Invite a DCA Educator

Is your class studying New Mexico history?  Do your students geek out on science?  Are you an art or music teacher and want to explore cultures of New Mexico and the world?  Educators and experts at New Mexico museums, cultural institutions, and historic sites  are ready to work with you and your learners of all ages!

What is Invite a DCA Educator?

Invite a DCA Educator is an opportunity for schools, as well as homeschool and out of school groups, to enhance learning in the classroom and beyond. Students get the opportunity to interact with educators and other professionals in a wide field of studies, learn about content that fits with your curriculum and group’s interests, and participate in engaging activities. Programs are available for all ages and grade levels, pre-K to adult. Most programs have in-person and virtual options. You can filter your search by topic, grade level/age, location, and Presenter- the museum/historic site providing the program.

How to Request a Program

  1. Explore the variety of programs offered below. Click on a program to read more about it.
  2. Filter programs by “Presenter”, “Age Group”, “Topic”, and “Location” by choosing your selection(s) on the right side panel. Click on the category title to select/deselect filters. You may select as many filter options as you’d like. Results will show for the selections currently selected. Reload this page to remove all filters quickly.
  3. Once you have decided on a program you want to request, click on “Request this Program” beneath it.  You can then checkout by filling out a form and submitting your request, or you can keep browsing other programs, and your selection(s) will be saved in the Shopping Cart at the top right corner.
  4. Checkout and fill out the entire request form. Due to limited resources, please limit program selections to no more than five at a time.
  5. Watch your email inbox. The educator contact with the Presenter(s) you requested programs from will be in touch to schedule your program with you.
  6. Custom Requests and Questions: If you would like to request a customized program or have any questions before submitting a particular program request, click the “Contact Us” tab above, under the “Learn More” drop-down, to email the Presenter you’re interested in. If you haven’t heard back about your request or have any other questions, please reach out to Fiana Shapiro, Instructional Coordinator for the NM Museum of Natural History & Science, at fiana.shapiro@dca.nm.gov .