Professional Learning

How-to videos for the EcoSchools Certification Application (ECA) (formerly the dashboard)

EcoSchools U.S. YouTube Channel

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• Build a Schoolyard Habitat | Be a Monarch Hero
• Teacher and Antarctic researcher, Sarah Slack: "The Most Dangerous Glacier on Earth"
• Fred the Fish water pollution simulation
• Explore the playlist from the Schoolyard Habitats® webinar series

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These professional development resources have been curated to help educators build their content knowledge, integrate the most up-to-date and relevant environmental education resources and hone their classroom skills and abilities. See upcoming training opportunities and discover webinars and other environmental education resources from around the country.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Upcoming Conferences | Events

Green Schools Conference 2024. Registration is Now Open! All the latest green school innovations will be discussed at the Green Schools Conference March 5-7, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Register to join this passionate group of educators & advocates to learn and share.

Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week | April 1-8, 2024 Participate in a global movement by Making Climate a Class or Event during Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week.  

Global Action Days - Let's Get Climate Ready. Mark your calendar to join this global event April 22-29, 2024. Register here. 

 

• Ongoing Professional Development

   

   Cross-curricula environmental education professional development opportunities

  • The National Wildlife Federation’s Schoolyard Habitats® Webinar Series
  • Get a basic introduction to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals & learn how to incorporate them in the classroom. Join the free FEE Academy online learning platform to get started. 
  • The Outdoor Learning Store Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series
    Free, virtual workshops in January/February 2024. 
    
  • Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Education Monthly Webinars
  • Guidelines for Excellence: Best Practice in EE
    Find free PDF's for download along with associated workshop resources and recorded webinars.
  • NSTA Professional Learning Opportunities and Virtual Workshops
  • The SDG Academy offers free educational materials and online courses on the Sustainable Development Goals
  • NAAEE eePro
  • NAAEE Monthly Webinar Series (webinars are archived for later viewing)
  • Green Strides Webinar Series
  • The Green Teacher Webinar Series

   Ocean and Climate Literacy

  • Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Webinar Series 
  • Updated Ocean Literacy Framework with support from NOAA and developed by the National Marine Educators Association
  • NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Webinars Resources and Training to Support both formal and informal educators to address climate and ocean literacy. Find the latest lesson plans, resources, and webinars.  
  • NOAA Planet Stewards
  • NOAA Planet Stewards Book Club 

   Other Opportunities

  • The GLOBE Program has opportunities for teachers and students to engage with scientist mentors through the GLOBE International STEM Network.