Pennsylvania Forests and Rivers Exploration - Summer 2026

Open to any teacher in DC, MD, PA, VA.

Join fellow educators for a three-day professional development field experience in the Gettysburg, PA region that brings environmental literacy to life through place-based, phenomenon-driven learning aligned with PA STEELS. Participants will explore local waterways, historic landscapes, and the York County Resource Recovery Center through immersive field investigations that deepen both personal understanding and classroom instructional practice. Educators will engage in hands-on learning, model MWEE-aligned instructional strategies, and translate field experiences into ready-to-use schoolyard investigations for grades 4–8. This experience is ideal for educators seeking practical, locally grounded approaches that strengthen student sensemaking and empower learners to investigate real environmental challenges in their own communities.

• Length & Location: Three-days of collaborative, outdoor learning exploring Gettysburg Battlefield, Codorus State Park, and the York County Resource Recovery Center. Please note, teachers from outside the course location area are encouraged to register but are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
• Course Credit: Upon successful course completion, participants may be eligible for continuing education credit or contact hours. See details on the Professional Learning Credits page.
• Orientation Date: A virtual orientation took place Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. A link to the slide deck will be avialable in your confirmation email.
• Cost: $375
• Discounts: Pennsylvania teachers in IU12, 13, and 15 interested in this program, use promo code 26PAIU to reduce the cost of this Chesapeake Classrooms course to $0.
• Scholarships: Teachers may apply for a full or partial scholarship using this form. If eligible, a promo code will be provided to reduce the cost of the course.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made six weeks before the course's start date will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 2, 2026; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course if space allows. All cancellation and transfer requests must be made in writing and sent to the Chesapeake Classrooms team.

Registration closes June 23, 2026.

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