Teacher Professional Development

Branching Out: Blending Tech and Nature Across the Curriculum is a 12 week professional development (PD) program designed to help teachers in grades three through eight integrate nature-based learning into their classrooms through the use of new technologies.

The program will feature a combination of online resources, including readings, videos, and activities, available through Google Classroom. Additionally, direct coaching will be provided to support teachers as they begin to develop and implement these lessons in their classrooms.

Cost: Introductory rate of $500

Educator Standards (TEKS)

• Technology 126 Creativity and innovation

• Technology 126 Data literacy

• Technology 126.17 c(11) Practical technology concepts-processes

• Technology 126.18 a(8) Digital citizenship, social interactions

• Technology Grade 8 126.18

  a(6)Data literacy, management, and representation--organize, manage, and analyze data

  a(7) Data literacy, management, and representation-- communicate and publish results

  a(8) Digital citizenship--social interactions

  c(11) Practical technology concepts--processes

TEA (Texas Education Agency) CPE Provider # is: 903-161

Approved 24 CPE hours for certificate renewal for educators.