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 Conference and Cohort Opportunities

 

• Green Schools Conference | February 27 - March 1, 2023 | New Orleans
  The 2023 Green Schools Conference is returning in-person to convene the green schools community for three days of in-depth topics, networking, inspirational sessions, and keynote presentations, all leading to valuable connections and learning. Leaders from across the U.S. will gather to discuss environmental impact, health, wellbeing, environmental literacy and school district sustainability. Learn more and register today!

Ongoing Opportunities

 

 Cross-curricula environmental education professional development opportunities

• The Presidio Graduate School K12 Climate Education Program is offering free enrollment for PD hours and CEU courses. The winter/spring schedule includes: Teaching Climate Change Essentials, Teaching Climate and Teaching Extreme Weather. Learn more and enroll. 
• 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. 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.