The Endeavour Academy is a unique teacher professional development organization that offers diverse, hands-on, content-based programs designed and delivered by experts in the subject areas being taught.  The courses, which conform to Sunshine State Standards, utilize the resources of the space program, high-tech industry, research institutions, universities, museums, zoos, and other businesses. 

Our mission is to deliver unique, hands-on training, using resources from the space program, high tech industry, and research institutions to help school districts improve recruitment, preparation, retention, and professional growth of math and science teachers.

The Endeavour Academy brings together the finest math, science and technology courses available into a concise catalog accessible in print and online.  Teachers seeking professional development options can peruse the catalog, select courses and sessions, and register online through the Academy Web site at www.TheEndeavourAcademy.com.  Phone and mail registration methods are also available. 

A review panel comprised of educators, professional development representatives and content experts determine whether courses will be included as part of the Academy curriculum.  A call for participation to interested potential vendors is distributed and advertised continuously throughout the year.  The Academy catalog is periodically updated to reflect new offerings and sessions based on selected courses.  Only those course offerings receiving positive assessment results will be renewed as academy courses.

The Academy workshops are divided into subject tracks and grade ranges.  Mathematics, science, and technology disciplines are segmented by subject and content.  Grade ranges include K-2, 3-6, 7-9, and 10-12.  Tracks for special locations or offerings are also cross-referenced by vendor and site, as appropriate.

As part of the Technological Research & Development Authority, The Endeavour Academy provides assistance to schools and teachers wishing to participate in courses to ensure that teachers have access to the Academy's high quality programs.  Depending on the course costs, materials requirements and other incidental costs, assistance may include reduced course rates, stipends, and equipment.

The programs are available at various locations across the state, including sites on and around NASA-Kennedy Space Center, laboratories and industry facilities, on-site at schools/districts, sites specific to field needs or through distance learning options.