This spring, staff development is heating up on Long Island! The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)—in cooperation with the Long Island Power Authority—is offering FREE energy staff development for teachers of Grades 6 through 8.
The Energy Trilogy six-hour program covers energy forms and sources, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Teachers participate in engaging, hands-on lessons, earn six staff development hours, and leave with approximately $200 worth of curriculum materials, which are correlated to the New York State Learning Standards.
This free-of-charge offering will be available at the following dates and locations:
Wednesday, May 19 – 8:30 am to 3 pm – Nassau BOCES Lido Beach Facility – Hempstead, NY
Saturday, June 26 – 9 am to 4 pm – Waterfront Center – Oyster Bay, NY
Tuesday, June 29 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – Holy Angels Regional School – Patchogue, NY
Interested teachers can get more information or sign up for the June 26 or June 29 workshops by calling 1-877-NY-SMART (Option 6) or e-mailing: info@nyess.org
For the May 19 event, contact Nassau BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education at (516) 396-2264 or go to http://www.nassauboces.org/enviroed/profdev.htm#energy. Substitute stipends of up to $125 per teacher are available for the May 19 program on a first-come, first-served basis.
