Complete your professional development at a spectacular location: McDonald Observatory.
Educators experience inquiry-based activities aligned with science and mathematics teaching standards, practice astronomy skills under the Observatory’s famous dark skies, and work with nationally recognized astronomy educators.
More workshops will be posted soon!
Workshop Information
What to Expect
All programs include both day and night instructional sessions, materials, daytime tours, and evening observing (weather permitting). Please be aware that some of the telescope observing activities will last until late hours.
Lodging & Meals
Participants are provided housing in single occupancy rooms, either at the Astronomers Lodge onsite or in other local lodging facilities.
Meals are provided at no extra cost.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from McDonald Observatory.
Cost
Most, but not all, workshops cost $100 (some cost less!). This covers lodging, meals, and workshop materials.
Payment is due upon acceptance to reserve your spot. If you need to cancel, you must do so more than 30 days before the first day of the workshop to receive a full refund.
CPE Credit
We provide either a physical or digital (PDF) certificate to educators who complete an onsite or virtual workshop, respectively. For help with your Continuing Professional Education credit, please email teachers@mcdonaldobservatory.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or want to learn more, please contact our Education team.
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