with the skills to design place-based
lessons that focus on their home community. Both PDPs and graduate credit are available. The URL is: http://www.walden.org/Education/
Bridging The Gap is a Kansas City environmental education non-profit with the mission to encourage local and global understanding our interconnectedness and to develop this understanding through community education and action. Bridging The Gap provides a variety of programs and resources for educators interested in environmental education.
The URL is: http://www.bridgingthegap.org
Free televised workshops, courses, & libraries in mathematics, science, social studies, literature, & educational issues. Earn certificates that may be used for inservice & recertification credit. Graduate credit is also available at reasonable cost.
The URL is: http://www.learner.org/about/news/news_profdev.htm...
Through Montana State University. For Middle and High School Teachers engaged in science and environmental education. Graduate Semester Credit: 3. Time Commitment: 9-12 hours/week. Cost: appx $665.
The URL is: http://btc.montana.edu/eft/us/index.htm
Info and register for K-12 teachers annual workshop, at Society of Toxicology's annual meeting. Three sessions: K-3, 4-6, 7-12 (activities, lectures, brainstorming). Meet with toxicologists to arrange school visits. Nationally recognized curricular materials.
The URL is: http://www.toxicology.org/PublicOutreach/k12resour...
Our objective is to provide opportunities for environmental education and training to youth,
environmental professionals, and the general public by disseminating information through public workshops, seminars and lectures; training teachers to incorporate EE into their curriculums; and assisting in school-based EE programs. The URL is: http://www.nweec.org
Hands on the Land (HOL) is a network of field classrooms stretching across America from Alaska to Florida and is sponsored by Partners in Resource Education, a collaboration of five Federal agencies, a non-profit foundation, schools, and other private sector partners. HOL provides a national network of field classrooms to enhance kindergarten through high school student-learning. Site provides teaching materials, resources for students, educational program information, teacher bulletins, and more.
The URL is: http://www.handsontheland.org
November 12-14, 2004 - White River Junction, Vermont
This Level One - Building Your Understanding workshop will provide the tools to take Questing into your classroom/community group; receive a copy of Questing: A Guide to Creating Community Treasure Hunts; a bibliography; worksheets and sample Quests. Instructor: Steven Glazer, Valley Quest Coordinator. Cost: $150 For more information about this workshop, please contact: Simon Brooks, Valley Quest Assistant at 802-291-9100, or by email at: simon@vitalcommunities.org The URL is: http://www.vitalcommunities.org/ValleyQuest/Valley...
CERC offers programs to increase environmental awareness and literacy among the general public. Programs include teacher training, undergraduate summer opportunities, and continuing education for those seeking to enhance professional or civic engagement.
The URL is: http://seriousaboutconservation.org
Summer 2006 ~ Brevard, North Carolina
PFI workshops are FREE to educators and include meals, lodging, and materials. · June 18 - 23: Earth Environmental Science for Elementary School Teachers · June 25 - 29: Sustainability: Teaching For Tomorrow · July 9 - 14: Elements of Nature · July 16 - 18: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly · July 19 - 21: What Goes Around Comes Around: The Art and Science of Recycling and Composting in the Classroom · July 23 - 28: Earth/Environmental Science for Middle/High School Teachers Participants receive a certificate of achievement which can be used to gain CEUs. Workshops are eligible for Criteria 1, 2, or 3 credit in the NC Environmental Educators Program. Several workshops offer college credit in conjunction with Brevard College. The URL is: http://www.brevard.edu/pfi/
Investigate lemurs in Madagascar, explore grey whales in Mexico, uncover the remains of the Roman Empire in Great Britain…
Volunteer for one of 130 expeditions offered worldwide. Teachers - apply for a fellowship! Students - apply for a scholarship! Each year Earthwatch and its supporters offer more than 600 fellowships. Education fellowships and student scholarships provide full and partial grants to teachers and students to sponsor their participation on an Earthwatch expedition. Visit the Web site, or call 800-776-0188. The URL is: http://www.earthwatch.org
The Master of Science in Environmental Education for K-12 Teachers is a professional development program for practicing teachers to earn a Master's degree while continuing to teach. It is
