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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

 

Place-Based Educator Leadership Conversations

For lead teachers and administrators who have participated in TSS Professional Learning, Place Network, or Field Education programs. Join this FREE quarterly conversation to discuss common challenges in place-based education. Hear updates from TSS, share experiences, and engage in breakout discussions with peers to explore strategies for your school or upcoming TSS trips.
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Virtual Conversation

  • Virtual Workshop

October 21

Understanding Your Place

In this 90-minute workshop, explore your place through inquiry, reflection, and a virtual scavenger hunt. Dive deeper to uncover stories about your community’s history and current events. This session helps you connect with your place meaningfully while developing insights and inspiration for fostering place-based understanding in your teaching practice.
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Virtual Workshop

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November 4

Community Impact = Inquiry + Design

In this 90-minute session, explore place-based education principles like inquiry and design thinking. Hear inspiring examples of student impact projects and envision ways to create community impact with your students. Walk away with practical tools and strategies you can immediately apply in your classroom to build curiosity, skills, and agency through place-based learning.
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Virtual Workshop

  • Teacher Workshop

November 8

Getting Children Outside 101: Early Childhood Educators

Join a morning of exploring how outdoor play supports children’s development. Engage with hands-on materials, provocations, and studio mediums while connecting with other educators. Learn strategies, systems, and tools to help children interact safely and meaningfully with nature. Share successes, discuss challenges, and find inspiration for creating outdoor learning experiences.
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IN-PERSON

  • Virtual Course

January 20

Introduction to Place-based Education: Winter Asynchronous Virtual Course

Over seven weeks, explore theory and practice of place-based education. Gain practical skills for creating a place-based classroom, connecting curriculum to your local community, and guiding students to make positive community impacts. Learn to design learner-centered experiences, connect standards to place, and use local surroundings to deepen student learning and engagement.
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Virtual Course

  • Teacher Workshop

February 11

Language of Materials Workshop: Sewing with Children

Inspired by Reggio Emilia, this workshop explores the “hundred languages” of children through sewing. Participants will learn basic techniques, tools, and strategies for engaging young children in creative sewing projects. Explore ways to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and exploration, while setting children and teachers up for success in studio-based, hands-on learning experiences.
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Virtual Workshop

  • Teacher Workshop

May 3

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

In Mud: Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Webinar

Get inspired to work with children in our natural environments through watching this recording from the April 2020 In Mud program. Join keynote speaker Colleen Million and faculty from the Teton Science Schools to learn about and hear reflections on gardening with children in the context of nature-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired teaching and learning. 
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On-Demand Webinar

  • 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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