Teacher Professional Development

Olympic Park Institute's Olympic WEST (Watershed and Environmental Science Trainings) for teachers range from 2 to 4 days. All include daily outdoor activities supplemented with access to our interactive learning facilities. During these workshops, teachers study field science and inquiry-based learning methods that they can bring back to their classroom. Participants stay in our cabins at our campus on beautiful Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park and dine in historic Rosemary Inn.

Field Science Investigations for your School Yard:

Weekend Workshop for Washington State Classroom Teachers
March 19 - 21st, 2010

During this weekend workshop we will practice the art and science of conducting field investigations.  We will introduce guided and open inquiry techniques to develop investigations in school yards and nearby green spaces. Return to your classroom refreshed and rejuvenated with the confidence to teach outside with your students.

DATES: 5:00pm Friday March 19 through 1:30pm Sunday March 21st, 2010

COST: $45 for Washington Classroom Teachers. Tuition includes meals lodging and program instruction.

TO REGISTER:
** Register online or contact Margaret at mstultz@naturebridge.org 360.928.3720 x.10

Please feel free to view the Workshop flier or share it will a colleague!

Inquiry Based Learning in Olympic National Park

Retreat for Teachers and their Families
April 16th through April 18th, 2010

Enjoy the early stages of spring in Olympic National Park while spending time with colleagues and family. Learn how to create student centered guided and open inquiry activites. During this event you will have a chance to explore old growth forests at Barnes Point and aging forests along the clear waters of Barnes Creek and Marymere Falls.

DATES: 5pm on Friday April 16th through 4pm on Sunday April 18th, 2010

TUITION: $45 for Washington Teachers, $60 per non-participating
guest, children ages 9 and under come free! Tuition includes meals lodging and program instruction.

CLOCK HOURS: 14 hours available, at an additional $2.50/hr

TO REGISTER:
** Register online or contact Margaret at mstultz@naturebridge.org 360.928.3720 x.10

Please feel free to view the Retreat flier or share it will a colleague!