Sea Grant programs in each state conduct workshops for educators each year. These shoreside learning opportunities range from one-day ‘Teachable Moments’ workshops to longer, deeper-dive immersive experiences. These workshops inform educators, and as a result their students, about issues affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem, cutting-edge science from researchers or outreach professionals, and new Great Lakes-focused curricular resources.
Explore our current professional learning opportunities below.
Water and Wildlife Training for Educators
When: TBD 2024
Host: Ohio Sea Grant at Stone Laboratory
About: Become certified in several educational programs in only one week while living and learning on a Lake Erie island. This immersive, hands-on class offers the chance to receive certifications in Project Wild, Project Wild Aquatic, Science and Civics, Project Wet, and Healthy Water, Healthy People. Educators will spend time exploring Lake Erie island and coastal areas while learning how to integrate elements of the curricula into their specific educational settings.
Offered Again: Summer 2024
Learn more about Water and Wildlife Training for Educators
Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Teacher Institute
When: TBD 2024
Host: Michigan Sea Grant
About: The Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Institute is designed to enhance teacher understanding of the Great Lakes topics through:
- Making connections to the Great Lakes through Great Lakes Literacy, stewardship, and hands-on learning experiences
- Developing a robust place-based stewardship education project
- Identifying local community needs and strengthening school and community partnerships
Offered Again: Summer 2024
Learn more about the Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Teacher Institute
