We acknowledge that we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe,
the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Wendat.
We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis & Inuit peoples. 
June/July Events
Thursday, June 17th at 4:00 PM
E-Celebration for EcoSchools Teachers
Another challenging year for EcoSchools teachers, both online and in classrooms! Join fellow teachers and the TDSB EcoSchools team at this social event as we share stories and celebrate your accomplishments as the year winds down.

Register in advance for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday, June 23rd at 4:00 PM
Growing Natural Curiosity on the Land

This webinar will highlight a growing shift in education towards cultivating a more reciprocal relationship with the natural world, supported by Indigenous perspectives. Doug Anderson, Author of the Indigenous Lens on Natural Curiosity, has spent significant time along Kabechenong (Humber River) revitalizing and reconnecting with the land through Indigenous ways. Haley Higdon, Program Director of Natural Curiosity, will share examples of how educators across Turtle Island are beginning to reframe teaching and learning through reciprocity with the land.

Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Climate Change Education PLC for TDSB Educators
Interested in bringing climate change education to your class, but not sure how to do it?

A new Professional Learning Community (PLC) of TDSB teachers is forming, dedicated to collaboratively learning how to bring climate action into their classrooms. Members of this PLC will support each other in transforming their teaching practices into action for positive social and environmental change, working as part of the international CALE (Critical Action Learning Exchange) network, based at OISE, University of Toronto. The CALE network offers support for PLCs around the world that focus on multi-disciplinary learning and the development of 21st century competencies focused on the most pressing issues of our time. OISE researchers will support this PLC as part of an ongoing study into teacher-directed collaborative inquiry.

Want to learn more?
Join OISE team members Jim Slotta, Renato Carvalho, and Hilary Inwood for a recorded information session to discover more about this PLC to further climate change education in your school.
If you’re ready to join this PLC, sign up here.

Environmental Education AQ Courses


Environmental education is central to teaching and learning in the
21st century; climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation are all pressing 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).



Take your learning of environmental education to the next level with this part 2 course. Collaborate with other elementary and secondary teachers to explore the connections between system-thinking, ecojustice, and eco-identity in relation to environmental education. A combination of lectures, workshops, outdoor and experiential learning, field trips and guest speakers will be utilized to further develop participants' knowledge, skills and expertise in program planning and assessment in relation to environmentally-based teaching and learning. It offers maximum flexibility for participants' learning needs through a blended course format (in-class and on-line hours).

SUBSIDIES of 60% off course fees – are available for TDSB teachers, OTs, ECEs and staff! 
Contact jenn.vetter@tdsb.on.ca to reserve your spot on the subsidy list.  
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