240 - Teaching Together: Reading Standards and Inspecting with Maricopa County Air Quality, Stormwater, and Vector Control.

Abstract: Inspecting with Maricopa County is a collaborative educational program developed by Maricopa County’s Air Quality outreach, Environmental Services Stormwater outreach, and Environmental Services Vector Control outreach programs. It was created with the shared goal of reaching out to more classrooms and empowering students to make positive changes in their communities. By working together, not only do students gain a broader view of what the county does, but the outreach programs also benefit from networking with teachers. The program incorporates various educational standards, integrating subjects like reading with science, which makes it easier for teachers to include them in their lesson plans. This partnership not only strengthens school connections but also expands outreach by introducing educators to departments they may not have been aware of. Working together has benefited all the outreach programs, ensuring a broader impact and helping us reach more students with our messaging.