designed specifically for K-12 Teachers with face to face classes held during a 3 week period of the summer session and one-third of the degree available online during the academic year. Candidates may transfer in up to 9 graduate credits. This degree program is intended to increase knowledge and leadership skills in EE for K-12 teachers. Contact Angela Arkin at 715-346-3854 or aarkin@uwsp.edu. New candidates normally begin coursework in February, but applications are accepted at any time. The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree
June 12 - July 23, 2006 and July 3 - August 13, 2006 ~ Online
The American Museum of Natural History’s Seminars on Science professional development courses designed for K-12 educators include Earth: Inside and Out; The Ocean System; The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds; Space, Time, and Motion; and several others. The URL is: http://learn.amnh.org
Teachers’ Corner is a new Web-based clearinghouse for Great Lakes and fisheries K-12 education resources. All educational materials included on the site were professionally reviewed, and many provide a FREE lesson correlated to Michigan Science Benchmarks. Other features include a chart to compare materials side-by-side, links to relevant resources and organizations, and a discussion forum. Created under the supervision of Dr. Michaela Zint, School of Natural Resources & Environment and School of Education, University of Michigan through a grant from the Great Lakes Fishery Trust.
The URL is: http://glin.net/teach/teachers/
There are two exciting ways for educators to travel to the Amazon Rainforest.
1. Sign-up for the 15th annual Educator's Amazon Rainforest Workshop co-sponsored by Selby Botanical Gardens, June 30 - July 9, 2007. This 10-day event is a professional development opportunity for teachers to work with a spirited faculty of scientists. Academic credit and an extension to Machu Picchu available. 2. Bring a group of 6 and travel expenses-paid for the 8-day Student Amazon Rainforest workshops in June & July, 2007. Students and their families will experience the benefits of educational travel and participate in a life changing Service Learning project in a village along the Amazon River. Contact: Dr. Frances Gatz at 800-669-6806 or fgatz@earthlink.net The URL is: http://www.travel2learn.com
Educational resource for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation. Features "AskNSDL" a virtual desk service to "Ask a Scientist or Engineer" and highlights a resource of interest and headlines.
The URL is: http://nsdl.org/
December - January 2 - All participants will be involved in observing, capturing, banding, & in learning hummingbird protocols. Open to any adult but to encourage K-12 teachers to participate, the trip will be held during the holiday break.
The URL is: http://www.hiltonpond.org/CostaRicaAnnounceMain04....
Explore the Tropical Rain Forest of Costa Rica. Proyecto Campanario, a conservation and environmental education NGO, is offering field experiences from one to three weeks in the rain forest for teachers and students during the summer months.
The URL is: http://www.campanario.org
May 3-8, 2009 ~ Nevada City, California
Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children, is offering a five-day Sharing Nature Conference and Retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California. Joseph will be giving the following workshop sessions: • Using "Flow Learning" for dynamic teaching and life-changing experiences • Joy in nature activities for feeling serenity and a joyous connection with life • Sharing nature activities for children and adults • How to be an inspiring teacher — bringing out the best in others and yourself • A John Muir living history performance based on Cornell's award-winning book, John Muir: My Life with Nature Another highlight of the week will be meeting founders of Sharing Nature associations from around the world and learning from their experience. The URL is: http://www.sharingnature.com/conference_2009.html
Information on regional EE programs, the Texas EE Partnership (TEEP), Wet in the City, environmental courses offered at area colleges and Universities, and schoolyard ecoscape projects.
The URL is: http://www.eih.uh.edu/education/
EcoTeach offers teacher lead middle school and high school student groups to Costa Rica to do Conservation and Endangered Species Protection work. Working with local schools and communities in Costa Rica, Ecoteach supports environmental protection and education projects focused primarily on the Leatherback Sea Turtles and Macaws. Through the coffee fund raiser program EcoTeach buys coffee directly from farmers in Costa Rica supporting their sustainable farming practices. The fund raiser program is available to any group in the US wishing to raise money for their local projects and $1 per bag goes to support the EcoTeach conservation and education projects.
