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Educator Workshops
As educators, you look for ways to share knowledge with students in ways that will help them remember and utilize that knowledge. Educator workshops are a resource for you - get new ideas, boost your excitement about the coming year, and see a different approach to the average science class. And why not do all that in the mountains?
After attending one of these programs, when you bring your school group you will qualify to come free and your students will get $8 off the price of a three day or longer experience.
Teacher Escape Weekends
Where new teachers get oriented to our classes, facility, cooperative teaching, and staff. Veteran teachers help orient new teachers, and give us feedback on our programs, etc.
All teachers will get a chance to:
• plan their trips (mini teacher retreat!),
• network with other teachers,
• learn about and see new programs, and
• let their hair down socializing and enjoying this place before their student trip.
We love Teacher Escape Weekends because they help us stay connected with teachers and improve our programs. They are our check to make sure we remain relevant and responsive to teacher needs.
If you're unsure about whether or not Tremont is right for your school group, Teacher Escape Weekends are a great low cost way to experience our programs, see our facilities, meet staff and take suggestions from other teachers.
Price: $50
September 8-9, 2012 - Teacher Escape Weekend
October 6-7, 2012 - Teacher Escape Weekend
Weekend Workshops (e.g. Climate Change, Advanced Air Quality, Lichens)
Weekend workshops are focused on Middle and High School science teachers. They are short sessions packed full of expert content knowledge, field experience, and ways to tie the subject matter to their classrooms. If you want to deepen your knowledge of a specific subject for the upcoming school year, this is the weekend to do it. You'll get lots of resources, great networking with like-minded teachers, and hands-on experiences that make the subject matter come to life.
Funding for us to present these workshops is provided by community organizations, so we are able to offer these to you at the low cost of $50 per weekend.
February 17-19, 2012 - Likin' Lichens Teacher Workshop
November 2-4, 2012 - Climate Change Teacher Workshop
Smoky Mountains Science Teacher Institute - A Week-Long Experience
Targeted again at Middle and High School science teachers
Content: related to biodiversity, field studies, expert content knowledge, scientists. Teachers will meet scientists and take part in studies in the field in the Smokies. Emphasis on how to do real science with students in the school yard.
Price: we don’t do these without funding, so for most teachers, these only cost $50.
June 18-23, 2012- Smoky Mountain Science Teacher Institute
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Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP)
These are not made specifically for teachers, but these in-depth classes will really ramp up your knowledge on a specific subject.
The SANCP is a field-based naturalist training program that gives an overview or "basic training" in southern Appalachian ecology and interpretive techniques. Complete eight core courses to receive certification from Tremont and the University of Tennessee/Knoxville.
February 17-19, 2012 - Interpretation: A Teachable Art & Naturalist Skills
May 4-6, 2012 - Birds of the Smokies
July 23-25, 2012- Reptiles and Amphibians
July 25-27, 2012 - Aquatic Natural History
September 21-23, 2012 - Southern Appalachian Ecology