Professional Development

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.

Upcoming Virtual Conference and Cohort Opportunities

• Summer Institute for Climate Change Education “Finding Our Collective Strength”: July 18th and 19th 2022, plus a regional cohort day. Gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas.  
• NAAEE 2022: Educating for Change
  Save the date for NAAEE 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. The annual Research Symposium will be held October 11–12, with the Conference October 12–15. A virtual option will be available.
  
  

 

Ongoing Opportunities

 

 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. 
• 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. Check back monthly starting in October 2021, as the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries launches a new monthly resource collection as part of the 50th anniversary campaign. 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.