OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Educator Professional Development
Teacher In-Service or Professional Development
DEP holds teacher in-services and professional development workshops on Project WET, Wild, and Learning Tree (described below.)
Project Learning Tree
K-8 formal and non-formal educators
Using the forest as a “window” into exploration of local and global environments, students of PLT are made aware of the ecological, historical, cultural, and economical perspectives of resource management. Through this awareness we are able to make wise decisions concerning the conservation and stewardship of our natural resources.
Project Learning Tree lessons are correlated to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. PLT workshops are provided for a nominal fee, in which all participants receive the PLT guide filled with over 100 lessons.
A 2-hour ‘Climate Education’ workshop is also available.
Contact: newjerseyplt@gmail.com
Project WET
K-12 Formal and Informal Educators
The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is a collection of more than 64 science-based, interdisciplinary activities and lesson plans that are teacher-tested and classroom ready for K-12 students. The lessons are correlated to state and national Core Curriculum Content Standards and cover an array of diverse topics and disciplines.
The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is available to educators only if they participate in a six-hour Project WET professional development workshop. Teachers who attend a WET workshop will receive professional development credits.
A 2-hour ‘Climate Education’ workshop is also available.
Contact: njwet@njdepwptest.net
Project WILD
K-12 Formal and Informal Educators
Project WILD, a nationally recognized environmental and conservation education program, based on the premise that students and teachers have a vital interest in learning about the ways in which wildlife and humans interact. Project WILD addresses the need for people to think, plan and act responsibly. It is coordinated nationally by the Council for Environmental Education.
Project WILD lessons are correlated to NJ core curriculum content standards and the curriculum guide is included in the workshop fee. Participants will also receive 6 NJDOE professional development credits.
A 2-hour ‘Climate Education’ workshop is also available.
Contact: liz.jackson@njdepwptest.net
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
- The Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators’ Roundtable (annual event)
- Marine Activities, Resources, and Education (M.A.R.E) Summer Institute