Teacher Professional Development

We believe the best and most effective way to reach the greatest number of students is through their teachers. On average, a middle-level instructor teaches five units with 25-30 students in each. With approximately 400 educators participating in our trainings annually, that means approximately 50,000 students are introduced to our curricula each year. This impact multiplies as teachers build upon and expand the curricula in their classrooms year after year.

Our programs advance the knowledge and skills of teachers in the vital subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. All curricula is interdisciplinary and meets Common Core State Standards.

In addition to re-licensure credit, participating teachers receive thorough training on our original curriculum, including detailed lesson plans written by classroom teachers and associated materials. Post-training, we offer continued support online.

With the support of corporate and foundation funders, trainings are made available at no cost to teachers.

Currently, we offer trainings on these topics:

Key Issues: Environmental Sustainability
CSI: Climate change
The Balanced Equation: Water Quality
Recipe for Sustainable Science: Green Chemistry
Students for Sustainable Cities