Fall 2011 – Think Globally, Learn Locally: Using local environments to engage young minds. Teacher workshop series for grades K-8

Saturday October 15, 2011 – California Subject Matter Project Education Conference

Summer 2013 & 2012-2013 School Year – Santa Cruz County Science Academy for Teachers Grades 3-8

Think Globally, Learn Locally: Using local environments to engage young minds

Teacher Professional Development for Teachers Grades K-8

What: Bring science learning to life! Our local environment can provided rich science learning experiences for students. Learn about the resources available, including the recently published K-12 California Education and the Environment Initiative Curriculum, student field experiences, and laboratory lessons at Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve. Download flyer

When: August 8 and 9, plus one Saturday (TBA) in Fall 2011, 9:00 am – 3:30pm

Where: Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve

Fee: Free, sponsored by the Monterey Bay Science Project

Stipend for Teachers: Classroom teachers may receive a $300 stipend for attending all three days!

Registration: Enrollment is limited, use this form to register

Questions contact Joyce Hill at science@lifelab.org

California Subject Matter Project Education Conference

Teacher Professional Development for Teachers Grades K-12

What: CSMP, Monterey Bay Region has created a professional development event for K-12 educators. Participate in engaging workshops for teachers and administrators in all content areas. Keynote by Dr. James H. Newman, a professor of Space Systems at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and a former NASA astronaut. James will discuss his experience as an educator including a focus on the discoveries and spectacular images of the Hubble Telescope. View agenda and workshop descriptions.

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011. 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Where: Monterey Peninsula College

Fee: $25/person, includes light breakfast and lunch

Registration: Register by September 30th using this form

Questions contact Joyce Hill at science@lifelab.org

Santa Cruz County Science Academy

Teacher Professional Development for Science Teachers Grades 3-8

What: A unique teacher profession development opportunity for Santa Cruz County Educators who teach Science in grades 3-8. View this flyer for more details.

When: 2012 Summer Institute and 2012-2013 School Year

Participants Receive: $35/hour, up to $3,000 per year, a UCSC Environmental Studies student in your classroom, and continuing education units.

How to Get Involved: This is preliminary expression of interest in support of a grant proposal process. Please complete this short form by August 31, 2011 to express your interest and help the grant submission process.

Questions contact Joyce Hill at science@lifelab.org