American Electric Power, partnering with local universities and educational
organizations, sponsors professional development workshops on topics such as energy,
electricity, environment, economics and scientific inquiry for Pre-K through grade
12 educators each summer. These transdisciplinary courses are designed to provide:
hands-on learning; real-world perspectives; and materials, technologies and strategies
to strengthen classroom teaching and learning.
Tours may include a mine reclamation area, international wildlife preserve, coal-fired,
hydro or nuclear power plants, wind or solar generation facilities, constructed
wetlands, surface or underground coal mines, or other facilities in AEP's 11-state
service territory.
Workshops range from one to 10 days. Most offer graduate credit, ranging from one to three hours, or continuing education credits. Course fees vary by workshop - most are free, but some require graduate tuition for optional credit and/or a nominal, nonrefundable registration fee.
Class sizes range from 12 to 30 participants, with priority given to educators from
AEP's service territory in Arkansas,
Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
and West Virginia.
For an overview of workshop opportunities in Summer 2010, see the listing below.
For detailed information about an individual workshop, click on the workshop title.
Additional information will be added as available, so check back often.
Print an application form for the AEP Workshops for Educators. Note that a few workshops
do not use this form or have a different application deadline. See the individual
workshop description for information on how to apply in those cases. Applications
for a workshop may be accepted until that class is filled at the discretion of the
workshop coordinator and AEP. Check with the workshop contact if in doubt.
If you have a general question about the AEP Workshops for Educators,
send us an e-mail or write us at:
AEP Community Relations
1 Riverside Plaza, 19th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Energy, Economics and the Environment Workshop for Teachers
June 7 - 11 and 14 - 18, 2010 - Muncie, Indiana
Integrate energy, environment and economic topics for classroom activities.
Connecting the 3-E's: Environment, Energy and Economics
June 8 - 10, 2010 - Rockport, Indiana
Focus on developing group projects using basic concepts of generating electricity in this workshop at a coal-fired power plant.
Energy, Economics and the Environment Workshop for Teachers
June 14 - 18 and 21 - 24, 2010 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Integrate energy, environment and economic topics for classroom activities.
Energy Sources Blitz Tour Workshop (Northwest, OH)
June 28 - 29, 2010 starting in Findlay
Teachers will spend two days visiting Ohio energy sites demonstrating various energy sources, electricity generation, alternative energy and energy conservation.
Energy, Economics and the Environment Workshop for Teachers
July 5 - 9 and 12 - 14, 2010 - South Bend, Indiana
A fun and informative workshop to train teachers to creatively integrate energy, environment, and economic concepts and issues into the K-12 curriculum.
Energy Sources Tour Workshop
July 13 - 15, 2010 starting from Columbus
A fun and informative workshop to train teachers to creatively integrate energy, environment, and economic concepts and issues into the K-12 curriculum.
Energy Sources Blitz Tour Workshop (Southeast, OH)
July 27 - 28, 2010 starting in Athens
Teachers will spend two days visiting Ohio energy sites demonstrating various energy sources, electricity generation, alternative energy and energy conservation.
Bright Start Right Start – Science Education for Pre-K Teachers
Late July/Early August - dates to be determined - Columbus, OH
An intensive program to help early childhood educators create engaging learning experiences in which young learners explore science in the world around them. Application deadline is July 15, 2010.
