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Courses & Workshops at the Teacher Learning Center

Professional Learning of Teton Science Schools is excited to offer online and in person professional development opportunities for aspiring and current educators. All of our programs are developed for educators by educators–whether you are a graduate student or a veteran teacher, and the workshops and courses are designed to meet you where you are in your place-based education journey. Gain practical skills through our on-demand webinars, join us for a virtual or in-person workshop, or take a deeper dive into place-based education with our multi-week virtual courses! 

Workshops

We pursue an authentic educational approach grounded in the idea that children are competent, rich in potential, and capable of being the protagonists of their own learning. The multi-age preschool classroom focuses on the interests of the students, with teachers facilitating and guiding the process. Parents are viewed as partners, taking an active role in their children’s education through Parent Nights or volunteering in the classroom.

Upcoming Courses and Workshops

 
  • Virtual Workshop

September 29

Introduction to Place-based Education

Curious to know more about place-based education? Join us for this 90-minute virtual workshop to learn why place-based pedagogy is worthwhile and how you might already be using it, and to spark new ideas to increase student engagement and purpose.
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Virtual Course

  • Virtual Workshop

October 13

Interdisciplinary Projects: Merging place-based education and project-based learning

In interdisciplinary, place-based projects, learning can match the real world where “traditional” subject area content, skills, and dispositions are learned through an integrated and relevant approach that achieves proficiency of multiple standards.
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Virtual Workshop

  • Virtual Workshop

October 27

Center the Learners in Place-Based Education

With a place-based approach, learning can be personally relevant to students and enable student agency while allowing a teacher to be the guide or facilitator instead of the holder of all information. In this virtual workshop, explore and discuss how learner-centered practices can support a personalized approach.
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Virtual Workshop

  • Workshop

November 6

Rhythms and Routines: Connecting Children to the Natural World Through the Seasons

This immersive overnight workshop at Teton Science Schools’ Kelly Campus invites early childhood and elementary educators to explore how simple, intentional routines can help weave connection to the natural world into everyday teaching and learning.
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IN-PERSON

  • Virtual Course

January 20

Introduction to Place-based Education: Winter Asynchronous Virtual Course

Over seven weeks, explore the theory and practice of place-based education while building practical strategies for creating learner-centered, community-connected classrooms. Learn to connect curriculum and standards to your local environment, helping students deepen their learning and make meaningful community impacts.
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Virtual Course

  • Virtual Workshop

February 8

Language of Materials: Exploring Mark Making with Young Children

In the spirit of the Reggio Emilia approach, children have a hundred languages—countless ways of thinking, expressing, listening, inventing, and making meaning. Join us for a virtual exploration of the studio as we look closely at the language of mark making and the many possibilities it can offer young children.
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Virtual Workshop

  • Workshop

May 1

In Mud: Nature-based Early Childhood Education

Spring in the Tetons begins with mud! Join our 9th annual workshop featuring keynote Erin Tanzer from Antioch University New England. Learn about outdoor risky play for children’s development and hear practical strategies for integrating children’s perspectives into teaching. Explore hands-on activities, research insights, and ways to support life-long learning through outdoor play.
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IN-PERSON

Webinars

Our on-demand webinars are a great way to gain practical, place-based skills from wherever you are!

  • Teacher Workshop

Approaching Place-Based Education through the Lens of Nature-Based and Reggio Emilia Practices Webinar

This recorded workshop is designed for participants interested in learning about place-based education in the context of early childhood education and/or for those who are new to Nature-Based and Reggio Emilia approaches being blended. Participants will gain practical ways to improve their practices and their programs through this virtual presentation style workshop. 
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On-Demand Webinar

Virtual Professional Development for Schools

Looking to get your school up to speed with place-based education? Our Teacher Learning Center offers curriculum development and consultation for schools!

  • Teacher Workshop

Virtual Professional Development for Schools

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Questions?

Unsure which online professional development opportunity is right for you? Get in touch with our team!

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