Our professional development opportunities are designed to support powerful learning experiences that connect to students’ lives. In this time of increasing awareness and activism, we are also joining with teachers to address the vast racial, economic, and environmental disparities in our communities and classrooms. During this course, you will collaborate with IslandWood staff and […]
When | October 10 from 10am – 12pm Who | K-8 Grade Teachers Clock Hours | Teachers who complete the course can earn up to 2 STEM clock hours. We interact with water systems every day, but don’t often think about how the water on our streets, under our streets, and in our homes is connected and […]
When | October 24 from 10am - 12pm Who | K-8 Grade Teachers Clock Hours | Teachers who complete the course can earn up to 2 STEM clock hours. Have you ever wondered what neighborhood assets, opportunities, and problems could help make science more relevant and engaging for your students? In this workshop, you’ll gain […]
In this workshop, teachers will return to their essential “WHY”—why you were called to teaching and why your teaching practice matters. The workshop will center on a key part of being an effective, inclusive educator: reflection and self-exploration. We will use concepts from education and social justice scholarship to think about your individual philosophies […]
Collaborate with IslandWood staff and other teachers to make science engaging and meaningful for your 6th-12th grade students. Please note that we have rescheduled this course to begin in January 2021, with our first large group session kicking off on January 16th. Our professional development opportunities are designed to support powerful learning experiences […]
Incorporating your schoolyard into your classroom can be a powerful tool for meaningful and engaging science learning
Unlock students’ wonder by using your own schoolyard or local community to provide endless opportunities for rich learning.
Learn about how urban stormwater systems and related conservation issues connect to students and support your science instruction. When was the last time it rained, and where did that water end up? How does this connect to your science instruction? Join IslandWood Urban School Programs and King County to uncover the often-hidden stormwater systems […]
Reflect upon and expand your educator philosophy as a tool for promoting racial justice in science education and in your classroom. In this workshop, educators will return to their essential “WHY”—why you were called to teaching and why your STEM teaching practice matters. The workshop will center on a key part of being […]
