🌱 Science Curriculum Summer Professional Development 🌱
Misse Axelrod
Soil • Food Systems • Climate Resilience Summer Teacher PD Course
📅 August 3–5, 2026 (+ Aug 6–7 for Graduate Credit)
📍 Vermont Farm and Forest School ~ Roxbury, VermontSpend your learning days on a working farm and school in the hills of Vermont. Lodging is available. A hands-on professional learning experience for Grades 3–8+ educators. This course is available for both non-credit and graduate credit participants.
Deepen your understanding of how soil health, food systems, and climate resilience are interconnected—and bring that learning directly into your classroom. Through field-based investigations on working farms and applied classroom strategies, you’ll build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach NGSS-aligned science in meaningful, place-based ways.
Design and implement lessons that help students explore real-world challenges, from soil ecosystems to resilient food systems in a changing climate.
🌾 All Participants Receive:
✔ Ready-to-teach, NGSS-aligned curriculum (Grades 3–5, adaptable for 6–8+)
✔ Targeted training in core science concepts (soil systems, ecosystems, climate connections)
✔ Hands-on experience with field investigations and classroom integration
✔ Full materials kit to support implementation🌾 Non-Credit Option (3 Days: Aug 3–5):
✔ 3-day workshop with meals included💰 Cost: $850 (financial aid available, email mi...@vermontfarmandforestschool.org for more information)
🌾 Graduate Credit Option (5 Days: Aug 3–7):
✔ 5-day workshop with meals included
✔ Additional coursework
✔ Coaching support
✔ CE hours + optional extended coaching💰 Cost: $1,635 (includes 3 graduate credits through Vermont State University)
👥 Limited to 12 participants
📩 Contact: Misse Axelrod
mi...@vermontfarmandforestschool.orgVermont Farm and Forest School
🌱 Farm-Based • NGSS-Aligned • Climate-Focused • Community-Connected