PORTS: Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Distance Learning Program®, is a FREE distance learning program that uses the power of interactive videoconferencing to assist K-12 educators teach Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in the context of California State Parks. Using platforms like ZOOM, Google Hangouts, and more we are able to connect and provide access to parks better than ever.

The primary focus of PORTS are students who have experienced geographic and social barriers to participate in state park programs. By reaching directly into classrooms, students are able to interact directly with park professionals and access their California State Parks in a way not always possible due to limited funding sources and rising transportation costs.