During the unprecedented COVID-19 times  our Education Field Programs are suspended through July 31, 2020. All summer courses through July 31^st are being moved online. We have updated out Learn Outside, Learn at Home website to include new video learning, field investigation lessons and printed watershed curriculum as well as resources from our experts. For any questions or more online learning support please contact chesapekaclassrooms@cbf.org

CBF provides high-quality professional learning that meets the evolving needs of teachers and schools across the watershed through the Chesapeake Classrooms® program. Our program enables teachers and school administrators to involve the entire school community in outdoor learning experiences that are aligned with local school system standards.

Chesapeake Classrooms focuses on methods for incorporating environmental education into the core subject areas of reading, math, science, and social studies. The resources used in Chesapeake Classrooms meet state educational standards in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Chesapeake Classrooms increases students' achievement and engagement in learning while improving their environmental literacy and stewardship ethic.Chesapeake Classrooms offers:

·         Five-day online summer immersion courses. More than 20 courses are available in June, July, and August 2020!

·         We have designed courses to fit any schedule. All courses cost only $50! 

·         An online Resource Library full of video lessons and student investigations for year-round support of course participants.

·         The opportunity to design a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience with collaboration and feedback provided by peer and mentor teachers. 

PRINCIPALS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Through the Principals Environmental Leadership Program, CBF provides high-quality professional learning that meets the evolving needs of administrators and schools. Through field experience, training, resources, and collegial discussion, these key leaders learn how to design a school program that utilizes and benefits the local environment and their schoolyard.
ALL JUNE AND JULY PRINCIPAL COURSES ARE POSTPONED AND WILL RESUME SUMMER 2021.