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The Professional Development Unit in the Education Department at WCS offers teacher courses throughout the year online and at all five WCS parks across the city. All courses provide CTLE hours for NYS Teaching Certification, with the option to also take some courses for ASPDP P-Credits from the NYC Department of Education.

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Courses for teachers of grades 3-K-12 help bring a new dimension to your lessons, whether you teach science, math, language arts, or anything in between! Please click here for information about Registration and Payment Policies. 

All courses provide CTLE hours for NYS Teaching Certification, with the option to also take courses for A+ or P-Credits from the NYC Department of Education. If choosing this option, participants must register separately with ASPDP, here.

If you are a WCS MEMBER, you can email teacherinfo@wcs.org with a picture or scan of your membership card with the number and expiration date visible to receive a discount code for 20% OFF your courses!

PD Predators: Conflict and Conservation

Price: $250.00

Predators are often surrounded by misconceptions, and their behaviors frequently misinterpreted. In this hybrid professional development course—featuring in-person sessions at the Bronx Zoo and asynchronous online learning—we’ll explore the truths behind these misunderstood animals. Teachers can earn CTLE hours and P-credits in this engaging science and social studies course, which looks at how history, media, and culture have shaped human perceptions of predators. We’ll examine indigenous perspectives and explore the social and ecological factors that influence our relationships with these essential species. Participants will

also engage in hands-on activities, including the creation and modeling of environmental dramas—interactive tools that inspire students of all ages to better understand, value, and help protect predators in the natural world.

In-person at the Bronx Zoo: 11/4/25, 11/11/25, 12/6/25, 12/13/25

Online: 11/17/25, 11/24/25

Session Fall 2025-Predators: Conflict and Conservation: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 - Sat, Dec 13, 2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM Available

PD One Day Courses

Our one-day courses for teachers of grades 3-K-12 help bring a new dimension to your lessons, whether you teach science, math, language arts, or anything in between! Please click here for information about Registration and Payment Policies. 

If you are you a WCS MEMBER, you can email teacherinfo@wcs.org with a picture or scan of your membership card with the number and expiration date visible to receive a discount code for 20% OFF your courses!

PD Bison Conservation Story-Past, Present & Future

Price: $50.00

At WCS, we have been working to protect bison for more than 100 years and dedicate our efforts to telling conservation stories that are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary. In this one-day workshop, teachers will utilize primary source documents from our archives to learn about the history of bison in the United States, discover how genetic information is used in population management, and hear from experts telling conservation stories. Leave with practical ways to implement activities into your classroom and how to encourage students play a role in the future of these animals.

Tuesday, November 4th 2025
In-person at the Bronx Zoo.

Session The Bison Conservation Story - Past, Present & Fut: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM Available

PD Bats, Beliefs, & Bright Ideas: A Teacher Event

Price: $80.00

Join us for a teacher-exclusive networking event celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Bat Conservation Week, and the reopening of our nocturnal exhibit, World of Darkness! Teachers will enjoy food, beverages, and gain tools and resources for classrooms. Connect through storytelling with peers while discovering the fascinating adaptations of animals that thrive when the sun goes down. We will unpack the value of understanding nocturnal life, seeking out underrepresented perspectives, and celebrate the critical role teachers play in inspiring curiosity about our natural world.

Monday, October 13th 2025
In-person at the Bronx Zoo.

Session Bats, Beliefs, & Bright Ideas: A WOD Teacher Event: Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00PM - 5:00PM Available