Crystal Cove Conservancy is committed to supporting the motivated and enthusiastic educators who participate in our educational programs!
All of our programs and workshops are offered at no cost to teachers and other science educators who want to learn more about best practices in STEM education and strategies to integrate our educational programs.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Conservancy by emailing info@crystalcove.org.
Scholarship Funding
Do you need help bringing your class out on a trip? Full and partial scholarships are available for Teacher Learning Community members to help with program fees and transportation costs! Fill out the forms below to apply for scholarship funding for our field trips.
By applying for scholarship funding, you commit to taking part in a teacher workshop, participating in the pre- and post-trip assessments and classroom curriculum, and sending thank you notes to the funder who supported your program after your field trip.
Professional Development Sessions
Want to get your learners involved in one of our programs? For the 2024-2025 school year, we are offering both professional development webinars as well as in-person trainings. Join us for a free professional development session to learn about how to run the program with your class or homeschool group. Visit the links below to register!
In-person workshops (recommended for teachers participating in field trips):
- November 8, 2024 9:00am – 1:00pm – Welcome to Project Crystal Training in Moro Canyon
- November 16, 2024 9:00am – 2:00pm – MPA Science Exploration In-person Training with boat component
- January 11, 2025 9:00am – 2:00pm –Trouble with Trash In-person Training in Crystal Cove State Park
- January 18, 2025 9:00am – 1:00pm – Welcome to Project Crystal Training in Moro Canyon
- February 8, 2025 9:00am – 1:00pm – Welcome to Project Crystal Code Training in Moro Canyon
Webinars:
- October 23, 2024, 4:30pm – 4:30pm – Project Crystal Virtual Training
- November 4, 2024 – 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Trouble with Trash Virtual Training
- November 12, 2024 4:00pm – 5:30pm – MPA Science Exploration Virtual training
- November 20, 2024, 4:30pm – 5:30pm – Project Crystal Code Virtual Training
- January 14, 2025 4:00pm-5:30pm – MPA Science Exploration Virtual training
- January 15, 2025 – 4:30pm – 5:00pm – Project Crystal Virtual Training
- January 22, 2025 – 4:30pm – 4:30pm – Project Crystal Code Virtual Training