Professional Learning

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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 Conference and Events

Registration is open for the NAAEE 53rd Annual Conference (November 6–9) and 21st Research Symposium (November 5–6). This year, the events will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With themes from climate education to leadership development, this event promises to ignite and inspire. Learn more about scholarships, workshops, and field trips when you register.  

The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series
Free, virtual workshops.

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
• 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.