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About the Summer Institutes

The ISEEN Summer Teacher Institutes fuses rigorous academic disciplines with deep thinking about the cognitive learning process through the experiential learning cycle. This professional development opportunity is for teachers who want to delve deeper into experiential education (Ex Ed) while immersed in experiential activities in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Whereas the ISEEN Winter Institute is an annual gathering for administrators to stay up to date with current thinking on Ex Ed practices and trends, the Summer Institute brings Ex Ed to the classroom in a practical, curriculum-based and supportive environment led by master teacher facilitators from schools around North America.

Modeling a high-quality experiential education program, the ISEEN Summer Institute is the premier Ex Ed professional development opportunity for teachers that focuses on elements of place, skills and knowledge development, and building community while reflecting and connecting with other attendees. The Institutes are conducted in partnership with Santa Fe Prep and the peaceful and zen-like Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center. It is truly a magical and transformative experience because of these partnerships and through the incredible leadership of our team of facilitators.