Professional
Development
EPI offers a range of field-based professional development programs for educators: trainings in the NGSS, Teacher Workshops, and its flagship program, the EPI Teacher Fellowship. Participants can earn credit from the University of Hamline or the University of Montana. A small pool of scholarship funds are available for financial aid. Learn more and apply here.
Trainings aligned with the NGSS
Costa Rica
Tuition
$2,095
Dates
Multiple Dates
Duration
7 Days
PD Hours
40 Hours
Costa Rica Educator Course
Join us at the program site that started it all! Embark on an unforgettable journey to EPI's Pacuare Reserve field station, located along Costa Rica's lush and biodiverse Caribbean coast. Immerse yourself in tropical ecology, champion sea turtle conservation, and hone your pedagogical prowess with cutting-edge teaching methods.
Yellowstone
Tuition
$2,245
Dates
July 26-Aug 2, 2025
Duration
8 Days
PD Hours
40 Hours
Yellowstone Educator Course
With rugged mountain vistas, steaming thermal features, and iconic species like bison and wolves, Yellowstone National Park is truly an ecological wonder. Collect data alongside park researchers and discover how to construct curriculum anchored in natural phenomena and compelling storylines.
Belize
Tuition
$3,195
Dates
2026 Dates Coming Aug
Duration
8 Days
PD Hours
40 Hours
Belize Educator Course
Belize presents an incredible opportunity to study fragile ecosystems and astonishing phenomena in a country at the crossroads of environmental change and preservation. Conduct research in the Maya Mountains and explore the phenomena of the Belize Barrier Reef as you create new, original lessons focused on student inquiry.
Galapagos Islands
Tuition
$4,295
Dates
2025 Course Full
Duration
10 Days
PD Hours
48 Hours
Galapagos Educator Course
Home to an abundance of uniquely adapted species, The Galapagos Islands are an ideal natural laboratory to inspire new teaching methods. With our exclusive partnership with the Ecuadorian nonprofit ECOS, you'll work with some of the world's most incredible wildlife, including the Galapagos giant tortoise.
EPI Teacher Fellowships
Teacher Workshops
EPI Teacher Fellowships
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EPI Teacher Fellowships
Learn Outside the Classroom
The Teacher Fellowship is EPI's flagship professional development program. Offered at multiple field sites during the spring and summer, the program provides training in progressive field-based science education, grants unique opportunities to work with wildlife, and connects participants to a growing network of educators. The application period opens July 1st and closes September 1st, annually.
Teacher Workshops
EPI Teacher Fellowships
NEW! Fellowship Reunion
Reconnect, Explore, and Celebrate 25 Years of EPI!
Are you a past EPI Teacher Fellow? Join us for our first-ever EPI Fellowship Reunion in Yellowstone! Reconnect with other Fellows, contribute to wildlife research, and experience the magic of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Highlights include a hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and a rafting trip down the infamous Yellowstone River. Don’t miss this chance to be part of EPI’s milestone year!
Seeking
Phenomena
If you're looking for phenomena to help spark student interest in science - the Galapagos Islands are full of examples.
From the obvious characters like tortoises and finches to the minute players like seeds and microplastics- let Ecology Project International help you and your students develop the skills and vocabulary needed to reach an understanding of some of the world's biggest questions.
