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Watershed for Every Classroom Application form
A Watershed for Every Classroom is a year-long, supported professional development program for educators who teach in the Lake Champlain Basin, presented by the Champlain Basin Education Initiative.  The stories of the Lake Champlain Basin offer multiple ways to teach all subjects; engage students in learning in their community; and provide a way to integrate content, service, and a sense of belonging to one’s home place.  We will explore how people, places, and things tell the stories of the Lake Champlain Basin and offer our students the opportunity to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of content, community engagement, and sense of place.

Dates:
    

  •  July 16, 17, 18, 19, 2024

  • October 4 & 5, 2024

  • January 31, 2025 

  • April 11 & 12, 2025


Program Details:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline February 12, 2024 or until program spaces fill.  

The support of your administrator is important. You will be asked to provide a letter of support from your administrator if accepted.  We know this is important to ensure you'll be giving the time during the academic year to join all the retreats. 

Teachers receive $100 for classroom resources to advance personal watershed learning after the summer retreat.  An there is an opportunity to apply for an additional $200 school mini-grant at the end of the program.

Three and six credit options for graduate credits are available for an additional fee from Castleton University. Three credits are available for the summer only portion and six credits for the full year.  



If accepted you should be willing to:

o Participate in ALL sessions. Personal transportation will be needed to study sites around Vermont and New York.

o Complete readings and written reflections, and participate in collegial planning and dialogue.

o Develop a watershed-based teaching unit that integrates the local landscape. The unit will meet the goals of your district’s curriculum and will exemplify the best practices of place-based education and service learning.


Program Fees:

$500 program fee includes housing and meals for single overnights happening in July, October, and May.
Needs-based scholarships are available if accepted.

 
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Name: *
School or Organization *
Position/Role  *
Grade level(s) you teach
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Subject Area(s) you teach *
Teams of two or more educators are encouraged to apply. Individuals are also welcome. Team mate's name (if applicable):
Preferred email: *
In what ways do you presently use the natural and human community in your teaching?
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Have you specifically used your watershed to focus your teaching?
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If Yes, please describe what you're most proud of with your watershed work/curriculum.
Please describe how participating in A Watershed for Every Classroom will support your professional goals. Please mention relevant personal or professional experiences.
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Would a scholarship help you access the program if you're accepted?  (Scholarship interest does not influence selection process)
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