Professional Development Training
How it Works
Forward Education offers a series of virtual Professional Development training sessions to help districts and educators get the most out of their Climate Action Kits in the classroom.
We'll start by connecting you with one of our Learning Solutions Specialists to understand your PD needs and desired training date. From there, we'll schedule your virtual session and equip you with everything you'll need to be prepared for the training session.
Types of
Professional Development
Choose from our different types of professional development sessions depending on the intended audience.
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to empower participants with everything they need to confidently run their first Climate Action Kit lesson.
✨ Forward Education’s Philosophy: Discover the principles behind our approach to meaningful STEM education, and why coding for climate creates impactful computer science experiences.
🔍 Forward Edu Ecosystem: Explore the Climate Action Kit hardware and interactive learning platform.
📚 Lesson Structure Unpacking: Discover how the Use-Modify-Create framework provides structured scaffolding and flexible differentiation options, ensuring support for diverse student needs and learning levels.
🔧 Hands-On Kit Unboxing: Build and code a grade-appropriate climate action project, choosing from options like the Bee Counter, Turtle-Safe Beach Light, or Vertical Farm.
Join our small-group coaching call designed to provide personalized support as you implement and roll out the Climate Action Kit in your classroom or district.
✨ Tailored Guidance from Experts: Receive direct access to our education team, ready to answer your questions and provide expert advice.
🧰 Hands-On Problem Solving: Tackle specific challenges you’re facing, from coding and lesson delivery to troubleshooting project builds and classroom management.
🔧 Customized Recommendations: Get actionable tips and strategies tailored to your implementation, helping you take your Climate Action Kit experience to the next level.
📚 Practical Solutions for Success: Walk away with personalized resources and best practices designed to support you in creating meaningful STEM learning experiences for your students.
Which session should you choose?
Our session types are tailed for specific types of attendees and audience sizes.
Getting Started with the Climate Action Kit (Hands-On Workshop)
90 minute session
- Designed to be delivered in a one-to-many live webinar-style session
- Perfect for K-12 educators who are new to coding and robotics, or the Climate Action Kit ecosystem, in general
- By the end of the session, educators will be equipped with the practical skills and confidence to use the Climate Action Kit and run their first lesson
Climate Action Kit Coaching Call
60 minute session
- Designed to be delivered as a small group, open-forum video call
- Ideal for district leads, STEM coaches, or instructional leads who have already completed the basic Climate Action Kit training or have some experience using the kit, or educators seeking customized support for implementation in their specific educational setting
- By the end of the session, educators will leave with personalized strategies, practical tips, and tangible resources to implement the Climate Action Kit in their classrooms
Asynchronous Resources
Looking for professional development resources you can access now? Check out our asynchronous resources!
Getting Started Course
Brand new to the Climate Action Kit? This hands-on course will walk you through setting up the kit and getting started with the lessons.
Tutorial Videos
These quick tutorial videos will get you up and running with any of the sensors and motors in the Climate Action Kit.
Knowledge Base
Need help troubleshooting? Check out our Knowledge Base articles.
Educator Resources
Access classroom slide deck templates, student certificates, and standard alignment maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Missing an answer to your question? Let us know!
Should attendees have experience with coding?
Prior coding experience is awesome but not required! When you book a training session with us, we'll inquire about the coding experience of attendees. This will help us tailor the session accodingly so the coding level is appropriate for all attendees.
Should attendees have experience with the BBC micro:bit?
Prior experience with the BBC micro:bit is awesome but not required! When you book a training session with us, we'll inquire about the micro:bit experience of attendees. This will help us tailor the session accodingly so the introduction to micro:bit and Makecode is appropriate for all attendees.
Should attendees have experience with robotics?
Prior experience with robotics is awesome but not required! When you book a training session with us, we'll inquire about the robotics experience of attendees. The goal of our training sessions with the Climate Action Kit is to get hands-on and become familiar with the physical hardware in the kit - regardless of previous experience!
How are your virtual training sessions delivered?
All training sessions are led virtually through Google Meets. If your district requires another platform, please discuss this with your Learning Solutions Specialist.
