Professional Development

PEAK workshops help you feel confident to integrate environmental energy education into classrooms!


“Great in-service! I would recommend it to all teachers.”
-Northern California 4th Grade Teacher

"Very helpful and informative. I feel very confident going back to school to teach the program."
-Southern California 5th Grade Teacher

 

THE PEAK WORKSHOP IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS WHO:

  • Want to address the 3rd through 7th grade California Academic Content Standards in an engaging meaningful way!
  • Want to prepare students for standardized tests using relevant curriculum!
  • Are interested in hands-on science labs and activities that empower students to save energy!
  • Wish to inspire students to take action to create a more sustainable world!

DURING THE DAY YOU WILL LEARN and EXPLORE:

  • The environmental impact of our energy use.
  • The hands-on PEAK Labs and Action Activities.
  • Ways to empower students to become change agents.
  • How to integrate the PEAK program with confidence and ease.

TOOLS, SUPPORT, and RESOURCES INCLUDED:

  • PEAK Teacher Resource Guidebook- Correlated to 3rd through 7th grade Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics content standards. Easily integrated into existing lesson plans.
  • PEAK Toolkit- Contains all the supplies needed for the PEAK labs and activities (valued at over $350).
  • Substitute Reimbursements/Stipends- Reimbursement provided for substitute teachers on school days or $100 stipends to teachers on non-school days.
  • Ongoing Support- PEAK provides educational assemblies, classroom assistance, instructional planning, special events, and more!

PEAK is AVAILABLE to SCHOOLS within the FOLLOWING UTILITY SERVICE TERRITORIES:

  • San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E)
  • Southern California Gas (SCG)
  • Southern California Edison (SCE)
  • Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

If your utility is not listed here please contact Anne Lee at alee@energycoalition.org to discuss opportunities to bring this unique program to your area.

TO REGISTER TO ATTEND A PEAK TEACHER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:

  • Find an upcoming training in your area and register.  Space is limited, so register now to reserve your seat!