Educators
Professional Development
Fairchild’s professional development courses are uniquely designed for K-12 educators to increase their knowledge and understanding of the importance of plants, plant uses, and conservation efforts for the future.
All Teacher Workshops are offered for Master Plan Point through MDCPS Frontline PD portal. If you are NOT an MDCPS teacher, please reach out to Fairchild Education directly to register at education@fairchildgarden.org
RESEARCH IN THE CLASSROOM
for 3rd through 12th Grade Educators
October 18, 2025
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Transform your classroom into a dynamic hub of discovery with Research in the Classroom Teacher Professional Development, where you’ll learn to guide your students through authentic scientific inquiry that mirrors real-world research practices. This engaging workshop will empower you to seamlessly integrate rigorous research methodologies into your curriculum and take your students from initial curiosity to presentation-ready projects. You’ll master practical skills, including effective literature searching, sound experimental design, and creating pathways for your students to share their findings. Join us to unlock your students’ potential as genuine researchers and give them the tools to investigate questions that matter to them and their communities.
To register:
MDCPS Teachers – CLICK HERE to register through Frontline
All others, please email us at education@fairchildgarden.org
Educator workshops made possible with the support of Latin American and Carribean Center ACC's US Department of Education Title VI Grant.
