Professional Development Opportunities

Elementary and middle school teachers are encouraged to apply for a paid, five-day workshop that offers opportunities to learn from local organizations involved in climate change education throughout Sonoma County. Field trips will explore topics such as land stewardship informed by Traditional Ecological Knowledge, teaching climate literacy in the garden, changing ocean conditions, renewable energy and electrification, and more. Each day includes a morning tour followed by an afternoon work session supported by staff from the Sonoma County Office of Education, with expertise in equitable science education, NGSS, and STEAM.
Teachers will receive a stipend of $750 for the week, plus an additional $250 upon delivering a lesson created during the workshop.

Watch this video for a few highlights from the 2024 workshop: