PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
PROJECT WET FACILITATOR TRAINING
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Date / Time: Sunday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: McKeever Environmental Learning Center 55 McKeever Lane, Sandy Lake, PA 16145 Presenter: Jessica Kester - Allegheny Land Trust Cost: $70 (includes lunch & Project WET 2.0 Curriculum Guide) Register: Register online by clicking here and selecting the 'Yes' button next to 'Would you like to attend the Sunday Project WET training. For more information, contact Jessica Kester. |
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Looking for ways to make water education fun and meaningful for your students, scouts or community members? Look no further than the international water education curriculum of Project WET! During this workshop we'll wade through how to best utilize the new full color Guide 2.0 curriculum book, the online Discover Water resource and the ins and outs of getting people of any age involved in the wonderful world of water! This workshop is great for leaders of all ages PreK - adult, pre-service educators, scout leaders and non-formal educators and includes your own copy of the Guide 2.0 and access to Project WET online support.
Upon completing the in person workshop you will become a Project WET Educator and upon completing the at home assignment you will become a Project WET Facilitator and will be able to run workshops at your own facility or for other organizations. Continuing education hours (Act 48) are available for educators and a certificate of completion will be provided. This is a pre-workshop day to the PAEE Annual Conference. All educators and interested adults are welcome to attend the workshop and conference.
Upon completing the in person workshop you will become a Project WET Educator and upon completing the at home assignment you will become a Project WET Facilitator and will be able to run workshops at your own facility or for other organizations. Continuing education hours (Act 48) are available for educators and a certificate of completion will be provided. This is a pre-workshop day to the PAEE Annual Conference. All educators and interested adults are welcome to attend the workshop and conference.
HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY LEARNING OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Date / Time: Sunday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: McKeever Environmental Learning Center 55 McKeever Lane, Sandy Lake, PA 16145 Presenter: Erica Peterson - Science Tots Cost: $75 Register: Register online by clicking here and selecting the 'Yes' button next to 'Early Learning Outdoor Preschool'. |
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Technology can complement early learning outdoor experiences. In this presentation, led by Erica Peterson, Founder & President of Science Tots, educators will learn how to use technology in early learning outdoor preschool programs. Science Tots Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to promote early childhood STEM education and parent involvement through Parent & Child workshops, free community events, and the use of a affordable materials.
Erica graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. During her time at WVU, Erica gained some very important life skills while working in the laboratory- discipline and persistence. She hopes to empower the next generation to be problem-solvers and innovative thinkers through STEAM education.
Erica graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. During her time at WVU, Erica gained some very important life skills while working in the laboratory- discipline and persistence. She hopes to empower the next generation to be problem-solvers and innovative thinkers through STEAM education.
