For Teachers

Teacher Professional Development

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, in partnership with Assateague State Park, the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, and others, offers professional development opportunities for Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset Counties. The workshops are planned in coordination with local Boards of Education, Science Supervisors, schools, and universities. By working directly with local Boards of Education to provide County-wide programs, Maryland Coastal Bays Program ensures equal access for all students, including minority populations. Workshops are offered throughout the year. To view the 2013 Environmental Education Training Schedule click here.

Environmental Educator Training Workshops

MCBP partners with the MD Park Service and others to provide training and resources for environmental educators who work with diverse audiences. Workshops including Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, TEAM DNR (Teaching Environmental Awareness in Maryland), and Flying Wild are offered throughout the year. The workshops provide curriculum guides and a variety of activities and resources that can be used when working with diverse audiences.

Interpreting Nature and Heritage

Beginning in March 2008, MCBP has worked with Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE) and a diverse group of partners to offer a series of new courses through Wor-Wic Community College. The courses were developed to provide training for staff and volunteers of local cultural and natural heritage sites. The diverse group of instructors includes representatives from MCBP, DLITE, Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, Crisfield Heritage Center, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Sturgis One-Room Schoolhouse, Germantown School, and more. Topics include natural and cultural heritage, communicating with diverse audiences, and advocacy. MCBP Education Coordinator Carrie Samis serves on the course planning and curriculum development committee and is an instructor.

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