Community Science Teacher Training

About our programs

Populations of invasive Aedes mosquitoes were detected in the San Gabriel Valley in 2011. These mosquitoes are capable of transmitting dengue, yellow fever, Zika and other dangerous pathogens. Our community science programs mobilize students to get mosquitoes off the grid since 2012. Participants will use an industry-standard surveillance tools (water sample collection cup and an oviposition lure) to determine the presence or absence of mosquitoes on their property. Students submit the results to our public health agency.

• Elementary School: Vector Inspector Program

• Middle School: Operation Mosquito G.R.I.D.

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* Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not available for these professional development courses. Districts can opt to provide teachers with district credits, if available. Check with your district administrator for more information.

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Sign Up and Logistics

1. School administrators or teachers sign up for a professional development via the interest survey or email

2. Date, time, and location are decided

3. SGVMVCD education specialist conducts the professional development

4. Interested teachers sign up for the respective fall community science program

5. Students participate in community science project (August - November)

6. SGVMVCD staff shares photos and video of student results on Padlet

7. Students receive participation awards