MPA Cruise 2023-2024 Teacher Learning Community Application
Thank you for your interest in Crystal Cove Conservancy and Newport Landing's Marine Protected Area Science Cruise!

This form is to help us keep track of the schools that would like to participate in the Marine Protected Area Exploration field trips for the 2023-2024 school year. You do not need to complete this form if you are only planning to run the curriculum in your classroom without a field trip.

At Crystal Cove Conservancy, we recognize that field trip costs can be a barrier to access for many students. As a result, we offer financial support to junior high and high schools who seek to participate in the MPA Cruise program.  

Teacher Learning Community Scholarships
All teachers, regardless of their school’s financial status, are eligible to apply to join Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Teacher Learning Community, a professional community of teachers willing to share tested lesson plans, fundraising ideas, and other resources with each other.  Spaces in the Teacher Learning Community are limited and members must meet commitments in order to be re-admitted the following year.

By becoming a member, you commit to:
- Attending a virtual or in-person professional development workshop before your program;
- Facilitating pre- and post-trip student assessments in the classroom;
- Sending Thank You notes to funders after your program;
- Submitting final invoices within 60 days of your program or by June 10, 2024 (whichever occurs first)

Each school only needs to complete this form once. If more than one teacher from your school will be delivering the MPA Cruise curriculum in the classroom and attending the professional development session, please include the names and emails of the other teachers below.

If you have any questions about field trip logistics funding please contact Alyssa Aldaz, Crystal Cove Conservancy Education Manager, via email at alyssa@crystalcove.org.      

Boat booking questions can be directed to Jessica Roame, Newport Whales Education Programs Manager, via email at jessica@newportwhales.com.
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Teacher & School Information
Your Name *
Your Email Address *
Your Phone Number *
School Name *
School Mailing Address *
Names and emails of other teachers from your school who will be participating in the Marine Protected Area Cruise (if applicable)
Office Administrator Name
Office Administrator's Email
Class Title *
Grade Level *
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Field Trip Information
The Marine Protected Area Exploration involves a field trip to collect data at Crystal Cove State Park during Session 6 out of 10. Field trip dates can be booked by contacting jessica@newportwhales.com.  .

Please note that the maximum group size for one field trip is limited to 40 students.  If you have more than 40 students participating in the program, you will need to divide your group into two or more visits.
Total number of classes participating in the Marine Protected Area Cruises *
Total number of students participating in the Marine Protected Area Cruises *
Have you been a member of Crystal Cove Conservancy's Teacher Learning Community (TLC) in the past? *
If yes, what school year did you participate?  (Please check all that apply.)
If you have been a member before, did you complete all of the requirements for the TLC?
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Do you intend to complete all of the Teacher Learning Community requirements, including attending a pre-program workshop, and taking a leadership role during the field trip? You can sign up for a workshop here: https://crystalcove.org/education/school-programs/teacher-learning-community/  *
Does your school have Title 1 status?
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Total number of MPA Cruise programs 
Total cost of programs ($950 x number of programs)
Estimated bus cost for all programs
Total field trip cost
Total amount of assistance requested
Please explain why you are requesting assistance. Please include evidence of financial need (e.g., Title I school or school qualifies for other assistance programs).
Please explain how this program supports your classroom's curriculum.
Final Agreement (All Applicants)
I understand that if I am accepted to the 2023-2024 Teacher Learning Community and/or approved for additional assistance, I will be required to be an active member of the Teacher Learning Community by participating in at least one pre-program training, taking a leadership role during all of my classes’ programs, and meeting other stated requirements.  

If my classes are granted additional scholarship funding beyond the Teacher Learning Community scholarship, I commit to bringing at least 20 students on board each funded cruise. I also understand I am responsible for booking my own buses and submitting final invoices to Crystal Cove Conservancy within 60 days after my trip or by June 10, 2024 (whichever occurs first).
Do you agree to the above requirements? *
Any last questions, comments, or concerns?
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