Professional Development Opportunities
Teacher Institute at Longwood Gardens
Discover Learning at Longwood Gardens! A variety of professional development opportunities introduce classroom content through a combination of tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. New offerings coming soon!
Finding the Fun in Teaching Science
Come spend an interactive day loose in the lab with
Science Explorers and earn 6 units of your Act 48 credits with us! Open to teachers in grades K-6. Click here to register.
Dates: TBD
Literacy in Bloom
Engage in literacy activities inspired by the natural surroundings, participate in "behind the scenes" tours by Longwood Gardens' professional staff, research a topic of personal interest, and collaborate with other teachers to create nature-inspired learning experiences for your students. In partnership with The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, earn three graduate credits spending five Saturdays at beautiful Longwood Gardens! For more information, click here.
Dates: TBD
Attend Cultural Events and receive Act 48 Credit!
The Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership is offering two ways for K-12 teachers throughout Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties to attend programs at participating performing and visual arts institutions and receive Act 48 credit. And, tickets are tax-deductible! For more information, click here.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Longwood offers hundreds of lectures, courses and workshops each year that allow you to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in our unique garden environment.
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Professional Gardener Training Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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Internships
Students can gain practical experience, learn horticultural skills and study plants in one of the world’s finest gardens through our internship programs.
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