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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Service Education provides teachers with professional development on Corals; Estuaries; Oceans, Weather and Climate; Living in the Weather; Climate; and Problem Based Learning. These resources include lesson plans, background information, resource links, tutorials, archived professional development seminars, media galleries and interactive tools. These resources are designed for teachers of grades 5-12.

The mission of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History is to continue the legacy of Roger Tory Peterson by promoting the teaching and study of nature, thereby creating appreciation and responsibility for the natural world. Their online Nature Journal course offers educators the opportunity to learn more about nature journaling and how to bring it into the classroom.

The graduate program at IslandWood, located in Bainbridge Island, Wash., is based on the principle that a more sustainable future demands knowledgeable, committed and reflective educators. Each year, IslandWood graduate students live, learn, teach in a spectacular natural setting. Together they explore the meaning and power of education, environment, and community. Students share their knowledge with culturally diverse communities through hands-on teaching experiences.

Introductory Topics in Oceanography is a distance learning course designed to equip ocean forecasters and other learners with a solid foundation for more advanced study in oceanography. The course is comprised of three modules, including Introduction to Ocean Tides, Introduction to Ocean Currents and Introduction to Ocean Models. Educators wishing to take the course must register with the COMET program from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.

COSEE-Ocean Systems offers a Fall series of Research-Based Online Learning Event (ROLE) Model webinars featuring ocean scientists and educators from across the country. Join scientists as they present marine science content through concept-map presentations of their research and hear from educators who've used concept mapping in ther work in innovative ways. The hour-long webinars are free and offer direct access to scientists as well as customizable, take-home resources.

The Siemens STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Academy offers a series of webinars on topics such as integrating STEM into everyday classroom learning, using technology as a teaching tool and how to prepare students for science and technology jobs of the 21st century. STEM Academy webinars are free and educators can register online.

The mission of the Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI) is to nurture collaborative leadership for global communities and to assist schools in their missions to inspire socially responsible young people. GYLI offers dynamic programs for students and teachers on the topics of global pluarlaism and diversity, native american traditions, environmental awareness, school community partnerships, and the inner calls of teaching and learning. Visit the link below to learn about opportunities for educator workshops.

Smithsonian Education offers free online conferences for educators on a variety of science and history topics. Access archived versions of past conferences and learn more about upcoming events on the website.

Environmental Concern's team of highly qualified wetland educators travel extensively teaching teachers how to bring wetlands alive and into their classrooms. All of their workshops are full of hands-on, inquiry-based cross-curricular activities that can be brought back to the classroom. View the course schedules here.

Earth Gauge® is a free environmental information service for broadcast meteorologists in major US media markets, based on the 3-5 day forecast. In partnership with the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET), Earth Gauge provides a series of free, online courses and training materials that address the connections between weather and environment.