Teacher Development
We have many resources for your own professional development and networking on this page. On our other pages you will find project ideas for the kids, information about setting up recycling programs at school, gardening and composting projects, information for your facilities and maintenance staff and the latest news about legislation, good policy examples and existing award programs.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
RecycleWorks offers or supports events and workshops, many specifically for educators, that encourage resource conservation efforts within the County. Find out what's coming up.
California Regional Environmental Education Coordinators Network (CREEC) works to connect Bay Area teachers with the highest quality environmental education resources available. They maintain a calendar of environmental education events in the Bay Area and a resource directory of specific programs and organization. You can join their discussion group to talk about local environmental topics.
Environmental Volunteers based in Palo Alto in conjunction with the UC Santa Cruz Extension Education Department offers a series of accredited environmental education classes designed especially for K-6 teachers and non-formal educators. The classes are part of an Environmental Education Certificate.
RecycleWorks publishes a newsletter each fall specifically for teachers. The 2007 Edition (PDF) is available online.
