McDonald Observatory is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2019 Summer Teacher Professional Development Workshops for K-12 educators. McDonald Observatory offers a unique setting for teacher
workshops: the Observatory and Visitors Center in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. Tours of the telescopes, discussions with the research astrophysicists in residence, and nighttime observing are all an integral part of every workshop experience. Not only will K-12 educators participate in hands-on activities aligned with state and national standards, they will receive at least 20 hours of Continuing Education Credit, and will practice their new astronomy skills under the Observatory’s dark skies. Teachers will partner with trained and nationally recognized astronomy educators. All workshops, as follows, have a fee of $100. The fee is due once teachers are accepted to reserve their position. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the first day of the workshop will be fully refunded. If you fail to appear for your workshop, or cancel less than 30 days before the first day of the workshop, the fee will not be refunded. The fee includes lodging, meals, and day/night workshop instruction. Travel to the Observatory is not included. Explore Our Solar System: July 8-10, K-8th grade Apply online today! Deadline for applications is February 28, 2019. Teacher notifications: March 29, 2019 Fee payment is due two weeks after receiving notification of acceptance. More details for each of the five workshops and the online application form can be found at: http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/teachers/profdev
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