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Shenandoah National Park
Professional Development
 
A ranger demonstrates an activity at a teacher workshop.
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Instructional Teacher Workshops

The instructional teacher workshops take teachers out of the classroom and into the outdoor world they will explore with their students. Workshop attendance is required before participating in a curriculum-based education program.

At the workshops, park rangers familiarize teachers with the field trip site and demonstrate the activities planned for students. They explain what is expected of teachers, rangers, students, and chaperons on field trips. Rangers also provide information for completing classroom pre-visit and post-visit activities. Workshops ensure that teachers and their students get the most out of the field trip to Shenandoah National Park. Workshops may satisfy school district requirements for developmental training and recertification points.

K-1st grade Workshop (pdf, 226 kb)

2nd - 6th grade Workshop is offered annually, usually in September. The next workshop date has not been set. Please revisit this website or contact the Shenandoah National Park Education Office by phone 540-999-3489 or by email for more information.

A sea of green flora in this Big Meadows photo - just a small sample of  the many plant species found here.  

Did You Know?
The Big Meadows area has the highest concentration of rare plants in Shenandoah National Park.

Last Updated: September 26, 2007 at 15:54 EST