U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Energy Education

Teacher Training, Workshops, Fellowships, and Internships in Energy

Teachers-here you'll find resources about training, workshops, fellowships, and internships that will give you the tools and skills for educating your students about energy and science.

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

A U.S. Department of Energy fellowship program for elementary and secondary school mathematics and science teachers.

Education Web sites at DOE Labs and Facilities

Links to all the education programs at DOE laboratories and facilities, some of which may offer teacher workshops, training, and fellowship opportunities.

KEEP Professional Development

Professional development opportunities through Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program in energy and environmental education for teachers.

KidWind Project

Offers workshops that help teach students about wind power through hands-on science activities, which are challenging, engaging, and teach basic science principles.

NREL Teacher Programs

Offers teachers research and development opportunities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to enhance their content knowledge, instructional strategies, and leadership abilities.

NSEA Teacher Training on Transportation and the Environment

Describes workshops for middle school and high school teachers offered by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.

Pre-Service Teacher Program

A U.S. Department of Energy program that places students-who have decided on a teaching career in science, math, or technology-in paid internships at DOE laboratories.

Solar Now Teacher Workshops

Offers intensive workshops that expose teachers to extensive curriculum and comprehensive information on renewable energy education.