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Opportunities for Teacher Workshops


Life Lab Training at Cal Poly SLO – January 29, 2010

The Growing Classroom curriculum training will be hosted in San Luis Obispo at Cal Poly Organic Farm. For more information contact Professor Headrick at dheadric@calpoly.edu or 756-5382 or Maria Murrieta at the Cal Poly Organic Farm.

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Training Part II– March 8 & 9 in Salinas, CA

This free two-day training is designed for school personnel and community partners. It provides tools to support an increase of fresh fruits and vegetables on school campuses through fun, interactive, and skill-building activities.  Register now!  Download training flyer and register at: http://www.healthyschoolenvironment.org/workshop-registration

 DAY ONE – 8:45 to 3:30 pm

  • BuildingCommunications and Connections 
  • Incredible Edible Plant Parts: Making the Connection to Science
  • Nurturing Plants and People: Garden-Enhanced Nutrition Education
  • Sustainability: Maintaining the Momentum
  • Go Green with Network Resources: Before, During, and After School

 DAY TWO – 8:45 to 1:00 pm

  • Promotions that Bring the Community Together
  • Collaborative Farm to School Efforts
  • Noon-Time Forum: Seasonal Produce Culinary Arts
Online Professional Development from the Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society's Online Teacher Training Courses are designed for K-12 educators of every discipline who are interested in adding a new dimension to their lessons. Upcoming courses include Fundamentals of Environmental Education, Conservation Biology for Educators and Energy, Climate and Wildlife Connections. Scholarships are available. Learn more http://www.wcs.org/teachers/online-professional-development.aspx

GLOBE Teacher Training Workshops
Around the world, students are making scientific observations and reporting environmental data to GLOBE for use in research. For a school to participate in GLOBE, at least one teacher must be trained in the GLOBE protocols and education activities by attending a GLOBE Teacher Workshop. Upcoming workshops are scheduled around the country. Learn more: http://www.globe.gov/fsl/workshop/registration.pl?lang=en


Project Learning Tree Educator Workshops
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program for educators and students, pre-K through grade 12. PLT is one of the most widely used environmental education programs in the United States and abroad, and it continues to set the standard for environmental education excellence. Educator workshops are planned around the country. Search for a workshop near you: http://www.plt.org/events/index.cfm

Wetlands Educator Workshops
Environmental Concern works to increase understanding of, foster appreciation for and encourage the stewardship of wetland systems. WOW! the Wonders of Wetlands and POW! the Planning of Wetlands workshops are designed for formal and non-formal educators who are interested in learning more about wetlands and who would like to bring the excitement of wetland education into their classroom. Upcoming workshops will be held around the country. Learn more
http://www.wetland.org/education_schedule.htm


 



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