Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Online Professional Development for PLT GreenSchools

PLT’s GreenSchools program inspires students to improve the environment at their school, home, and in their community. This nationwide service-learning program provides training and resources for teachers and students to reduce their school’s environmental impact, improve health, and save money. Give your students the opportunity to apply their STEM skills to make a difference in their world!

In this online workshop, you will:
  • Get an introduction to PLT’s GreenSchools program.
  • Learn how to effectively engage your students in conducting each of the five investigations (Energy, School Site, Waste and Recycling, Water, and Environmental Quality) in your own educational setting.
  • Find out how to obtain equipment and collect data.
  • Participate in interactive learning experiences that will enable you to facilitate a green schools program at your school and get the support of school administrators, staff, parents, and community members.
  • Engage in planning exercises to help you be successful in implementing the program.
  • Discover ways to empower your students to design and lead an action project.
  • See video demonstrations of GreenSchools students and educators in action.
  • Understand the benefits of PLT GreenSchools – for students and your school.
  • Get tips on how to measure your students’ impact and celebrate successes

PLT’s GreenSchools online course costs $25 and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 180 days to complete the course. To access the course, go to www.plt.org/onlinePD-GreenSchools.