Teacher Professional Development

We invite you to join our community of educators as we share best practices and resources for teaching about the Earth system with our teacher workshops.

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Upcoming Workshops

Register for current workshops below or read about our past professional development offerings (recordings and teaching resources still available).

The Colorado Science Conference, in Denver, Colorado.

In-Person Workshop
SciEd Sessions At the Colorado Science Conference

Join our team of SciEd educators at the Colorado Science Conference for an engaging day of professional learning! Friday, Nov 6th, 2026. Find out what we'll be sharing at the conference.
CSU-SPUR, Denver, Colorado
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Snow falling on the wing of an air plane waiting to take off at the airport.

Virtual Workshop
Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations

Learn about challenges associated with snowfall measurement, the science behind aircraft deicing, and how new snowfall measurement techniques are improving airport operations during winter weather conditions. Thursday Nov 10th, 5-6pm mountain. Cost: Free!
ONLINE, FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME OR CLASSROOM!
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Firestorm clouds visible off the wing of the Gulf V jet as it flys through the sky.

Virtual Workshop
Research Flights and the Science of Cloud Development

NCAR scientist reveals her work aboard research aircraft to understand cloud development, including firestorm clouds. Thursday Dec 10th, 5-6pm mountain. Cost: Free!
ONLINE, FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME OR CLASSROOM!
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Computer model simulation of the East Troublesome Fire in Colorado

Virtual Workshop
The Scientific and Societal Challenges of Wildfires

NSF NCAR scientist Dr. Jason Knievel shares current research on wildfires and the challenges of wildfire management. Thursday, Jan 28th, 5-6 pm mountain. Cost: Free!
ONLINE, FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME OR CLASSROOM!
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