Oceans, Literacy and Science Residential Teacher Institute

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About the Program

The Aquarium's Oceans, Literacy and Science Residential Teacher Institute is specifically designed for non-local teachers of kindergarten through 5th grade students from around the country. Free housing and meals available at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California.

The program provides:

• Curriculum that integrates science with language arts and literacy, as well as math, social studies and the arts.
• Inquiry investigations with hands-on, standards-based activities.
• Explorations of ocean habitats at coastal sites and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
• Integration of content and process skills, including ELL and science notebook strategies.
• Continuing online collaboration with colleagues and Aquarium educators.
• Study of conservation issues and grade-level appropriate actions.
• Free busing from Stevenson School to field sites and the Aquarium.

Eligibility:

• K-5 fulltime classroom teachers with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Teachers who live more than 150 miles from Monterey.

Requirements:

• Attend all sessions from Sunday afternoon through Friday.
• Implement curriculum materials with your students.
• Lead an in-service for your colleagues or a family discovery event at your school site or district.
• Participate in the Aquarium’s online professional development community.

Fee: None (participants are responsible for travel to Monterey).


Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org