After Marine CSI created a curriculum for environmental and marine science education, based off of our big books of lessons, we wanted to take things even further by providing a program that assists YOU with implementation! Our Coastal Curriculum can be incorporated into your science classes weekly or as a special at your school. As an informal educator, you can create brand new programs while incorporating all our resources, including our big books of lessons.​

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NEW FOR 2024! Our Ambassador program has begun thanks in part to our partnership with NC Sea Grant. Available right now to formal classroom educators to learn how to implement our Coastal Curriculum in brand new ways. You will have the opportunity to receive a Marine CSI Ambassador certificate by completing this program in its entirety.

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Here's how our program works: (1) Start with our virtual Coastal Curriculum Accelerator and in-person workshops, (2) Complete tasks to implement our Coastal Curriculum into your classroom/school, and (3) Participate in our extension courses to facilitate marine and environmental science education on your own!

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When you apply for our Coastal Curriculum Accelerator, you will receive a course packet. This will include:

• Three-part webinar PowerPoint presentations

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• ​ Access to our Google Classroom to complete questions and submit work

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• An exclusive invitation to join our community Facebook group (Marine CSI Ambassadors) to share in your progress

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• Our Coastal Curriculum and accompanying Explore Your Watershed Adventure Guide and Nature Journal mailed directly to you

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• Exclusive and discounted access to one of our future on-site, in-person workshops

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Don't hesitate to join us as a future Marine CSI Ambassador!

Cost of the Coastal Curriculum Accelerator is $150, payable through our secure registration form using THIS LINK.

 

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Coming Soon in 2025! We've got two sets of courses in the works, one specifically for formal school-based educators, and one specially designed for informal environmental educators. After completion of these courses, you will receive your Marine CSI Ambassadors certificate. These courses have been correlated to NAAEE Guidelines of Excellence and have been approved for NCEE Criteria I credit.

 

Courses for Formal Educators:

• Coastal Curriculum Facilitator Training Course

• Creating an Afterschool Club

*These Courses must be completed to receive a Marine CSI Ambassador certificate.*

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Courses for Informal Educators​:

• Program Development 101

• Target Marketing 101

• Evaluating and Developing Using EE Guidelines for Excellence

• Program Develoment Facilitator

*These Courses must be completed to receive a Marine CSI Ambassador certificate.*

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As a Marine CSI Ambassador, you are helping us spread the love of our coastal ecosystems!