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Explore our resources that support both short and long-term Harbor investigation and student-led research. Participating teachers earn CTLE credit and receive professional development from our teaching and restoration experts on qualifying events.
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Professional Learning

Programs that support long-term Harbor investigation and student-led research. Participating teachers earn CTLE credit and receive professional development from our teaching and restoration experts on qualifying events.
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Introducing Educators to Billion Oyster Project
Sep
17
Introducing Educators to Billion Oyster Project
professional-learning
Virtual
1 Hour
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
41
Available spots
Virtual
Oyster Research Tank (ORT) Refresher
Sep
22
Oyster Research Tank (ORT) Refresher
professional-learning
Virtual
1 hour
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
500
Available spots
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Teaching Outdoors
Sep
24
Teaching Outdoors
professional-learning
Varies
2.5 Hours
10:00 am
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12:30 pm
27
Available spots
Varies
The Harbor Ecosystem Unit Info Session
Sep
29
The Harbor Ecosystem Unit Info Session
professional-learning
Varies
Time varies
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
28
Available spots
Virtual
Oyster Research Station (ORS) Refresher
Sep
30
Oyster Research Station (ORS) Refresher
professional-learning
Virtual
1 hour
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
500
Available spots
Virtual
The History of Oysters in New York Harbor
Oct
01
The History of Oysters in New York Harbor
professional-learning
Virtual
1 hour
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
29
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types of professional learning

Elementary students test tank water with a dropper beside their classroom oyster tank
Oyster Research Refreshers
One-hour virtual refresher sessions for teachers who have already completed a full-day ORT or ORS training.
Educators gather for an outdoor lesson beside the shoreline at sunset
Teaching Outdoors
Teachers practice waterfront learning stations, learn field-teaching best practices, and explore Billion Oyster Project's outdoor lesson plans.
Educators examine oyster shells and classroom materials around a table
Curriculum Workshops
A la carte, in-person or virtual, participatory events for teachers to dive into curricular resources, gain new content, support pedagogical development, and build connections with other Billion Oyster Project teachers.
Students in rain ponchos measure oysters from a wire research station cage on a table on a rainy day.
Oyster Research Station Program
Hands-on program that allows teachers and students to visit the harbor and pull up a small oyster cage for data collection and exploration.
Elementary students test tank water with a dropper beside their classroom oyster tank
Oyster Research Tank Program
Hands-on program that allows teachers and students to care for and monitor live oysters right in their own classroom.
A Billion Oyster Project staffer coaches a teacher completing a data sheet at an educator training
Introducing Educators to Billion Oyster Project
An informative session highlighting a variety of ways for teachers and students to get involved with Billion Oyster Project’s work.

oyster research programs

We provide teachers and students the opportunity to get hands-on with live oysters both in the Harbor and in the classroom all while contributing to our restoration efforts.
Hands open a wire oyster research station cage filled with live oysters at the water's edge

Oyster Research Station Program

An ORS is a small underwater structure installed at permitted sites across New York Harbor. Each station holds oysters and the marine life that naturally settles among them. Students and trained teachers monitor oyster growth, biodiversity, and ecosystem health, contributing data directly to our restoration efforts.
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Elementary students use a dropper during a classroom oyster tank lesson

Oyster Research Tank Program

The ORT program allows teachers and students to set up and monitor a live oyster tank directly in their classroom. Students track water quality indicators such as ammonia and dissolved oxygen, study oyster growth and mortality, and conduct real scientific inquiry.
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annual student symposium

Bring your students to Governors Island to join over 800 students from around the New York City to share their passion, insights and curiosity. We support you with professional development and project ideas and we are here to answer you questions!
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