Professional Development
Sierra Nevada Journeys offers a variety of innovative professional development workshops and conferences. All of the opportunities are open to both formal and non-formal educators and many of the trainings are family friendly!
Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood: Project Learning Tree
When and Where:
Session 1: April 21, 5-7 p.m.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Reno
Session 2: April 26, 5-7 p.m.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Carson City
Session 3: May 14, 5-7 p.m.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Douglas County
Credits: Earn Two hours of Nevada Registry Credit
Cost: Free (curriculum guide and music CD available for $11.00)
Content recommendations: Preschool Educators, Kindergarten Teachers, Head Start Teachers, Homeschool Parents, Community Educators
Explore Your Watershed Through Technology
When and Where:
June 2, from 8-4:30
UNR Science Lab, room 2026
Credits: Earn .5 NV DOE CEU credit available
Cost: $10.00
For more information view the workshop flyer here!
Professional Development in Southern Nevada
The Outdoors as a Classroom: Learning Through the Lens of the Forest
When and Where:
Session 1: May 11, 4:30-6:30
Nevada Division of Forestry Office
Session 2: May 12, 8-4:30
Mt. Charleston field trip
Credits: .5 Nevada Continuing Education Credits or .5 PDE credit from Clark County School District
Cost: $10.00 (includes the cost of transportation and a PLT Activity Guide)
For more information view the workshop flyer here!
Workshops
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Specialty Workshops
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