The URL is: http://www.ecoteach.org/
Ecological & Environmental Learning Services
provides K-12 education consulting for teacher professional development, curriculum development and education programs in science education (particularly science research), environmental science, environmental education and ecology. Site also offers newsletter articles with ecology and environmental education themes. The URL is: http://www.eelsinc.org/
IPP seeks environmental scientists and environmental social scientists for university teaching, mentoring, curriculum development and research. Three objectives of the IPP are environment, population, and security. Security is defined as water, food, soil, oil, environment change, environmental medicine, and international studies, within an international higher education project.
The URL is: http://www.internationalprofs.org
November 17-19, 2005 ~ Jackson, New Hampshire
3rd Promise of Place Conference: Place-based Education in the Northern Forest is for educators, administrators, resource experts and policy makers from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York, to gather in support of place-based education. This event is being provided by the Northern Forest Center and the Center for Place-Based Learning and Community Engagement, will build on the learning, networking, and enthusiasm of the first two years’ sold-out conferences. Detailed information will be available by the summer at www.northernforest.org or www.shelburnefarms.org. To learn more about the first two Promise of Place conferences, visit http://www.northernforest.org/tech_programs.htm For more information, contact Pat Straughan, pstraughan@shelburnefarms.org, (802) 985-8686 x43 or Lidie Whittier Robbins at robbins@northernforest.org (802) 291-9800 The URL is: http://www.northernforest.org/tech_programs.htm
Volunteer Nepal is a community-based, non-profit organization that co-ordinates local and international work camps with community groups or institutions in need of voluntary labor or service to empower community self-help initiatives. Some volunteer programs are in the areas of community sustainable development; education & capacity building; information & communication technology literacy; economic self sustaining activities; women & children issues.
The URL is: http://www.volnepal.np.org/
Summer Programs for Teachers on Ecological Economics and Sustainability ~ Ypsilanti, Michigan
Creative Change Educational Solutions is collaborating with Eastern Michigan University's Social Foundations of Education Program and Continuing Education to offer: "Eco-Economics for Educators: Linking the Environment, the Economy, and Democratic Education" noncredit program June 27-29, 2005 "Sustainability, the Common Good, and Educational Practice" - 3 credit program July 25 - August 11, 2005 The URL is: http://www.creativechange.net/whatsnew/index.htm
Spend your summer vacation learning and earning! From touring Japan to working in the laboratories of renowned scientists to studying history with experts, 100 Paid Summer Adventures for Teachers profiles engaging summer opportunities that offer teachers quality professional development and financial compensation for their time and effort. Many programs focus on environmental topics.
The URL is: http://www.benefitpress.com
Project NatureConnect announces training and part or full-time jobs at more than $20,000/year for facilitators to learn and teach the environmental skills of Organic Psychology to a wide range of individuals and organizations. Internships and Degrees available. See the website for details.
The URL is: http://www.ecopsych.com/2005orgguideinvitation1.ht...
ITEST - "Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers" to work with scientists and engineers in project-based, experiential learning ranging from biotechnology to environmental resource management. ITEST is a program of the National Science Foundation's Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education (ESIE). This publication describes the program, projects and locations, and sponsors. Types of projects are 1) career and educational enrichment for students in middle and high school, 2) Teacher information technology professional development and 3) a resource center for research on funded projects.
The URL is: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf0530/nsf0530.pdf
CreekFarm is designed to bring together people world-wide who are interested in nature and education. It's major project is a partnership with Association Ecosystem (Russia) to develop on-line graduate level courses focusing on teaching teachers about ecological field studies with children. These Courses offered through Montana SU connected teachers throughout the USA and Russia. Check out Current Projects (http://www.creekfarm.net/fl_ux.php?id=3) for more information on materials, courses, and online courses.
