Discover the transformative power of green chemistry with Beyond Benign’s online professional development courses, offered each summer over 3–8 weeks and designed for educators seeking to transform their teaching practices. Equivalent to 48 credit-hours, these courses are expertly led by Beyond Benign’s Certified Lead Teachers—educators with extensive experience in teaching green chemistry and developing innovative curricula.
These courses are designed not only to support professional growth but also to empower educators to drive meaningful change. Participants leave the courses equipped to incorporate green chemistry into their classrooms, update labs to be safer and more sustainable, and inspire students to critically engage with environmental and sustainability challenges. Past participants praised the courses for their well-structured content, actionable resources, and profound impact on their teaching.
Join Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Community this summer and be part of the movement shaping a sustainable future!
Companies too can empower the next generation of sustainable scientists. Offer to sponsor a teacher to take Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry courses today:
online courses
Registration open through June 2, 2026
SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE: CONTEXTUALIZING CHEMISTRY THROUGH SAFER HANDS-ON LABS
TIMING: June 7th, 2027– June 28th, 2027
AUDIENCE:
Middle and High School School Science Teachers
SYNCHRONOUS COURSE DATES: TBD Spring 2027
COST:
$150 to enroll*
16 CTLE credits available for NYS teachers.Additional cost for 1 optional grad level re-licensure credit from Adams State University. Beyond Benign is an approved NYS CTLE sponsor.
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ADVANCED GREEN CHEMISTRY: CONNECTIONS TO OUR WORLD
TIMING: June 7th, 2027 – July 30th, 2027
AUDIENCE:
High School Chemistry Teachers
(Pre-Req: Intro to Green Chemistry)
SYNCHRONOUS COURSE DATES: TBD Spring 2027
COST:
$475 to enroll*
48 CTLE credits available for NYS teachers. Additional cost for 3 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University. Beyond Benign is an approved NYS CTLE sponsor.
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INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CHEMISTRY FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
TIMING: June 7th, 2027 – July 30th, 2027
AUDIENCE:
High School Chemistry Teachers
SYNCHRONOUS CLASS DATES: TBD Spring 2027
COST:
$475 to enroll*
48 CTLE credits available for NYS teachers. Additional costs for 3 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University. Beyond Benign is an approved NYS CTLE sponsor.
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BEYOND BENIGN GREEN CHEMISTRY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
WHEN: September – December, 2027 (following completion of Advanced Green Chemistry)
AUDIENCE: New York State High School Lab-Based Science Teachers (Pre-Req: Advanced Green Chemistry Course)
COST: Free to NYS High School Lab-Based Science Teachers
16 CTLE credits available for NYS teachers. Beyond Benign is an approved NYS CTLE sponsor.
DEADLINE: Apply by August 16th, 2027
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