The C&O Canal National Historical Park offers professional development throughout the year!From teacher workshops to summer internships to seasonal field trip support - find out what options are available and the best fit for you! Opportunities include a stipend, and sometimes include bus funding to bring students on a Canal Classrooms Field Trip. If you are interested in exploring the C&O Canal, learning about curriculum resources available to your students, developing new curriculum programs in collaboration with park rangers, or helping deliver education programming to school groups visiting the park, we hope you'll consider applying. Professional development opportunities are updated as they become available, please check back for updates or email us at cocanaleducation@nps.gov or call the park's education team at 301-739-4200, option 6, to learn more! 
Canal Classroom Corps
The Canal Classroom Corps recruits talented teachers and volunteers to join their education team! 
Educator Professional Development
Join us for Teacher Workshops to learn about field trips, distance learning, and classroom resources for your students! 
Summer Professional Development
Interested in spending your summer at a national park? Consider applying for a summer teacher internship or Teacher-Ranger-Teacher position! 
Learn About the Park
New to the C&O Canal? Learn more about this amazing national park and find opportunities to explore! |
Last updated: September 22, 2025