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Upcoming Events
We are hosting various additional Clean Energy institutes and workshops across New York State over the next two years.
1-Day Workshops:
4-Day Institutes:
*Venues subject to change
Requirements
Teachers must be certified and currently teaching grades 4 - 12 in New York State for the upcoming school year.
You must be committed to teaching about clean energy. Any topic related to clean energy is sufficient, like careers, social impact, historical impact, scientific or technical content.
Teachers attending the Institute are required to teach other educators in their school or district about their learning from the clean energy institute and submit artifacts from this training.
Those teaching in disadvantaged communities, Environmental Justice Zones, or HUB Zones communities based on criteria established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act will be given first priority.
Tentative Workshop Schedules:
*Will be subject to modifications based on attendee grade level, interests, clean energy goals, and other potential factors.
Rochester
7:30am-8:30am: Check-In, Light Breakfast, Welcome + Introductions
8:30am: RIT Tour
9:45am-11:15 am: Intro to Energy Grids, Power Generation & Transmission
11:15am-11:25am: Brain Break
11:25am-12:30pm: NYS Climate Act Goals & Policies
12:30pm-1:30pm: Provided Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm: Environmental Justice
2:30pm-4pm: Solar Panel Energy Design Challenge
4pm: Lesson Planning
During the Institutes & Workshops, teachers will:
Receive 1-4 days of professional learning
Build relationships with other educators
Become an education leader in clean energy
Take home tons of physical materials/supplies to use
Be awarded a NYS Clean Energy Expert Badge
Be entitled to CTLE credits
Leave with Scope & Sequence resources
Tour local clean energy facilities *optional*
Receive travel stipends
"I don’t remember the last time I had so much fun at a PD and felt like a student again. Thank you for engaging educators from many different areas, levels, backgrounds, experiences, and districts in New York.
I can tell that for you, your team, and your partners at NYSERDA #representationmatters."
Francisca H.
Teacher
After attending the Institute, your teaching
will be improved because you will:
ONE:
Be able to clearly explain NYS clean energy goals to diverse audiences.
Learn about energy grids, power generation & transmission, and environmental justice.
Workshop Specializations:
Tupper Lake - Wind Energy
Rochester - Building Decarbonization
Jamestown - Solar Energy
*Subject to change
TWO:
Have a full resource list of lessons and activities you are ready to implement that are connected to your grade and subject-specific learning standards.
THREE:
Know about unique career opportunities from hearing professionals in the field speak and be able to share those with students in the clean energy industry.
NYSERDA
WhyMaker is proud to have the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the sponsor for our series of Clean Energy Educator Institutes.
A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975. NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Through advancing clean energy innovation and investments to combat climate change, NYSERDA helps to improve the health, resiliency and prosperity of New Yorkers and deliver benefits equitably to all.
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