Smithsonian-led Special CLIO Workshop on Transdisciplinary Teaching (August 18)

We’re excited to share a professional learning opportunity designed specifically for those based in a Climate Literacy Innovation Opportunity (CLIO) Grantee Public School District! 

We’re partnering with the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) to offer a workshop on transdisciplinary teaching approaches using SSEC’s Community Research Guides, and we’d love for you to join us.

Workshop Details:

  • CLIO-Exclusive Session: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Full Day (9:30 AM–3:00 PM) — reserved specifically for CLIO grantees
  • Optional Extension Session: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Afternoon (12:30 PM–3:00 PM) — open to all NJ public educators; CLIO grantees are welcome to attend this session too if you’d like to explore additional SSEC resources beyond the core workshop

Who Should Attend:
CLIO Grantee districts are encouraged to send teams of educators and administrators from their implementation teams.

Compensation & Reimbursement:

  • We will compensate attending educators directly
  • Mileage, tolls, and non-contract administrator time can be reimbursed through your grant funds

How to Sign Up:

Email climatecollaborative@ramapo.edu for registration form.

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