Educator Support

Many resources exist to help teachers and club leaders learn about GIS and mapping. Depending on student age and ability, many of these resources are appropriate for students as well.

Getting Started

Educators seeking initial guidance and a path forward may start their journey here.
GeoMentors

GeoMentors are volunteers who support educators interested in teaching with GIS.
Mapping Hour

Instructional videos about ArcGIS Online for parents and teachers.
Career and Technical Education

Learn about GIS careers for students and ArcGIS classroom instruction for CTE teachers.
Student Mapping Competition

See what students can do by exploring award-winning submissions from the 2020 ArcGIS Online competition, as well as 2019 and 2018 entries.
U.S. Teacher Video Challenge

Make a one-minute video showing how you teach with ArcGIS Online and be considered for our monthly highlight selection for the 2020-21 school year.
Education Summit @ Esri UC

Join hundreds of educators in San Diego, CA and share best teaching practices with GIS.
Events for Educators

Esri-sponsored community events provide opportunities for educators interested in using and teaching GIS. They are available online and in person.
Esri Training

Learn to use desktop, web, or mobile GIS software and analysis workflows.

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