Learning & Networking Opportunities
The Upper Valley has so many wonderful PBEE professional development opportunities. Find them all below.
We also have a number of educators willing to host other teachers for site visits. Learn more here!
If you would like to submit your own event, please contact us here.
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Independent Study in Science Instruction
Fall and Spring Semesters
Flexible and Teacher Dependent
VINS Nature Center, Quechee, VTThis graduate level course supports teachers in the implementation and practice of the Next Generation Science Standards and is delivered as an extension to the VINS School Program. As an independent study, this course is centered on the needs of individual teachers and is flexible to adapt to their individual goals. We will focus on how we can use the NGSS to help students engage with the world around them as scientists and engineers. We will explore the NGSS in depth, identify the implications for instruction, find connections between CCSS and the NGSS, develop lessons aligned with the NGSS and reflect on the implementation of the NGSS in your classroom. This course is designed for teachers in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Location: In-Person + Online/Independent Format
Due Date: Varies -
Specialized Inquiry into Practice
Continuous learning through deliberate practice is the hallmark of an educator’s journey towards expert performance. Specialized Inquiry into Practice is designed to provide individualized, one-on-one support, through professional goal setting and coaching, for educators working towards specific goals. Educators may work towards any designated competency.
Location: Upper Valley Educator's Institute
Due Date: Varies -
Digging Deeper into Learning in VT & NH
The convening will take place at the Upper Valley Educators Institute in Lebanon, NH from 9:30-2:30, hosted by Northeastern University’s Graduate School of Education and Network for Experiential Teaching and Learning. A payment link and additional information will be forwarded to you upon completion of this form ($200 for your first team member and only $125 for each additional team member). Continental breakfast, coffee, and lunch included.
Location: Upper Valley Educator's Institute
Event date: Feb 7 -
Science, Nature Play & Learning PLC
This is a 3-session series (15 hours total) for childcare providers and educators preK-Grade 3. The first meeting will take place on Feb 29th, 2020. Subsequent meetings will be on March 28th, 2020 and April 25th, 2020. Each session will run from 8:30-1:30 and a light lunch will be provided. The fee to enroll in all 3 sessions is $60.00, with an option to earn graduate credit for an additional fee. For more info, please contact Elly: elly@fwni.org
Location: Varies
Event date: Feb 29