Apply today! Free cycling education programs and bike racks for your school
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EcoSchools Section 6: Questions 6.1, 6.2, and 6.5
All schools are eligible to apply
to have a skills-based cycling education program presented at their school in the spring of 2019, free of charge!
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owever, schools that did not receive a Cycling Education Program during the 2016/17 or 2017/18 school years will be given priority in the selection process.
All other schools will be selected through a lottery.
The following is a list of Cycling Education Programs available to schools this spring:
Elementary and Middle School Programs
a. Bike rodeo
b. Ready to Ride: Fun and Safety Cycling Assembly
c. ABC Bicycle Safety Check Workshop
Secondary School Programs
a. Ready to Ride: Fun and Safe Cycling Workshop
b. Riding skills workshop
c. ABC Bike Safety Check Workshop
Deadline to apply for a Cycling Education Program: March 1st, 2019
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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Environmental Education AQ Course--Part 1
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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 EcoSchools Program has partnered with OISE
to offer university certification courses in Environmental Education to Early Childhood Educators, elementary, and secondary teachers. These interdisciplinary AQ courses will 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).
Part 1 is being offered at the U of T, OISE campus and taught by instructor Ron Ballentine (Thursdays in class from April 4th - June 20th from 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm and 2 Saturdays - May 4th and June 8th from 8:00am - 1:00 pm, Online learning 44 hours April 4th - June 20th).
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March 5th: Connected Educators
Webinar
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How Educators are Addressing Climate Change and Leading Climate Action
Climate change is affecting us all. According to the 2018 report from the International Panel on Climate Change, we have just over a decade to take climate action to greatly reduce the negative impacts of human life on our planet. This requires significant environmental, economic, and cultural shifts towards sustainability in every aspect of our lives. Educators at every level can help these shifts happen quickly, and simultaneously help their students develop Ontario's 21st-century learning competencies.
This webinar will share inspiring practices of educators who are addressing climate change and leading climate action in their K-12 and post-secondary classrooms. By weaving together aspects of the Ontario curriculum, Indigenous Education, and Equity, these educators are helping students develop competencies in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
Date:
March 5th, 2019 
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Presenters: Pam Miller, TDSB and Hilary Inwood, OISE
Cost: $25.00
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Help us serve you better!
At EcoSchools, we are interested in learning more about the needs and expectations for professional development in Environmental Education of TDSB educators, administrators and staff. We invite you to participate in our survey to help us improve the EcoSchools professional learning offerings.
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