College of Forestry

Oregon Natural Resources Education Program

Professional Development


Impact Educators... Impact the Future

Our program focuses on providing PreK-12 formal and non-formal educators in Oregon with understanding, knowledge, tools, and experience to confidently engage students in environmental education whether it is online, in-person, in the classroom, or in the outdoors. We offer regional and statewide professional development events throughout the year.

Participants in an ONREP workshop learn a tree song
to share with their students.

 

There is no cost to Oregon educators for attending our professional development events (unless otherwise noted).

Online, In-Person & Hybrid Workshops

ONREP offers professional developement workshops that are interactive, hands-on, and foster learner-centered engagement in multiple formats. 

Format

  • virtual - delivered through an online platform (Zoom)
  • in-person throughout Oregon
  • hybrid approach - a mix between in-person and online facilitation

Content

Our workshops are designed around best practices in education and professional development.

  • Organized by specific grades levels, topics, regions
  • Aligned to national and state educational standards
  • Utilize award-winning materials, natural resources content, tips and tools developed to engage students (see Educator Resources)
  • Provide opportunities for participants to engage with other educators and resource professionals
  • Connect learners to nature - whether outdoors, in the classroom, or virtually

Custom Workshops

We also offer custom tailored workshops for individual groups, classrooms, or schools on special topics. Contact us to find out how to schedule a custom workshop.

Cost

  • There is no cost to Oregon educators for attending ONREP professional development events (unless otherwise noted)
  • Substitute reimbursement is available for formal educators
  • Professional Development Units (PDU) are available for all workshops

Pre-Service Educator Courses

ONREP supports college and university faculty who teach pre-service courses - educating future classroom teachers in Oregon. Students are introduced to environmental education curricula not only in their courses but use the materials in their actual teaching practice, work samples, and practicums.

Curriculum & Resources

We provide environmental education curriculum materials for pre-service courses, including:

Examples of Pre-Service Programs we have worked with:

  • Western Oregon University (WOU)
  • Eastern Oregon University (EOU)
  • Portland State Univeristy (PSU)
  • Univeristy of Oregon (UO)
  • Southern Oregon University (SOU)
  • Oregon State University (OSU)

Cost

Contact us to discuss discounted curriculum costs in support of future educator's careers. 

Please let us know if you would like to learn more about how to bring these curricula to your courses. 

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ONREP workshop

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