Trout in the Classroom
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is an environmental education program in which students in grades k-12 . . .
• raise trout from eggs to fry.
• monitor tank water quality.
• engage in stream habitat study.
• learn to appreciate water resources.
• begin to foster a conservation ethic.
• grow to understand ecosystems.
Most programs end the year by releasing their trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed.
During the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curricular needs. Therefore, each program is unique. TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts, and physical education.
In each state, Trout in the Classroom is funded by a number of generous supporters and made more rich through varied partnerships.
For more information:
DEP Trout in the Classroom
Long Island Chapter Schools with TIC
John Fischer - TU Educator
After 28 years on the NYPD advancing to the rank of Lieutenant in command of a Joint FBI/NYPD Task Force, John retired in 1996. He then volunteered to help out with a fledgling program called “Trout in the Classroom”. This led to a position as Executive Director of Take-a-Kid Fishing. The mission of that not for profit morphed into a new environmental education funding organization called The Headwaters Initiative. The goal of that organization was to fund Trout in the Classroom Programs throughout the 5 boros of NYC. In the summer of 2009 the Headwaters Initiative merged with Trout Unlimited national Office to further expand the program nationally. He is now the NY Regional Technical Advisor of Trout in the Classroom based in NYC. He has served as NYS Council of Trout Unlimited Youth Education Chairman and is Currently the Trout in the Classroom Coordinator for Long Island Trout Unlimited.
If you are interested in learning more about TIC, you can contact John at Johnrfischer1@gmail.com.
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