The URL is: http://www.creekfarm.net
The WETMAAP Program develops workshops and supports a website for educators that provide basic ecological concepts, technological skills in the use of maps, aerial photography, and satellite imagery, and methods of interpretation necessary for understanding and assessing wetland and upland habitat change.
The URL is: http://www.wetmaap.org
August 1-5, 2005 ~ Palo Alto, California
This Environmental Volunteers Summer institute combines four EE Certificate program core courses toward completion of earning the Environmental Education Certificate. Earn four credits through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Also open to those not pursuing an EE Certificate. http://www.ucsc-extension.edu The URL is: http://evols.org/EEC_institutes.htm
The National Energy Foundation website offers materials and information for educators, and students grades K-12, concerning energy awareness. The NEF Academy offers several professional development university graduate credit, independent study courses developed for K-12 school teachers.
The URL is: http://www.nef1.org
January 26 - March 8, 2009 ~ Online
Register by: January 12 The Seminars on Science course from the American Museum of Natural History provide powerful classroom resources and link participants to educators across the country. Designed for K–12 educators, each six-week course includes in-depth readings and assignments paired with rich web-based discussions. Graduate credit is available and each participant receives a CD of course resources suitable for classroom use. The URL is: http://www.amnh.org/learn/
Summer 2006 ~ Cordova, Alaska
Prince William Sound Science Center offers summer education programs for youth and adults in the heart of the Copper River Delta. Programs include weekend workshops, overnight youth camps, and a teacher workshop with credit available from the University of Alaska Anchorage. The URL is: http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/pwssc/educ/education.sh...
Columbia University's new one-year Masters Program in Climate Science and Policy trains professionals and academics to understand and manage climate risk. This rigorous program emphasizes the problems of developing societies. Now in its second year, the program is expanding its financial assistance opportunities.
For more information contact climatesociety@ei.columbia.edu or visit the website. The URL is: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety/
June 19-24, July 3-8, July 17-22, & August 21-26, 2006 ~ Costa Rica
A week of adventure exploring lowland tropical forests: mangrove, and primary, secondary, and successionary rainforests. Rainforest Conservation Camps are designed for teachers, families, and students of all ages. The URL is: http://www.campanario.org/rainforestconservationca...
July 7-16, 2006 ~ Peru
Teachers will take learning literally 'to a new level' on a one-quarter-mile treetop canopy walkway through the Amazon. Student Workshops are also offered in June & July 2006, where students will participate in a life changing community service project in a village along the Amazon River. The URL is: http://www.travel2learn.com
Offered Fall (October) and Spring (February) every year "Alaska Wildlife Curriculum" 8-week workshop is facilitator-led using online technologies and discussions. Educators receive a four-volume set of curriculum designed for northern climates. The modules include: Wildlife for the Future, Alaska's Ecology, Alaska Tundra and Wildlife, and Alaska Forests and Wildlife. The course utilizes teleconferencing and multi-media on CD. Meet fellow educators from other northern environments.
The URL is: http://www.creative-conservation.com/awc.htm
Deadline: April 21, 2006
October 27 - November 8, 2006 ~ Galapagos Islands This fully funded professional development program is open to twenty secondary school classroom teachers (Grades 7-12) of all disciplines, who teach full time in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C. The URL is: http://www.iie.org/programs/toyota
Master of Science in Environmental Education for K-12 Teachers: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/
A professional development program for practicing teachers to earn a Master’s degree while continuing to teach. The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP): http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/ Program created to promote energy education in Wisconsin. Contact: Carrie Ziolkowski at 715-346-4651 or energy@uwsp.edu Learning, Experiences, and Activities in Forestry (LEAF): http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/ Program goals are: to document forestry concepts Wisconsin K-12 students should learn, to develop a "Wisconsinized" Forestry Education Lesson Guide for classroom and field use, to build partnerships with Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education stakeholders and support their efforts. Online Environmental Education at UW-Stevens Point: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/onlinegrad.htm Online EE courses for formal and non-formal educators in Wisconsin offered primarily in the Spring and Fall semesters, with the convenience of anytime/anywhere learning. The URL is:
Provides a broad spectrum of educational Internet services to teachers, students, parents, librarians and school administrators in the K-12 educational and public library markets. Resources include: links to reference materials, lesson plans, and professional development opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPorta...
