Educator Workshops & Trainings

We aim to develop STEM literacy and water stewardship in Solano County students by offering annual professional development trainings to local teachers and informal educators.  

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  Train with the state's Project WET expert.

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  Explore educational tools available in Solano County.

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  Learn from local experts on related topics.

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  Try the activities just like your students would.

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  Tour local open spaces across Solano County.

 
These trainings support educators like you in evolving your instructional practice and deepening your content knowledge through the award-winning Project WET curriculum as well as presentations by local experts.

Explore the training opportunities below and register today! For more information, please contact . 

Project WET Training

February 11, 2023

Solano Resource Conservation District and California Project WET will be leading a workshop highlighting drought and water conservation in Solano County. All educational materials are STEM/STEAM friendly and support California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Learn more about Project WET and available publications by clicking here.

Project WET is an international, award-winning water resource education program for teachers and science educators. Teachers receive a free curriculum guide and access to the Project WET online teacher portal. Click here to see our Project WET video.

If you are interested in attending, register now!

 Solano Water Institute for Teachers

August 2-4, 2023

Check out the video below for highlights from past events. 

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Join us in August 2023 for the 3rd Solano Water Institute for Teachers. This three-day, field-trip-based workshop highlights the preservation of Solano County open spaces and the region's complex water resources, while providing first-hand experiential learning that teachers can share with their students for continued exploration.

Register today!

Solano Water Institute for Teachers is funded by the Solano County Orderly Growth Committee, the California Department of Water Resources, Water Education Foundation, the cities of Vacaville, Fairfield, Dixon, Suisun City, Vallejo and Benicia, Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, and Solano Irrigation District.