Teacher Workshops

Workshops can be arranged for your educational needs. From half-day to full-day programs, we have many offerings addressing the major curriculum strands in the Virginia Standards of Learning from kindergarten through Grade 9. A minimum of four weeks notice and 10 participants is required. Prices vary by topic and length of program.

Can't travel to the Science Center?

Most of our workshops can come to your school. (Minimum of 12 participating teachers) Prices vary by topic and length of program. Fees may include facilitator travel and lodging where applicable. Also available at your site or at the Danville Science Center are workshops in Project WET Project WILD Wonders of Wetlands Project Underground WILD School Sites Project Learning Tree . All these environmentally based workshops are SOL-correlated and appropriate for teachers of all grade levels. Fees for materials will vary. To schedule a DSC teacher workshop or to find out more, please call 434-791-5160, Ext. 202.

Professional Development

The Science Center works in cooperation with higher education to offer professional development support to area teachers. Find out more about these courses.

Virginia P. Laubinger Resource Center

Our Resource Center is stocked with educator guides, lithographs, posters, computers and other exciting materials to assist you. Educational materials are available on a variety of topics including earth science, technology and space science. The Resource Center is open during Science Center hours.

Field Trip Guide 2011-12 (PDF 2.5 MB)

Planning a group visit to the center? Here's everything you need to know.