Find out how to join a teams of conservation researchers around the world on expeditions from 1-3 weeks long. Also discover lesson plans and web sites developed by past teacher volunteers while they were in the field. Funding is available for students (16+) and educators.
The URL is: http://www.earthwatch.org/education
May 12-14th 2006 ~ Rupert, Vermont
Valley Quest is an interdisciplinary curriculum workshop for teachers who wish to engage their students in discovering, exploring, and sharing aspects of their community's natural and cultural heritage. The URL is: http://www.vitalcommunities.org/Calendar/CalEvent....
Michigan Sea Grant education efforts focus on
community-based education as well as K-16 formal education for educators and students. Education goals of Michigan Sea Grant include improving marine and aquatic science literacy through educational programs and standards- based curriculum content. The URL is: http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/education
Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) self-led discussion courses consist of small groups meeting weekly to discuss readings centered around ecological and sustainability issues. Current course material offerings include:
· Voluntary Simplicity · Exploring Deep Ecology · Discovering a Sense of Place · Choices for Sustainable Living · Globalization and Its Critics · Healthy Children - Healthy Planet See Web site for information on how to begin a course in your community. The URL is: http://www.nwei.org/pages/discussion2.html
June 11-12, 2009 ~ Kansas City, Missouri
This course for early childhood practitioners and designers will cover topics such as toxic toys, green cleaning, choosing appropriate equipment, and naturalizing outdoor spaces. The URL is: http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/sustainabl...
Features educational events and resource database list. "See it, Try it, Teach it" The Education Show is the UK’s largest showcase of educational resources of all kinds. It enables educators to see what is new, try out resources and take part in free CPD so that they can teach and manage learning more effectively.
The URL is: http://www.education-show.com/
July 28-29, 2006 ~ Poynett, Wisconsin
Plan, design, and create a National Wildlife Federation certified outdoor classroom for your school! The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation are teaming up to teach you how - by providing the instructor, curriculum, and $200 in start up funds! The URL is: http://www.wiwf.org/page3.htm
This Chesapeake Bay Foundation "Teacher's Lounge" Web site provides resources to help teachers use "Expedition Susquehanna" in the classroom, including lesson plans, curricular resources, and professional development.
The URL is: http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=back_p...
Summer 2006 ~ Brevard, North Carolina
Earn Continuing Education (CEU) credit and NCEE credit through FREE teacher workshops at the Pisgah Forest Institute. Workshops are open to educators and include meals, lodging, and awesome takeaways for the classroom. June 18 - 23: Earth/Environmental Science for Elementary School Teachers June 25 - 29: Sustainability: Teaching For Tomorrow July 9 - 14: Elements of Nature July 16 - 18: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly July 19 - 21: What Goes Around Comes Around: The Art and Science of Recycling and Composting in the Classroom July 23 - 28: Earth/Environmental Science for Middle/High School Teachers The URL is: http://www.brevard.edu/pfi
Upcoming grant opportunities, professional
development and training, and other offers for educators. Focused on Outdoor/Environmental Education in California, from AEOE, the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. The URL is: http://aeoe.org/resources/opportunities.html
South Carolina middle school students are engaged in real-world, community-based, and standards-aligned environmental investigative and service-learning projects that improve their behavior, attitudes and grades. Teachers of all disciplines, together with parents, local businesses, universities, and federal, state, county and non-profit environmental groups are helping students stay in class and improve their learning. First year quantitative and qualitative data collected from an outside evaluator from ten South Carolina pilot middle schools indicate adolescents are responding very favorably to these new instructional strategies.
