School Leaders Program

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When

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 11:00AM EDT to

Friday, July 29, 2022 3:00PM EDT

Where

Maryland

Chesapeake Classrooms

Event Details

School Leaders Leadership Program,
Open to all school leaders and administrators from MD, DC, and PA.

School leaders across the watershed are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a three-day immersive exploration of the Bay and the unique waterman community of Smith Island. Through hands-on experiences, school leaders will explore the positive effects that environmental education has on mental health and well-being, student engagement, and the development 21st century skills. Participants will design a successful school program that utilizes and benefits their local environment, promotes environmental literacy, and boosts academic achievement. Join us on the Bay to network, learn about the Green Schools Program certification, and collaborate with other education leaders from around the watershed.

Length & Location: Three consecutive days of field-based, whole-group, outdoor investigations at the Smith Island Environmental Education Center for a 3-day, 2-night residential experience. Ferry departs Crisfield, MD at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27 and returns to Crisfield, MD at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29.
Cost: No cost due to support from the Dorhtery Foundation.

COVID Policy: All participants of multi-day experiences are required to be fully up to date on COVID vaccinations or have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of in person programing start. All vaccinated participants are required to take a rapid covid test 48 Hours prior to the start of in person programing. Attend only if negative.

Registration deadline: July 18, 2022
Return to the Chesapeake Classrooms web page.

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