ASPDP

In addition to professional learning opportunities for our partner teachers, NY Sun Works invites all DOE educators to our ASPDP course – Energy, Water, and Waste: Integrating Themes of Sustainability into your Classroom. 

Held up to three times a year as either a week-long summer intensive or an eight session weekend seminar, this hybrid course on sustainability education offers PreK-8th grade teachers (including non-NY Sun Works partner teachers) the unique opportunity to delve deeper into global environmental issues on a local level. With a focus on Danielson Competency 3c, Engaging Students in Learning, teachers will explore effective ways to maintain the interest of students with special needs or who may be learning English as a second language, as well as inspire general education and gifted students. This course also includes collaborative projects and group discussions, including interactive activities about environmental justice for students. 

Earn 3 P/A+ Credits, 45 Hours CTLE   

ASPDP Fee: $125.00*

All Materials Included

*NY Sun Works provides the course and all necessary materials at no cost to educators. The only associated cost is the ASPDP credit fee.

Class Sessions will be conducted both in-person and virtually via Zoom by NY Sun Works science teacher Shakira Provasoli, including guest speakers and presentations, as well as select field trips as available and allowable.

Participating teachers will be provided all associated materials, including small hydroponic kits and composting bins for classroom use. Past guest speakers include representatives from NY Sun Works, Solar One, +POOL, NYC H20, The Zero Waste Schools Initiative, and Sustainability Education Advocates and Museum & Art Educators.