EcoSchools Bulletin June 2019
ECOSCHOOLS NEWS
Environmental Education AQ Course Parts 1 and 2 
EcoSchools Section 5: Questions 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7

Want to expand your knowledge and practice of environmental education? 

The TDSB has partnered with OISE to offer university certification courses in
Environmental Education to Early Childhood Educators, elementary and secondary teachers. These interdisciplinary AQ courses take an inquiry-based, experiential approach to explore what it means to learn about, for, and in the environment using both in-class and on-line learning.

TDSB participants are eligible to receive a subsidy after completion of each course. 

Environmental education is central to teaching and learning in the 21st century; climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation are all pres sing contemporary societal issues that require an educational response. This course provides an engaging introduction to teaching and learning in environmental education for both elementary and secondary teachers through a combination of lectures, workshops, outdoor and experiential learning, field trips and guest speakers. It offers maximum flexibility for participants' learning needs through a blended course format (in-class and on-line hours).

Summer Session: Part's 1 and 2 are being offered at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. Part 1 is taught by Linda Ryan Secondary Teacher PDSB, Part 2 is taught by Sybille Parry and Diana Will-Stork, TDSB teachers.

Delivery: 125 Hours Blended Part 1 and 2: In-Class July 2nd - 12th Monday - Friday,  9:00 am-3:30 pm. Online July 2nd - 19th. 

Register with OISE by June 25th, 2019.

Contact [email protected] to ensure a spot on the TDSB subsidy list.
Apply by June 30th: Free Bike Racks for schools 
EcoSchools Section 6: Questions 6.1, 6.2, and 6.5

Bike Rack Program -- Apply for free bike racks!

Increase sustainable transportation at your school with new bike  racks! All schools are eligible to apply, but will have to demonstrate need and evidence of prior efforts to promote active sustainable transportation.  For more details and to access the application form,   visit the EcoSchools Cycling Supports webpage  .

Deadline to apply for bike racks: June 30th, 2019

Active, Safe, and Sustainable Transportation Initiative Ideas
Get ideas on how to build a program at your school that supports active, safe, and sustainable transportation among students and staff. From targeted communications to bike rodeos, there are many ways in which you can promote sustainable transportation within your school and community.

Questions regarding the Cycling Education Program and Bike Rack Program can be directed to  Serita Lawson or 647-209-8155.
   
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