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June 2015                                                              News for Teachers


ConocoPhillips Wins Emerald Award for EE and Outreach

    

Congratulations to Barb Simic and Cleo Mahrey Howe of ConocoPhillips Canada for their MOST-deserved Emerald Award! Barb, Cleo, and CP have a longstanding passion for environmental education: ACEE and countless other agencies, schools, and most importantly students have benefited over the years from ConocoPhillips' generosity.

 
 

Apply for the 2015 Leadership Clinic by July 17th!

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Even though the school year is wrapping up, you still have time to submit your application for the 2015 Leadership Clinic (November 16 to 19). We've received a few applications and it is exciting to see the goals and aspirations that we help make a reality. If your school has a goal around energy or environmental education and you need some dedicated planning time that includes professional learning, then submit your application by July 17th. All you need for your application is a team of 3 to 4 teachers/administrators and a goal that you want to achieve - it could be a new high school course on sustainability, energy or environment; delivering on the cross-curricular competencies using energy or environmental education; or a community action project. Your time at the Leadership Clinic will help you create a plan to deliver on your goal!  

  

For details on how to apply for the leadership clinic, visit :  

http://abcee.org/applying-leadership-clinic/


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Calling All Environmental Educators!

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We know there are many teachers offering great environmental education in their classrooms. Don't keep this a secret - share what you've done, how you've done it and the impact it has had on your students with other teachers through ATA professional learning opportunities or offer a workshop through your Alberta Regional Consortia. The more workshops that are offered increases students opportunities to engage in environmental stewardship. ACEE has compiled a list of all of the ATA Conventions and  Specialist Council dates, deadlines and links to web sites to submit your proposal.


 

Earth Matters: Check Out Our Great Workshops

     

Teachers, if you are looking for a great PD opportunity, why not attend the 2015 Earth Matters Conference in beautiful Canmore this October!


We have over 70 sessions to choose from! There is something for everyone.

  • Interested in what is going on in classrooms? Hear about projects and practices from classroom teachers.
  • Interested in community engagement and outreach? Learn techniques and hear about programs from across the country.
  • Want to get outside and enjoy fall in the rockies? Join the outdoor sessions and learn by doing.
  • Need to push your learning and challenge your practice? We have that as well!

Come and connect with other educators for an amazing two days of learning.

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To discover more about the Earth Matters conference or to register, click here. 
 

Upcoming Workshops- Calgary and Sherwood Park

Social Media Workshop 2010      
Maximizing the impact of your programs in current and new curriculum

ACEE is hosting two sessions in July to gain insights on what we can do as a community to move energy and environmental education from the margins to the mainstream. Let's imagine the possibilities and take steps to Get'er Done! Did you know Albertans are recognized as the Get'Er done type? This will make all of our work that much easier! You will also be able to share and build connections to help you with your work. Anyone involved in environmental, energy or wellness education is welcome.
   

 

Be Ready For Next Year: Student Learning Assessments

     

SLAs will enter year 2 of a pilot for grade 3 students across the province in September 2015. Following the assessment, teachers will receive group and individual reports designed to assist with planning for future learning. The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium is offering a workshop on SLA's this fall.


Date: September 9, 2015

Time: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm

Cost: $75.00 (includes lunch)


 

In this session, the following topics will be presented:
  • SLA Overview
  • Building an Understanding of Performance Assessment
  • Processing - Strategies for Successful Implementation, e.g. team marking
  • Next steps - developing a school or jurisdiction plan

 

 

Forest School Educator Workshop Series

     

Come learn about the Forest School ethos and view documentation and project based work of children aged 3-6 years focusing 

on their connections and ongoing investigations in a nature space. 


 

Workshops will also include focus on an aspect of the Forest School ethos, hands-on natural materials and art exploration for participants, and a seasonal cookout. This is a 3-part educator workshop series, taking place across two Common Digs Forest School sites in both an urban and rural setting.
 

More Information

 
 

Book Your Fall CPAWS Education Program 


CPAWS Southern Alberta has a solid reputation for outstanding,curriculum-linked, environmental education programs that engage students and teachers in relevant experiential learning. Through unique multi-visit classroom programs, guided hikes, field studies and adult education workshops, CPAWS seeks to create a community of knowledgeable and empowered citizens who engage in stewardship and positive action to conserve our natural areas and wildlife.


 CPAWS is celebrating a huge milestone this year: since 1997, they have reached over 100,000 students and teachers in Calgary and the surrounding area with their award winning programs. Help CPAWS celebrate and engage even more students by booking your programs for next year. For more information and to book contact education@cpaws.org.


 

 

Climate Change Education Project

     

Climate change is becoming an increasingly important topic in the classroom and our friends at Inside Education are here to support you in bringing climate change education to the forefront of your lessons.


 Inside Education will be introducing several new programs and initiatives - including the E3 youth education summit, professional development opportunities, learning materials and student programming - in the coming school year that will explore this diverse yet important issue.


Learn more

 

 

Congratulations to all the Emerald Award Recipients!

    

The Emerald Awards recognize and reward outstanding environmental initiatives undertaken by individuals, not-for-profit associations, large and small corporations, community groups and governments from across Alberta.


 A huge congratulations to all of this year's Emerald Award recipients! The work that you do to contribute to increasing environmental awareness and education in Alberta is so important. Thank you!


 View the finalists' videos

 
Quick Links

Looking for tools and strategies for effective assessment in project-based learning? EduTopia has assembled a guide of helpful resources.

Schools With Green Spaces Are Good For Kids' Brains
In the first study of its kind, a team of researchers find myriad additional benefits for schoolchildren who go to schools that feature lots of green spaces and natural scenery.
For more information visit:  
www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact rosemarie@abcee.org.