Teacher confidence and classroom management skills improved as students responded. The Environment as an Integrating Context (EIC) model is based on national research conducted by the State Education and Environment Roundtable (SEER). Visit the SEER© website at www.seer.org for information. View the complete report: "Education Using the Environment" by Edward H. Falco online. The URL is: http://www.myscschools.com/Offices/CSO/enved
"The mission of KEEP is to initiate and facilitate the development dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of energy education programs within Wisconsin schools." Includes information on publications, teacher resources, and classroom ideas.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/
October 28-29, 2006 ~ Minneapolis, Minnesota
World population has quadrupled in the last century, changing the way we use natural resources and function as societies. Population education is the interdisciplinary study of how the human race has grown and shaped the world around us. Join Population Connection for this Leadership Institute to become a trainer of teachers in this important field. Contact: Pam Wasserman pwasserman@populationconnection.org The URL is: http://www.populationeducation.org/staticpages/TXI...
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands is an instructional guide for educators that provides hands-on multi-disciplinary activities in lesson plan format.WOW! provides resourceful and creative activities designed to bring wetland studies to the classroom and beyond.
The URL is: http://www.wetland.org/education_wetlandsonwheels....
The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) online EE courses and schedule are listed below.
Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (AEEPE) February 2 - May 1, 2009 13-week course designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. Fundamentals of Environmental Education (FEE) February 2 - April 24, 2009 12-week course for classroom teachers and nonformal educators who work with students and/or teachers provides the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences (MEER) February 2 - April 10, 2009 10-week course designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among culturally diverse audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation (SPI) Fall Semester 2009 9-week course on developing successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes, and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs. Scholarships available. Check Web site for details. The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx
September 22 - December 12, 2008 ~ Online
This Montana State University graduate course is designed for educators of students in grades 6-12 who are interested in integrating inquiry oriented, experienced-based, environmental studies into their educational program. Participants will learn basic ecological field study techniques and conduct studies in their local environment. Instructor: Michael Brody Credit: 3 graduate The URL is: http://btc.montana.edu/courses/aspx/descrip3.aspx?...
The Kentucky NEED (National Energy Education Development) Project is offering energy workshops for teachers during November and December, at various locations throughout Kentucky. The workshops are packed with curriculum and resources to teach energy in any discipline, at any grade level. Substitute reimbursement for up to two teachers per school is provided. Register online.
Contact: Karen Reagor, kreagor@need.org The URL is: http://www.need.org/states/kentucky/
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is offering a series of six- and seven-week online courses for middle and high school teachers that combine geoscience content, information about current climate research, easy to implement hands-on activities, and group discussion. The courses run concurrently from January 23 through March 15, 2009.
The URL is: http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu/
Deadline: November 4, 2008
The Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. The $25,000 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. The URL is: http://www.spencer.org/programs/fellows/dissertati...
iLoveSchools.com is a matchmaking service – for education. School teachers request materials and supplies while potential donors search for a teacher in need of their gifts of money or new and used goods. iLoveSchools.com supports any institution that educates children, including preschools, home schools, and private schools.
The URL is: http://www.iloveschools.com/index.php
Registration begins: April 8, 2007
The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative will be held in 22 cities throughout the country to provide free high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers. Prominent educators will share best practices in all grade levels and content areas. Teachers should check with their school district about receiving professional development credit for the workshop. The URL is: https://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Schedule.asp
July 15–29, 2007
This natural history tour will provide educators with firsthand exposure to the geological history, flora, fauna, Savanna ecosystems, settlement patterns, Zulu culture, rain forests, game management, mining, and natural history of South Africa. Participants will be involved in field studies, tours, game viewing, archaeology, spotlighting, and general observations of this beautiful country. Contact: Richard Duncan, (503) 744-0794 or The URL is: r2duncan@comcast.net
Produced by the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in association with the Harvard University Center for the Environment, the course consists of 13 half-hour streaming video programs, online text, professional development guide, and a Web site. Graduate credit is available from participating institutions. All online materials are free of charge and hard copies of materials are available at nominal cost.
