Begun in 1995, the Virginia Museum of Natural History coordinates the annual Virginia Science Standards Institute in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Education, the Science Museum of Virginia, and six other state agencies. This week-long summer learning experience is for fourth and fifth grade teachers and is designed to closely support the Science SOL and provide detailed training, print, and hands-on resources on the SOL content and skills. Professional development points toward recertification are available. The institute is often underwritten by the Virginia Department of Education.

Please contact the Director of Education and Public Programs at denny.casey@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4184 for additional information.

Previous Years

• 2007
• 2006
• 2005