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Winter 2015 - Region 9b - Orange County
 
 

Welcome to New CREEC Statewide Director: Shannon Gordon

Shannon Gordon began working for the California Department of Education in October 2013. Since that time she has been highly instrumental in the development, adoption, and rollout of the California Next Generation Science Standards. Her passion for, and background in, Environmental Education prompted her to apply for CDE’s Program Consultant position for Environmental Education. She has worked as an educator and program coordinator for a variety of Environmental Education Centers as well as taught three years of formal middle school science. Shannon received her Master of Arts studying environmental education organizations and their relationship with the formal education system. Her expertise will surely benefit the CREEC Network and EE throughout California. Welcome Shannon!

Helen de la Maza
Region 9b CREEC Coordinator
 
 

What’s New in Region 9b

STEM Learning Ecosystem: Leadership for Articulated STEM Programs Institute

STEM Learning Ecosystem: Leadership for Articulated STEM Programs Institute (Institute) is a professional learning institute to strengthen Orange County school district leadership through the development of STEM Learning Ecosystems and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education programs over an intensive 18-month time period beginning in spring 2015. The deadline to apply is January 23, 2015. This application is open to all Orange County public school districts . . .

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The Environmental Nature Center's Excellent Educator Series

This series of professional development and training brings educators together for fun afternoons of learning exciting, hands-on ways to teach about science and nature for only $5 per session . . .

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Winter News from Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association's President, Ed Neely

There's so much to do and see at Doheny State Beach during the Winter months. Right now you can see gray whales migrating south to the bahias of Mexico. Many can be easily seen as they come to the surface following a dive, exhale a spout of air and water vapor, then sink back into the sea . . .

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Local Events

01/31

Tidepool Walk at Crystal Cove State Park

02/13

Nature Journaling with John "Jack" Muir Laws. Sponsored by OC Wild

03/01

Wildflower Walk at The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo
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Coming Soon . . .

Discovery Cube (formerly Discovery Science Center) is Expanding!

As a national leader in science education, Discovery Cube is at an exciting juncture to meet the growing needs of the Southern California community. As you drive by the Cube on the 5 fwy. in Santa Ana, you'll be able to see the new construction that will contain, among others, an education wing, ABC Early Learning Zone, Healthy Kitchen, and California Natural Resources Pavilion. This Pavilion will include an Air Quality Lab, Aquavator, and Helicopter Tour. Go to the Discovery Cube website to learn more about the new exhibits that will be included in the expansion!

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Region 9b Coordinator

Helen de la Maza hdelamaza@ocde.us (714) 838-8990

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STEM Office, California Dept. of Education, 1430 N Street, Suite 4309, Sacramento, CA 95814