Teacher Professional Development

Professional educators are essential and respected partners in fulfilling the Aquarium's conservation, education and science missions. Each year hundreds of teachers and school administrators come to the Aquarium to enhance their knowledge and add to their collection of classroom activities.

Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit

• Grades 3–12
• October 5–6, 2018
• Applications open through September 10

This three-part summit is designed for teachers who are ready to go in-depth into plastic pollution issues and solutions with their students. Learn more

Teacher Open House

• Grades PreK–12
• February 9, 2018
• Registration closed

It's a sleepover! Join us for a special after-hours exploration of our exhibits and to find out what's new for teachers and students.

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Coastal Systems Teacher Institute

• Grades 3–5
• July 8–13, 2018 (Year 1)
• Year 2 not offered in 2018
• Registration closed

Learn how to integrate science, literacy and technology while exploring Monterey Bay's coastal ecosystems and its animals. Learn more about Year 1

Learn more about Year 2

Splash Zone Teacher Institute

• Grades PreK–2
• July 23–27, 2018
• Registration closed

Explore coastal habitats and learn to integrate hands-on science, literacy and technology applications during this year-long institute.

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Project-Based Science Teacher Institute

• Grades 6–8
• July 29–August 3, 2018 (Year 1)
• Year 2 not offered in 2018
• Registration closed

Deepen your understanding of the nature of science and student-driven projects and get tools to enhance your curriculum.

Learn more about Year 1 Learn more about Year 2

Connecting with Marine Science Teacher Institute

• Grades 9–12
• Not offered in 2018
• Registration closed

Examine the role that humans have played in the stability and change of Monterey Bay. Learn more

Connecting Conservation and Technology Workshop

• Grades K–12
• Not offered in 2018
• Registration closed

Gain strategies for incorporating technology into your science and conservation teaching at this one-day conference.

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EARTH Workshop Hosted by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

• Grades 6–College
• June 24–29, 2018
• Registration closed

Develop classroom curriculum using near-real-time data from ocean observatories and receive state-of-the-art training to increase your scientific literacy in microbial oceanography.

Learn more on MBARI.org