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Project Learning Tree - Florida
Use the environment to engage children in learning – both outside and indoors.
Distance Learning Resources
We want you to know that PLT has a number of resources available to teachers and parents to support distance learning.
PLT Activity Resources
Many PLT activities can be adapted to present virtually or they can be assigned to students for independent exploration. Check out the COVID-19: Resources, Tips, and Support for activity ideas for remote teaching and virtual learning.
PLT Virtual & Online Training Resources
Florida PLT is excited to offer educators an opportunity to participate in a Virtual Professional Development Training Experience.
The Virtual Professional Development Training Experience includes two parts:
- Part 1: Participate in a 2.5-hour webinar to explore and experience PLT activities; hear from guest speakers on relevant environmental topics; and discuss ideas with other educators for using PLT to engage students in learning both indoors and outside.
- Part 2: Complete an online training (3 modules: Introduction to PLT; Activity Demonstration/Exploration; and “Hike” through the PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide—including access to activity e-book). The online training takes approximately 2.5 hours and can be completed at your own pace. for Part 1 (Webinar).
Please view the training calendar for upcoming Florida PLT Virtual Professional Development Training Experiences.
In addition, National PLT offers several online professional development training courses. Go to shop.plt.org to purchase online training and e-books.
Florida PLT Annual Report
Each year, Florida PLT puts together an annual report highlighting impacts and stories from the year. Click on the bar below to view our current and previous Annual Reports.
Latest Florida PLT News
General Florida PLT News
Project Learning Tree Brings the Forest to the Kids
Florida Forests, Spring/Summer 2019
Florida PLT Professional Development Trainings
Ushering in a new generation of understanding
Suzette Cook, Chiefland Citizen, October 24, 2019
PLT's Leadership In Education Award
PLT’s Leadership in Education Award honors those who make significant contributions to advance PLT programs and initiatives at the state or regional level. Congratulations to Kirsten Brazier, First Grade Teacher at Crawfordville Elementary School, Florida PLT School Coordinator, and Florida PLT Steering Committee member, and recipient of the 2019 Leadership in Education Award.
Click here to read more about Kirsten's Leadership in Education award on the national PLT website.
Click here to read an interview conducted by the USFS National Forests in Florida.
Florida PLT E-newsletter Archive
Click here to view an archive of the Florida PLT e-newlsetter.
News from National PLT
Click here to check out what’s happening with PLT nationally.