Biscayne National Park - Professional Development (U.S. National Park Service)

OVERNIGHT PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Biscayne Expedition is a standards-based, overnight camping program that is offered December-March. Classes of 25, plus teachers and chaperones, are transported to Elliott Key to take advantage of one of nature's outdoor classrooms. While a National Park Ranger will help to facilitate your class's visit and will present programs, you, the teacher, and your chaperones are the driving force behind Biscayne Expedition. Teachers must register for and attend a MANDATORY, two day teacher's workshop. During this free workshop, teachers will be transported by boat to Elliott Key and will participate in every aspect of camp that your students will encounter. Teachers will participate in the standards based programs that are presented to your students, as well as cook camp food and sleep in tents. (If you have participated in a Biscayne Expedition Teacher's Workshop within the last two years, you do not need to attend another to bring your students out this school year.) The Teacher Workshop will be conducted
November 19-20, 2011. To help you plan your Biscayne Expedition, follow these steps:

1. View the Overnight Program website for more details about program specifics.
2. Register online: Fill out and submit the Teacher Workshop Registration Form.
3. Call (305) 230-7275 x 08 or e-mail us if you need further assistance.

DAY PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Biscayne Explorer is a standards-based, day program that is offered November through May, weather permitting. Groups of 60 students, plus teachers and chaperones, rotate through six activity stations while visiting Biscayne National Park's headquarters. While a National Park Ranger will help to facilitate your class's visit, you, the teacher, and your chaperones are the driving force behind Biscayne Explorer. Teachers are highly encouraged to attend the Explorer Teacher Workshop. During this free workshop, teachers will participate in the six activity stations just as their students would during an Explorer Program. Additionally teachers will visit the Dante Fascell Visitor Center and learn how to incorporate pre-visit activities into classroom lessons. The Explorer Teacher Workshop will be conducted October 15, 2011. To help you plan your Biscayne Explorer, follow these steps:

1. View the Day Program website for more details about program specifics.
2. Register online: Fill out and submit the Teacher Workshop Registration Form.
3. Call (305) 230-7275 x 08 or e-mail us if you need further assistance.

BISCAYNE EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE

Biscayne Education Open House serves to showcase all of the park's education programs. Join us Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10am-1pm. The intent of the open house is to spread the word about Biscayne's educational resources and give teachers plenty of notice to incorporate the resources into their school year. All teachers are invited to participate to learn about our overnight, day, classroom, and distance learning opportunities. Teachers will be divided by grade in order to learn about the programs most suitable for their age range. A thumb-drive with teacher guides and activities will be provided. Brunch will be provided.

Register online to attend the Open House by filling out and submitting the Teacher Workshop Registration Form. Call (305) 230-7275 x 08 or e-mail us if you need further assistance.

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