Additional Opportunities & Resources
GENERAL TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
School Garden Leadership
December 10, 2022 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
This hands-on workshop covers basics of developing and leading a school garden program, with special emphasis on growing, harvesting, tasting, and celebrating edible garden crops. Workshop presentation, activities, demonstrations, and resources will cover three focus areas as follows 1) gardening knowledge and skills; 2) supporting garden-to-classroom connections; and 3) developing leadership skills for engaging students and the school community with the garden!
M-DCPS Workshop registration is available through Frontline as they are posted. For information about other Teacher workshop and professional development opportunities, visit our Educators page.
Teaching BioMATH, Ecology & Evolution with Bromeliads
January 7, 2023 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Researchers have been collaborating with Fairchild to study and model aspects of ecology and evolution in Florida native bromeliads. Learn how simple mathematical models can be simulated to address these questions about our native bromeliads. Join us for a fun and approachable blend of mathematics and biology inside and outside the classroom. Course taught by visiting researchers Rachel Jabaily Ph.D. , (Prof. of Biology & Ecology, Colorado College) and Erin Bodine, Ph.D. (Prof. of Mathematics, Rhodes College).
Teachers who complete this form will be notified when the M-DCPS Frontline registration is open so that you may register for MPP if you are interested. For information about other Teacher workshop and professional development opportunities, visit our Educators page.