NTEN online distance learning participants develop lesson plans for their own classrooms, and these materials are available on the Web site. An additional online resource, the NTEN Forum, allows teachers to meet other science educators through electronic bulletin boards. Project WET is a national, nonprofit water education program for K-12 educators and students. The goal of the project is to promote appreciation and knowledge of water resources through the establishment of state and internationally sponsored training programs and the development and dissemination of classroom teaching aids. The project publishes the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide, which is used as the basis for the teacher professional development program.
Workshops vary by state.
In most states, the general educator workshop ranges from six to 15 hours. Most state programs offer advanced or refresher workshops for educators who have participated in the basic workshop. Facilitators are trained in workshops presented by state Project WET coordinators. Ongoing support for Project WET participants is provided through a quarterly newsletter published by the national program office. Contact information for the state coordinators is available by calling the national office or visiting the Web site.