To accomplish this goal, participants will:
Engage as learners in deepening understanding of environmental literacy and sustainability frameworks
Identify environmental issues relevant to students and potential connections to classroom curriculum
Connect with local environmental education partners for support of outdoor learning and stewardship action projects
Engage students in taking action on an environmental issue relevant to their classroom community as part of the pilot “Every Classroom a Green Classroom” recognition program
Share their green classroom profile at the final showcase in April
Explore opportunities for student action projects to contribute to green school certification and other existing district greening efforts
DATES AND TIMES:
NOTE: The program includes synchronous virtual sessions, in-person sessions, and independent work.
2 session in-person kick-off: 10/5/24 & 10/19/24 9:00am - 2:00pm (please note weekend dates)
3 Virtual Afterschool Sessions: Tuesdays 10/22/24, 11/12/24, & 12/3/24, 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm (on zoom)
1 collaborative planning session: 1/25/25 9:00am - 12pm (please note weekend date)
March 8 STEAM Expo (optional opportunity to share project progress)
In-person Green Classroom "Share Fair" & Celebration: Saturday 4/26/25 9:00am-2:00pm
Stipend: Classroom teacher participants will receive up to $1,200 for participation based on attendance at in-person and virtual sessions and submission of green classroom profiles and final survey. Stipends will be paid by districts at the end of the 2024-25 school year.