Open to all regional middle and high school teachers and informal educators.

This professional development opportunity is a 4-day workshop. Participants are required to attend at least 2 days of the workshop, but are encouraged and welcome to attend all 4. Teachers participating in the TOTE will also automatically have the $140 program fee waived for the academic year!

Topic

We will be focusing on how to communicate data to a variety of student audiences in a way that is effective and easily understood regardless of previous exposure, lack of resources, or limitations.

Day 1 will introduce participants to the GTM Research Reserve’s “living laboratory” and how we interpret our research and monitoring data to students.
Day 2 will focus on providing programming to students limited by distance and transportation, including a highlight of our new virtual reality program.
Day 3 will focus on interpreting our programs and data to students who are blind and deaf
Day 4 will focus on interpreting our programs and data to students with autism spectrum related disorders and cognitive disabilities.

Cost

There is no cost for this event. We will provide a $50 stipend after completion, as well as breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

CEU’s

We are working with school districts for approval of CEU’s.

What to Bring

Sunglasses

Hat

Sunscreen

Insect Repellent

Closed-toe shoes

Dress in layers because it will probably be hot and humid

*For additional information or questions, please contact GTM Research Reserve’s Education Coordinator, Josephine Spearman, at Josephine.Spearman@FloridaDEP.gov