Professional Development

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”
-Mark Van Doren, American writer and editor

Gathering at the 2009 LIFE Conference

Today’s schools have a more difficult job than ever before. They not only provide for the role of educators but of counselor, life-coach, mediator and much more, all in the face of increasingly stringent educational standards. That’s why Sierra Nevada Journeys has introduced the “Multiplier Effect”: a professional development program for educators that not only helps enrich the terrific things they’re already doing , but also provides opportunities to earn graduate credits and Nevada Department of Education renewal credits.

Vice President of Education, Nick Pretasky checks out the migrating Canvas Backs at a Watershed Workshop at Stillwater NWR, November 2009

In addition, several of our professional development opportunities are available for agencies, churches, small businesses and corporations as you strive to enhance the development of teamwork, creative problem-solving, communication skills, and leadership skills to enhance organizational success.

In order to provide educators opportunities to conveniently and affordably enhance their toolbox of teaching strategies, content options and to allow for invaluable collaboration time, we have developed a diverse menu of options through which you can explore new and exciting programs.  We also offer customized programming to support schools in their efforts to realize the goals outlined in their school improvement plans through creative and flexible options for school-wide planning, teambuilding, PLC development, and leadership development.

Our programs seek to reach educators from each prong of the educational system – formal classroom teachers, administrators, students attending colleges or universities in preservice preparation programs, and nonformal educators working in a variety of scenarios such as museums, parks and youth organizations.

Teambuilding with Depoali Middle School at the Sky Tavern Challenge Course

Our goal is to create a culture of cooperation and collaboration among educators to create opportunities for engaging, experiential, and place-based learning experiences for students of all ages.

Interested in finding out more information about our upcoming conferences and workshops? Click here for a full schedule of  upcoming events and available programs.

For more information about Professional Development , please contact Laurie at 775-355-1688, or laurie@sierranevadajourneys.org.