Teacher Workshops
- 205-387-1806, ext. 109
- MECDIRECTOR@campmcdowell.org
Teacher Workshops Overview
Join McDowell Educational Programs for a day or a weekend throughout the year at one of our many teacher workshops. Many of our teacher workshops meet the criteria and are approved for AMSTI & Powerschool Credits and are TEAMS approved. These high quality PD opportunities are a great way to visit McDowell, connect with other educators, and earn your continuing education credits. Whether you need the credits, or you just want to expand your curriculum by picking up some new and fun ideas for your classroom, you will find what you need at a McDowell Teacher Workshop! Check out the sessions below. Email Meredith at mecdirector@campmcdowell.org with questions.
Teacher's Day Out: Place-Based Experiential Learning
April 9, 2026 | $45 with lunch provided
Earn 6 Hours of ASMTI credit hours as you spend a day exploring outside with McDowell Farm School & McDowell Environmental Center. Get ready for hands-on activities modeling our place-based experiential learning model, and walk away with tools to get your students excited and engaged with the natural world in and out of their classroom!
*Please note: this ~2 mile (3hr) hike includes rocky and uneven terrain, suspension bridge, and steep inclines.
Growing Your Classroom Garden: Everyone Likes a Challenge!
May 4-5, 2026
Discover the power of Project-Based Learning in this two-day workshop at McDowell Farm School! Earn 10 hours of credit, experience hands-on PBL, and leave with a ready-to-use module for your classroom. Come ready to be challenged-- and to inspire your students!