I Want PLT Materials!

Now you can join our international network of more than 500,000 formal and non-formal educators using PLT materials. You can participate in a professional development workshop and receive appropriate PLT materials including the PreK-8 Activity Guide, Energy & Society Guide, or Secondary Modules.  PLT workshops are organized through our network of sponsors, coordinators, and facilitators. In the United States, more than 70 coordinators work with a cadre of over 2,500 volunteer facilitators to conduct workshops in their local communities.

There are different types of workshops offered to meet a variety of professional development needs. These workshops include: formal and non-formal educator, advanced, and train the trainer leadership.

"It was the best workshop I have attended!" - Shirley, New Hampshire Teacher

Educator Workshops

Educator workshops are open to anyone, held at convenient times, and are free or offered at a nominal charge. Through PLT workshops, you can:

• Learn how to incorporate PLT activities into your current and future lesson plans and curriculum.
• Meet other professionals in your area interested in environmental education.
• Become part of a network that offers you follow-up resources and opportunities.
• Learn about environmental education.

Check the Calendar of Events or contact your state coordinator to learn about upcoming workshops near you.

Train the Trainer Leadership Workshops

PLT works because facilitators across the country train educators to use PLT materials. Through PLT facilitator workshops you will:

• Learn how to conduct PLT workshops.
• Gain leadership skills.
• Gain knowledge of environmental education.
• Learn about and make contacts in your community.

If you are interested in becoming a PLT facilitator, check the Calendar of Events for upcoming workshops near you or contact your state coordinator to learn more.

Advanced Workshops

Many state coordinators and facilitators offer advanced workshops for trained PLT educators.  Advanced workshops are generally theme based, providing participants an opportunity to cover a particular environmental issue in depth. To find out about advanced workshops near you check the Calendar of Events for upcoming workshops near you or contact your state coordinator to learn more.