Online North American Monarch Institute

The North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) is an intensive professional development opportunity for K-12 and preservice teachers and non-formal educators.

The Online North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) for educators is a self-paced but time-bound professional development that takes place February 2 - March 27, 2026. This course includes mostly self-paced learning over 8 weeks, with 4 live Q&A session over Zoom. This course is full of discussion, activities, and monarch learning. You will be expected to watch videos each week with background knowledge on monarchs, complete a weekly learning journal, and complete weekly assignments. There is also a final implementation plan assignment. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students, colleagues, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. Upon completion of course and assignments, participants will receive a certificate for 8 CEUs. Each participant will receive a Monarchs and More curriculum guide for the grade level of their choosing (K-2, 3-5, or 6-8).

30 min Q&A sessions - 6:30-7:00 PM

• Feb 9
• Feb 23
• March 9
• March 23

• Class type: Live, Interactive on Zoom call
• Dates: February 2 - March 27
• Language: English
• Instructors: Katie-Lyn Puffer and Jenna Totz
• Course Fee: $50 ($40 discounted rate if needed)

Note that users will be prompted to create an account in order to register for and access the course.