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California Regional Environmental
Education Community
California Department of Education,
STEM Office
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Region 11 Newsletter
July 2015
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Across the state, California teachers are driving innovation in the classroom and shaping our students' futures. To support their critical work, a coalition of California colleges and universities is inviting teachers to come together on July 31 to build powerful networks, share successful classroom practices and access effective resources to implement the California Standards. Includes nationally renowned keynote speakers, workshops on practical and cutting-edge strategies working all across the state, and opportunities to collaborate and connect with fellow teachers. The event will be held on Friday, July 31, from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Register today and come, free of charge. Continuing Education Credit available at a minimum cost. |
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Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a screening of "Chasing Ice."
Environmental photographer James Balog deploys time-lapse cameras to capture the world's changing glaciers. . .
Read more about Beauty of Nature Film Series (opens in new window)
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Ahoy Youth Adventurers! Join the Los Angeles Maritime institute for a 5-day summer Voyage of Discovery to Catalina Island. Climb aboard the decks of the Tall Ships Los Angeles, Irving, and Exy Johnson, and become part of the crew. . .
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Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for an informational workshop and native plant sale. California Native Plant Society Horticulture Co-Chair Tony Baker will be leading a discussion on tips and tricks for your native garden during Summer months. . .
Read more about the PVPLC events (opens in new window)
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Looking for fun summer plans? What about a romantic summer evening in the woods and under the stars? Pack a picnic dinner and join us for the highly anticipated return of the summer entertainment series, "Once Upon a Canyon Night," a Presentation of TreePeople and Actors Conservatory Ensemble!
This series showcases an eclectic mix of concerts, comedy acts, uniquely staged readings, poetry and more in TreePeople's intimate S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre, described by past patrons as a "stunning setting...a great venue in the Santa Monicas among the trees."
This year's lineup features comic Maz Jobrani, a regular guest on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Storytelling World Award winner Bil Lepp, an unprecedented 9th presentation of "Airplane! The Reading!!," returning vocalist Billy Valentine and other special guests.
Educators receive a discount for their first show. Contact crussell@treepeople.org for more information.
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Disclaimer: These professional learning opportunities and resources are intended merely to provide access to information. The California Department of Education (CDE) has not reviewed these opportunities or resources for effectiveness or alignment with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). CDE does not warrant or guarantee the effectiveness or results of any opportunity or resource that may be made available through this communication network. The inclusion of an opportunity or resource is neither an endorsement nor recommendation by CDE. Please excuse formatting errors that may result from the software application used to distribute this newsletter.
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The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project supported by the California Department of Education in collaboration with state, regional and local partners. Its expansive communication network provides educators with access to high-quality educational resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.
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