Grow your school’s access to
science-rich Institutions
Grow your school’s access to science-rich Institutions
Urban Advantage and the Administrators of NYC
UA provides support for the teaching and learning of science in participating schools. By providing professional development for teachers, parent coordinators, and administrators, UA links school leaders and their science staff more thoroughly, ensuring all participants have the support they need.
Administrators receive access to UA's eight science-rich cultural institutions to recognize the benefit of student access to the curriculam-supporting learning that can happen in these places.
Professional Learning
Administrators play a key role in supporting the participation of teachers and parent coordinators in UA’s immersive professional learning, where science is learned by doing. They also help facilitate field trips to UA partner institutions, where students get hands-on, inquiry-based science experiences. By supporting events like School Community Trips, Family Science Days, and the UA Science Expo, administrators help strengthen students’ connection to science and use the city as an extension of the classroom.
Participating in Research-Based Professional Learning
Administrators attend four UA Administrator Breakfasts throughout the school year to stay up-to-date on the latest program developments. These events provide immersive learning experiences that deepen their understanding of the work with teachers and parent coordinators. This helps administrators return to their schools with fresh tools and strategies to improve family engagement and support teachers in reflecting on their practice.
Forming a UA-supported community
The Administrator events give UA Administrators the chance to network with colleagues citywide, exchange ideas, and learn from shared challenges, helping to build a culture of collaboration and continuous practice improvement.
Visit Institutions
Using your voucher to Visit Institutions
Administrators have planning vouchers. Please explore the Visit Institutions section to see how to book your reservation at each institution before visiting with your voucher.
Using your voucher to Visit Institutions
Upcoming Events
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
New York Aquarium
American Museum of Natural History
Bronx Zoo
New York Botanical Garden