The URL is: http://www.learner.org/resources/series209.html
Discovery Southeast in partnership with Alaska Discovery, Alaska Natural History Association, U.S. Forest Service, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are offering three Teacher Training Expeditions for 2007. Courses are accredited for 3 professional development (level 500) credits through the University of Alaska Anchorage.
June 5-11: The Brown Bears of Admiralty Island June 26 - July 2: Seals, Ice and the Wilderness Idea July 19-25: Whales of Icy Strait The URL is: http://www.discoverysoutheast.org/content/view/32/...
"Where K-12 Education and Technology Meet." Includes publications, news, resources, and services for educators.
The URL is: http://www.eschoolnews.org/
July 14-28, 2007 ~ Costa Rica
Spend fourteen days in beautiful Costa Rica, living and learning in a Pacific coast rainforest, Carara National Park. It is a transitional forest area and is known for its tremendous biodiversity and is home to the Endangered Scarlet Macaw. Trip also includes visits to an ecoadventure park, a night of sea turtle egg rescue, a mangrove boat tour and other tourist activities. Biology 590 Section TS1, 4 credit hour course Contact Elaine AbuSharbain (618) 650-2453 or eabusha@siue.edu The URL is: http://www.siue.edu/%7Eeabusha/RainforestServiceLe...
TeacherTube is an online community for sharing instructional videos. Teachers can post videos designed for students or professional development videos for teacher-to-teacher instruction.
The URL is: http://www.teachertube.com/
Summer 2009
Application Deadline: September 12, 2008 The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. All seminars are in non-western European countries and are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to particular countries. The program is geared towards those educators with little or no experience in the host country who demonstrate the need to develop and enhance their curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad. Seminars take place from late June to mid-August for a duration of four to six weeks. Contact: Gale Holdren at gale.holdren@ed.gov or Michelle Ward at michelle.ward@ed.gov. The URL is: http://e-grants.ed.gov/egWelcome.asp
August 11-13, 2008 ~ Minnesota
The Institute is a great opportunity to enhance your own understanding of climate change. Dr. James Hansen, renowned NASA climate scientist, will be the keynote speaker to discuss the latest on climate science. Institute participants will receive a resource binder with new climate change curricula, expedition supplements, and action resources. The theme of the Institute is "Changing School Culture" with a focus on reducing a school's carbon footprint, from classroom to community. The URL is: http://www.globalwarming101.com
February 24 - March 7, 2008 ~ Costa Rica
Deadline: September 7, 2007 The Toyota International Teacher Program will send 20 secondary school teachers on a fully funded ten-day study program to eastern Costa Rica. The program is designed to expose educators of all classroom disciplines to the diversity of Costa Rican communities in an effort to inspire the creative teaching of international, cultural, and environmental themes in U.S. schools and communities. The URL is: http://www.iie.org/
Project Shark Awareness is an outreach program that consists of teacher training workshops that will enable educators to conduct "shark awareness" programs in their individual school districts. Funding is provided by the Florida Program for Shark Research and the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund.
The URL is: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/education/psa/psa.ht...
June 21 - July 4, 2009
This two-week short course in Costa Rica will consist of an investigation of our personal and collective relationship with the Earth through an exploration of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of humans as a part of nature. In particular, discussions, field activities, and individual and group exercises will address the concepts of self-awareness, eco-psychology, ritual and ceremony, voluntary simplicity, and spirituality. The URL is: http://www.earthedintl.org/Summer.htm
Global Environmental Teachings (GET) unique teacher exchange experience includes workshops, excursions, and field expeditions with other teachers from the host location. Learn about new teaching methods, endangered species, and build international friendships.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/get/
June 11-12, 2008 ~ Bismarck, North Dakota
Wild About Art is an education workshop for teachers, environmental educators, or anyone that works with youth. Teachers completing this course will have a basis for teaching ecological concepts and environmental stewardship to their students through the visual arts using Project WILD materials. Contact: Sherry Niesar at 701-223-5986 or email baga@midconetwork.com The URL is: http://bismarck-art.org/arts%20integration%20works...
