Attention all educators! The Global Geospatial Institute is offering a unique professional development opportunity this summer: Life of Litter GIS Teacher Professional Development—a two-day, grant-funded workshop designed to equip grades 3-12 educators with the tools and training to bring Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into their classrooms. (More information on Life of Litter can be found here.)

Whether you're a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, or paraprofessional, you are welcome to attend. The workshop takes place Wednesday and Thursday, June 4–5, at the East Baton Rouge Professional Development Center (3000 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70184).

What is GIS?
Geographic Information Systems is a cloud-based geospatial platform that enables users to create and share maps, apps, and data services. The platform includes over 200 inquiry-based lesson plans in math, science, social studies, English, coding, and computer science—aligned for students in grades 3 through 12.

This Place-Based Community Grant-supported training, powered by the National Academy of Science, will immerse educators in STEAM project-based learning that goes beyond the classroom to engage students in real-world, community-connected inquiry.

Educators will:

• Learn to activate students' spatial reasoning and critical thinking skills

• Receive classroom-ready lesson plans and exercises

• Gain cross-curricular tools for project-based teaching

Students will:

• Engage in their own learning process through interactive GIS tools

• Build geographical and spatial awareness

• Explore and analyze issues within their local communities

Participants will receive a stipend totaling $445, which includes your registration fee. Attendance for both full days is required (with morning and afternoon sign-ins) to receive the stipend.

Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Once the workshop is full, a waitlist will be created.

By registering, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Teacher PD. Please be sure to read the full details before submitting your registration.

📧 For more information, contact [email protected].

This summer, empower your students to map their world—register now for Life of Litter GIS PD!

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