Local teachers practice their
mapping skills with AWS.

The teacher training institute will give participants a chance to conduct all of the “in class” demonstrations and experiments from the WE and RH programs. Activities also include a wetland planting and canoe-based field experience on the Anacostia River. AWS's goal is to help teachers effectively enhance their classroom science curricula and to help students have a “meaningful watershed education experience” as mandated by the Maryland and D.C. governments.

Teacher trainings are conducted during the school year and over the summer months. More information is provided below.

There are two teacher trainings during the school year. Material covered includes both the AWS Watershed Explorers program and the AWS River Habitat program. The program also includes Project WET curriculum and certification, as well as canoe-based field study and wetland restoration components both of which take place on the Anacostia River. Participating students are asked to commit to 5 evening sessions and 1 Saturday session.

Teachers will receive 15 DC Professional Learning Units (Seat Hours)/1 Maryland CPD credit after completing the course.

• 15 credit hours towards recertification;
• A FREE AWS Watershed Education curriculum guide! Our curriculum guide offers engaging hands-on activities for youth while meeting both local and national school standards;
• A CD-ROM that includes important watershed education resources and power point presentations to compliment the lesson plans provided in our guide;
• A FREE complete science kit for all of our hands-on demonstrations;
• A hands-on restoration activity;
• A FREE educational Canoe trip on the Anacostia River;
• 3 nights of FREE Dinner;
• 3 new friends (our education team) here at AWS!

Winter 2008 Training Dates

• Download our Winter 2008 Teacher Training Flyer for dates and sign-up information.

All trainings take place at the Anacostia Watershed Society's headquarters ar 4302 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg, MD 20710. Call 301-699-6204 for more information.

*All registered teachers must attend all dates listed above.
*Registration is limit to the first 20 teachers.

Summer Teacher Training*

In July, AWS conducts a week-long teacher training. This session covers the same materials as the School-year training, but includes visits to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park Marina and Visitor's Center and the Aquatic Resources Education Center at Anacostia Park.

Teachers will be certified in Project WILD and Project WILD-Aquatic.

Teachers will receive 30 DC Professional Learning Units (Seat Hours)/2 Maryland CPD credits.

Registration for Summer 2008 is pending, please check this page as summer approaches.

The maximum number of participants for each session is limited to 20 teachers. You may register for any of the above sessions at any time.

* A refundable deposit of $25 is required in order to hold your place.