Climate + Energy Education Intensive PL 2023-2024

The NYCPS Office of Energy and Sustainability and Solar One are hosting the Climate + Energy Education Intensive for the 2023-2024 school year!

NYCPS teachers are invited to attend this professional learning opportunity where they will be provided with the training, curriculum, and supplies needed to integrate hands-on, culturally responsive climate resilience and renewable energy activities into their coursework. Participating teachers will receive a materials toolkit for attending which consists of a classroom set of solar circuit supplies. Workshops will offer a total of 5 hours of CTLE professional learning credits. This program is FREE for teachers; all costs are covered by NYCPS through funding from the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

This year we are holding the workshops during school hours. This PL opportunitiy is also offered on November 28, please register for one. This PL is not geared towards K-2nd grade teachers, they are welcome to attend if interested, but lesson plans and content will be focused on grade 3 and older students. Teachers will be given information and participate in breakout rooms based on grade level. The content and level of information will be provided and available for all grade levels.

Location: Solar One's office in Long Island City, Queens. Solar One's address: 9-03 44th Rd, Queens, NY 11101 Suite 201.

About Solar One and the Climate + Energy Education Intensive

NYCPS is working with DCAS on a mayoral initiative to install 100 MW of solar on City-owned buildings by 2025.  A key goal of the NYC Solar Schools Education Program, now called the Climate + Energy Education Intensive, is to connect the solar installations on school buildings to curriculum, allowing teachers to use solar as a tool for students to learn about renewable energy and sustainability, and as a catalyst for STEM learning. Solar One’s K-12 curriculum, GDL, is a STEM-focused, interdisciplinary curriculum that provides students with hands-on experiential learning. Topics include: solar field study, wind turbines, carbon cycle, energy storage and more.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email education@solar1.org

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the in person event?

No, just a valid ID

Is there parking?

There is no on-site parking, street parking can be a challenge. There are paid lots nearby. The nearest paid parking is: Quik Park: 45-45 Center Blvd, Queens, NY 11109

Is there pubic transportation nearby?

Subway: The nearest trains are Court Square- 23rd Street (7), (G), (E & M). It is a 5 minute walk.

Ferry: The closest Ferry terminal (AS) is Long Island City (Center Blvd & 46th Street). Ferry update: Bikes are now free on the ferry, single tickets are $4.50, or you can purchase a 10 pack (commuter rate) for $27.50. Tickets can be purchased via NYC Ferry Service App

Is there a teacher stipend?

We are not offering stipends.

Workshops take place, during school hours, at our Long Island City Office.

Please note: If you have participated in the NYC Solar Schools Education Program in previous years, you are welcome to attend these sessions, but content may be the same as taught in previous years.