Workshops
KWEC staff are certified to train formal and non-formal educators in several environmental education curricula. Occasionally, training workshops are offered at the KWEC or other venues. Workshop participants may include preK-12 teachers, pre-service teachers, college instructors, camp and scout leaders, home school educators, naturalists, child care providers, after-school program leaders, and anyone who is interested in teaching students about the natural world.
Environmental Education curricula offered at the KWEC include:
- Project WILD
- Project WILD Aquatic
- Project WET
- Project Learning Tree
- Flying WILD
Workshops are custom designed using these resources to provide professional development for teachers and non-formal educators, as well as pre-service enhancement for university and college students in education and natural resource fields. KWEC works with Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education, who serves as the co-sponsor of these programs in partnership with various state agencies. Each program is nationally acclaimed and delivered through workshops of 6 hours or more in length. The programs are interdisciplinary and designed to supplement classroom curriculum. Workshop participants explore and take home an activity guide featuring ready-made lessons and activities for grades pre-K through 12 and beyond. The activities are hands-on and focus on developing critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Also, check with the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education for other workshop offerings.