Professional Development

Teachers work with student to examine a plant plot for noxious weeds during a week-long teacher workshop at Glacier National Park.

NPS/Melissa Sladek

The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) has previously partnered with Glacier National Park's Interpretation and Education Division, the Glacier Institute, Flathead Community of Resource Educators (CORE), and other collaborators to provide professional development opportunities for educators. From teacher workshops to working with resource educators in Flathead CORE, the CCRLC has organized events to enhance educators' understanding about the area's natural and cultural history as well as communicate current scientific research.

Learning Opportunities for Educators

Public Presentations and Online Tools
Opportunities remain for teachers to attend free presentations on current research and resource topics through brown bag presentations, Science & History Day, and media tools.

Headwaters Podcast
The park's award-winning podcast, Headwaters, is an invaluable resource for educators both for learning in-depth history and science about the park and for using as an educational tool with students.

Teacher Workshops
The CCRLC partnered with collaborators from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Flathead CORE, and Glacier's Education Program for years to provide teacher workshops. The focus of the workshops varied, but all allowed participants the opportunity to learn from resource specialists, scientists, and historians about the natural and cultural resources in Glacier National Park. Find information about any current opportunities by visiting Glacier National Park's Professional Development page.

Climate Change Teacher Workshop

"The moment I arrived at the Glacier Institute Field Camp, I could sense your enthusiastic energy around the first teacher workshop on climate change. The forethought that went into scheduling, accommodations, food, staff, activities, and the array of distinguished instructors was outstanding. Thank you for an amazing experience!"

~ Marycaye Dover