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 already participated in a Biscayne Expedition Teacher's Workshop, you do not need to attend another to bring your students out for 2007-2008.) You may choose from two dates: November 10-11, 2007 OR December 1-2, 2007. (The rainidate for both of these weekends is December 8-9, 2007.) To help you plan your Biscayne Expedition, follow these steps:

1. View the Overnight Program website for more details about program specifics.
2. Call (305)230-1144 x 3078 to register for the Teacher's Workshop.
3. Print 2007-2008 Biscayne Expedition Registration Form, fill it out and mail it or fax it to the address or number provided.

DAY PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Biscayne Explorer: Wildlife Inventory and Nature Study is a standards based, day program that is offered throughout the school year. While a National Park Ranger will help to facilitate your class's visit and will present the program, you, the teacher, and your chaperones are a vital component of a successful Biscayne Explorer. In order to better serve your students while they visit Biscayne National Park, it is recommended that you participate in a Teacher Workshop. During this workshop, you will participate in all of the aspects of Biscayne Explorer that your students will be participating in for their field trip. The next available work shop date is February 18, 2008. To help you plan your Biscayne Explorer: Wildlife Inventory and Nature Study field trip, follow these steps:

1. View the Day Program website for more information about program specifics.
2. Call (305)230-1144 x 3078 to register for the Teacher's Workshop and to reserve a date to bring your class to Biscayne National Park.