Splash Zone Teacher Institute

About the Program

The Aquarium's Splash Zone Teacher Institute is specifically designed for teachers of young children.

This free program provides opportunities to:

• Discover new ideas about teaching science and inquiry.
• Implement new teaching strategies and standards-based activities.
• Integrate language arts, math, technology, social studies and science.
• Wonder, discover, share, learn and play!
• Network with Aquarium educators and colleagues.
• Receive a stipend upon completion of the program.

Eligibility: Teams of full-time preschool-second grade lead teachers

Requirements:

• Attend all sessions Monday through Friday during the summer.
• Participate in three follow-up workshops throughout the school year.
• Implement the curriculum with your students and share efforts with institute participants.
• Lead an in-service at your school site or district.
• Participate in the Aquarium’s online professional development community.

Stipend: $100 per day is available upon completion of the program.

Credit: Units available through CSU Monterey Bay for an additional fee.

More Information:
Complete details
Administrator's Letter


Apply online

Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org