California Regional Environment
Education Community

California Department of Education, STEM Office

Spring 2014 - Region 5 - South Bay

A Message From Our Statewide Coordinator

Teachers dedicate the school year to their students, but they also need to feed their own love of learning. If you are a teacher, now is the time to start thinking about professional development opportunities that will recharge your batteries and get you outside this summer! Take advantage of statewide opportunities such as the Forestry Institute for Teachers (Project FIT) at four different locations, the Floodplains Ecology Institutes, or the Cal Alive! Programs offered by the California Institute for Biodiversity, just to name a few. Find registration information and much more at www.creec.org. Keep reading to learn about many more regional opportunities follow in this newsletter!

Anne Stephens
Statewide CREEC Coordinator

astephens@cde.ca.gov

Environmental Education In Action

Partnerships Among Schools & Environmental Organizations Set Students on Green Career Path

The Green Careers field is a growing industry with many diverse applications in science, math, communications, construction, agriculture, and technology. Run in partnership by the Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Watsonville Wetlands Watch, and Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the ROP Green Careers class at Pajaro Valley High shows the power of partnerships in offering students a hands-on exploration of green careers. Course. . .

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Region 5 Coordinator

Amity Sandage amity@creec.org (831) 466-5711

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Anne Stevens, Statewide CREEC Coordinator, astephens@cde.ca.gov
STEM Office, California Dept. of Education, 1430 N Street, Suite 4309, Sacramento, CA 95814