EE Provider Details

Organization

Environmental Education Professional Learning / Professional Development Provider

Organization
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Listed
January 13, 2021
Organization Type
Government
Organization Website
DEC.NY.GOV
Professional Learning Overview
Our team of environmental educators offers free trainings in Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree as well as Outdoor Classroom 101 trainings. The trainings are interactive and suitable for students in grades Pre-K through High School. These are offered throughout the year at set locations or can be requested for any group of at least 10 educators in NYC. If you are requesting a workshop, staff can cater it to your specific audience and needs.

Contact Person

The organization's contact person

First Name
Various
Last Name
Providers
Title/Position
Regional Environmental Educator
Secondary Email
Phone

Program

The EE program(s) offered by the organization

Program Name
Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree
Program Description
These workshops introduce classroom teachers to lesson plans and ideas for incorporating nature and natural resources into their existing curricula. Each teacher will receive a free book of activities and the workshop is primarily a chance to experience the activities first-hand, give and receive feedback from other teachers, and develop methods for incorporating these resources into the classroom. There is a focus on place-based education and modifying generic lessons to reference NYC to be more relevant to students. All workshops are free of charge and can be requested for a PD day at your school, after-school site, or educational non-profit.
Audience
Classroom Teachers, Informal Educators, Early Childhood Educators
Length / Duration
Varies. 1.5hrs to 6 hrs
Fees
None
Grade Level
Early Childhood (Pre-K-K), Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), High School (Grades 9-12), All Grades
Credits Offered
NYC After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) credits, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits
Other Services
Field Trips, In-Class Programs
For Further Information
DEC.NY.GOV
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