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Acadia National Park
Professional Development
 
Three teachers explore the intertidal zone while a park ranger looks on.
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Teachers exploring Acadia
 

Throughout the year, Acadia National Park's education office offers a number of multi-day institutes and one-day workshops designed to help educators bring national parks into their classrooms.

 

Acadia National Park Institutes at a Glance

  • Fully furnished accommodations at the Schoodic Education and Research Center, Winter Harbor, Maine
  • Meals, on-site transportation, books, and materials provided
  • CEUs arranged through the University of Maine
  • Opportunities to develop language arts, math, science, and social studies activities to take back to your classroom
  • Qualification to attend the Schoodic Education Adventure, Acadia’s 4th–8th grade residential program (optional)

To receive more information about Acadia National Park's institutes, e-mail the education staff.

Check back later for a schedule of upcoming institutes.

 

Additional Opportunities from Park Partners
SERC Institute and College of the Atlantic also offer professional development for teachers in this area. Visit their websites for details.

AP Summer Institutes - SERC Institute

Summer Courses for K-12 Teachers - College of the Atlantic

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Last Updated: August 18, 2011 at 11:31 MST