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The Water Education Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, Region VII CREEC, and the Central Valley Science Project invite teachers, paraprofessionals, regional water education outreach coordinators and educators experienced in providing formal and informal professional development to join the network of California Project WET Workshop Facilitators. Workshop - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.additional training for facilitators - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Those interested in becoming a Project WET facilitator will…See More

SAVE THE DATESaturday - January 26, 2013The Wetlands, Stream, and River Restoration workshop is designed to support Central Valley teachers in addressing key environmental issues and stream/watershed principles and practices with students. It will include an introduction to field investigation technique, EEI curriculum resources, and a tour of the Millerton upper San Joaquin watershed and bald eagle nesting areas.The workshop will be augmented with a project WET facilitators training on…See More

National Geographic Education Programs and Lindblad Expeditions are pleased to announce the 2013 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow program. The program is designed to give current K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Selected educators will travel aboard the ship National Geographic Explorer in June, July or August 2013 to Norway, Arctic…See More

Teachers interested in participating in a FREE on-line professional development program are being recruited. If interested please send an email to Jerry Valadez - jdvscience@yahoo.com This program is available to any interested educator that is a member of the CVSP community. New educators are encouraged to apply.See More

Become a member of the Young Maker Network. Teacher and parent workshop on how to become a member of this network - July 30-August 3, 2012.  RSVP on the Professional Development page. Learn how to start a Young Maker Club at your school, church, after school program, 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or any other youth organization.FRESNO YOUNG MAKERS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - FREE sessions still available. See More

LIMITED SPACES LEFT - A FREE RESIDENTIAL SCIENCE COURSE IS NOT A COMMON ITEM THESE DAYS.  THIS EVENT MAY NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN.   Successful STEM Practices In the Study of Water, Climate, and Field Investigations. The Central Valley Science Project in partnership with the California Institute for Biodiversity is offering a unique summer institute experience as the first in a series that will transect California while exploring complex global issues such as water resources, climate change,…See More

NSELA members are invited to attend a FREE webinar on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 6 pm to 7 pm EST.  Presenters Carolyn Jacobs, Manager, National Accounts at WGBH Teachers' Domain, and Bruce Jones, Science Educator, Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies, will present Data Modeling: Bringing Math and Science Together in the K-12 Classroom.  Participation is limited to the first 50 members to register. …See More

Breathe the clean Sierra Nevada air while learning journaling skills and discovering complementary English Language Development activities.  Naturalist and artist Jack Laws will teach you various sketching techniques while also training your to carefully observe the natural world.  Includes housing, meals, hiking, a campfire and bird watching.   Go to www.calalive.org for registration information.  See More

Leading Professional Development in Science EducationHilton Union Square, San Francisco, CaliforniaWednesday, March 9, 2011The National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) again presents a premier Professional Development Institute for science leaders, practitioners, and researchers.  The Institute focuses on the best practices in professional development for science education reform and provides the context for collaboration among the nation’s top science education leaders,…See More