July 15-18, 2008 ~ San Antonio, Texas
Experience innovative, interactive, and tested methods of teaching water subjects in all grade levels and all settings at this four-day conference for educators. The 5th Annual "Water: A Living Lesson" conference will explore practical, up-to-date examples of successful educational programs and materials throughout 50 interactive sessions and field trips. The URL is: http://www.wateralivinglesson.org/
October 10-11, 2008 ~ San Francisco, California
This 3rd San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance Growing Greener School Grounds Conference aims to bring together over 300 K-12 teachers and community members from San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and beyond to learn more about creating and sustaining vibrant outdoor learning environments. The conference begins with a resource fair and keynote address, and the following day attendees will attend full or half day workshops such as: designing, building, and maintaining school gardens, attracting wildlife to school grounds, building and using renewable energy systems at schools, tracking water use on school grounds, reducing waste, building schoolyard artwork, cooking with garden produce, green schoolyards and children's health and nutrition, and many other topics. Many of the workshops will also focus on ways to connect outdoor classrooms to the state curriculum framework. Contact: Rachel Pringle, Programs Manager, rachel@sfgreenschools.org The URL is: http://www.sfgreenschools.org/home.html
Explore the dynamics of life in the Bay of Fundy, between Maine and Nova Scotia, on Grand Manan Island and study many rare and endangered species and habitats. Gain field experience in marine science, geology, botany, oceanography, wetland ecology and ornithology. Course developed to follow the National Science Education professional development standards.
The URL is: http://www.whalecamp.com/
June 23 - August 1, 2008 ~ Various, North Carolina
Application Deadline: April 21, 2008 The TOSA program allows K-12 teachers to gain first-hand knowledge of environmental issues and experience real-world applications of concepts they teach in the classroom. The six-week paid assignments are conducted at various Weyerhaeuser timberlands and manufacturing facilities in eastern North Carolina. Teachers are required to do useful valued work, create a lesson, activity, and curriculum piece for their classroom. They need to work the full six-weeks of the program, attend all scheduled workshops, make a final presentation, and maintain a safe work experience. CEUs available. Contact: Linda Holton at linda.holton@weyerhaeuser.com The URL is: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/Forestr...
Are you interested in continuing professional development? Would you like to learn at your own pace? "Facing the Future: Educating & Inspiring a Global Generation" is an online, independent continuing education course for educators of grades 5-12, to build upon their teaching expertise and to think creatively about how to integrate global issues, sustainability, and local solutions into their curricula.
The URL is: http://www.hol.edu/view_course.cfm?cid=2114
This Outreach Lecture Series is presented by the Environmental Science Institute (ESI) University of Texas at Austin and provides leading researchers a means to communicate their research to K-12 educators. Providing pre-lecture activities, audience participation opportunities, internet broadcast, a CD-ROM of the lecture series, and more.
The URL is: http://www.esi.utexas.edu/outreach/lectures.html
The Toyota International Teacher Program is a fully-funded professional development program for full-time classroom teachers (grades 7-12, all subjects) in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. This program will offer country-specific themes to help educators expand their professional skills, increase cultural awareness, and enhance their understanding of environmental issues around the world. Check the Web site for 2008 schedule.
The URL is: http://www.iie.org/toyota
Site provides information on Schools offering Teaching Degrees
The URL is: http://www.teaching-degree-info.com/
The first in a series of free online courses relating weather to the environment, "Watersheds: Connecting Weather to the Environment" is an excellent primer on how weather events relate to the health of a watershed, and how the public can take simple actions to protect watershed health. Produced by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET(r)) and National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF).
The URL is: http://www.meted.ucar.edu/broadcastmet/watershed/
This new e-learning Web site provides science-based, introductory information about invasive plants. The five self-study modules address the purpose and history of the Refuge System, how volunteers help in invasive plant management, how refuges manage invasive plants, and tips for community outreach. The program is part of a larger U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service program in conjunction with partners to engage volunteers in managing invasive species on National Wildlife Refuges.
The URL is: http://www.fws.gov/invasives/volunteersTrainingMod...
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