Programs for Principals Summer Course Schedule
These multi-day summer immersion programs support school principals and administrators in environmental stewardship opportunities for their entire school community. Participants in CBF's "Environmental Leadership for Principals" program are able to gain first-hand experience on the Chesapeake Bay while strengthening their leadership capacity in environmental education.
Note about online registration: Payment of course fees is required with online registration. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. If you do not wish to register online or if you will be paying by check, please see our registration options.
Browse 2013 summer programs by state: |
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Maryland
Maryland Principals Program
July 24-26
This program is open to all Maryland principals.
Learn how to use environmental education to boost academic achievement and get your students involved in improving their community. We will accomplish these goals through participating in hands-on environmental education activities, hearing from principals who have successfully implemented different types of environmental programs at their schools, and by exploring the remote island community of Smith Island, Maryland and its school. This program offers a chance to network with other principals, to share ideas, and to learn from each other in a truly unique setting.
Location & Length: 3 days/2 nights at CBF's Smith Island Study Center
Cost: Covered through the NOAA B-WET program
To Register: Register online | Register by mail/fax

Middle School Principals Program
July 31-August 2
This program is open to all middle school leadership teams*.
Learn the basics of environmental education and how to use it to meet learning objectives in a way that engages students and empowers staff. We will explore hands-on educational activities on the Chesapeake Bay and discuss how to implement a successful environmental education program at your school that will meet the new MSDE environmental literacy requirement. You will be able to network and share ideas with other teams from around the state.
*Leadership teams are comprised of the principal and one to three other instructional leaders from the school (assistant principals, lead teachers, instructional facilitators, etc.)
Location & Length: 3 days/2 nights at CBF's Smith Island Study Center
Cost: Covered through the NOAA B-WET program
To Register: Register online | Register by mail/fax
If you are a leadership team from Montgomery County, please register by e-mailing Vicki Frank at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center. Vicki_L_Frank@mcpsmd.org
Virginia
Virginia Principals Program
July 17-19
This program is open to all Virginia principals.
Learn some of the basics of environmental education so that you will be able to give your teachers and staff the support that they need to provide a meaningful watershed experience. This program offers a chance to network with other principals, to share ideas, and to learn from each other. You can recharge your spirit by observing the leadership in the Chesapeake island communities and discussing how it is relevant to our schools.
Location & Length: 3 days/2 nights at CBF's Port Isobel Island Study Center
Cost: Covered through the NOAA B-WET program
To Register: Register online |Register by mail/fax
Virginia Principals Program
July 31-August 2
This program is open to all Virginia principals.
Learn some of the basics of environmental education so that you will be able to give your teachers and staff the support that they need to provide a meaningful watershed experience. This program offers a chance to network with other principals, to share ideas, and to learn from each other. You can recharge your spirit by observing the leadership in the Chesapeake island communities and discussing how it is relevant to our schools.
Location & Length: 3 days/2 nights at CBF's Port Isobel Island Study Center
Cost: Covered through the NOAA B-WET program
To Register: Register online |Register by mail/fax
Other Registration Options
You may print the 2013 Principals Registration Form and mail or fax it to the address below.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Attn: Chesapeake Classrooms
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
Fax: 410-268-6687
If you have additional questions, please contact chesapeakeclassrooms@cbf.org.
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