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​IMPORTANT UPDATE: With increased uncertainties around the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has taken several precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of those precautions is canceling all university sponsored travel for students, faculty, and staff. Due to this, all in-person workshops scheduled between March 15, 2020-June 30, 2021 have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check out our online learning opportunities!

The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education is here to work with you to integrate environmental education into your curriculum and increase the sustainability of your school community. Some of the professional development opportunities listed below fulfill the DPI Environmental Education Stipulation. Look below for (EE Stipulation) in the description to identify the approved opportunities.
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For information on workshops specific to energy education or forestry education visit The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program's (KEEP) or LEAF-Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education Program's professional development pages. 

Also listed here are Additional Online Educator Offerings and Online Student Offerings that can be used in class or remotely.


ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS

We are happy to personalize an online training for your organization. Contact wcee@uwsp.edu for more information.

Summer 2020

Asynchronous Workshops

 Energy Education: Concepts & Practices Module - ONLINE

This self-paced online module addresses energy concepts relating to energy definitions, natural laws of energy, energy flows in living and non-living systems, and their relationships to understanding and evaluating environmental issues. Module activities include exploration of energy readings and pertinent websites, home activities such as reading utility bills, home energy audits, and calculating the wattages of various home appliances. Participants have 30 days from registration to complete the module, which should take approximately 7 hours and satisfies the environmental education stipulation through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The cost is $25 and can be completed within 30 days of enrollment date (between 1/18-8/31). (EE Stipulation)

Register Here anytime between January 18-June 30, 2021

 Project Learning Tree: Early Childhood Training - ONLINE
​Training in PLT's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood that can be completed whenever and wherever is convenient to you.

 Project Learning Tree: K-8 Training - ONLINE
​Training in PLTs Environmental Education Activity Guide that can be completed on your own time, at your convenience.

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 Step Outside and into Health and Wellness Engagement: Outdoor Classroom Leadership - ONLINE
This self-paced online module will help you harness the benefits of the most interactive instruction possible: learning on school grounds, outside the four walls of the classroom. Conducting class outside offers many academic, physical, social and emotional benefits for students. Studies link outdoor learning to improvement in attitudes toward school, increased student achievement, higher attendance, increased social development, and physical health benefits. Learning outdoors is even linked to a reduction of ADHD and ADD symptoms among some students. This module is designed for K-8 teachers who are new to conducting class outside and are looking to boost their skills with beginning level resources. Participants learn how to conduct class outside on any type of school grounds (from urban concrete to rural forests) in order to engage and inspire students in learning. Guidelines, rules, safety considerations, resources and handouts will be provided so teachers have everything they need to lead confidently. The module also includes training in Project Learning Tree’s K-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide, and you will receive an e-book version of the PLT guide. You'll also receive a Step Outside kit in the mail for hard copies of resources and supplies for conducting a project-based environmental education product. Classroom management practices that are specific to the outdoors will be discussed. The module includes time for integrating stepping outside into your classroom setting, and provides a variety of ready-to-use activities so teachers can implement outdoor learning right away. Participants have 30 days from registration to complete the module, which should take approximately 8 hours and satisfies the environmental education stipulation through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The cost is $50 and can be completed within 30 days of enrollment date (between 1/18-8/31). (EE stipulation)

Register Here anytime between January 18-June 30, 2021

 Using the WI Community Tree Map as an Educational Tool: Tree Inventories and School Site Assessment - ONLINE

This self-paced online module teaches you how to use the Wisconsin Community Tree Map, a compilation of city and township tree inventories from around the state, with your students! With the pursuit of a tree inventory, students can learn more about the trees and forest ecosystems around them, becoming more intimately familiar with the places and spaces in which they live. Students work in groups to access the tree map via a smart phone or other device and collect data related to the species, size, condition and location of the trees. Students learn technical skills using equipment and observation, real-world critical literacy, outside field collection, data analysis and interpretation, systems thinking processes, and civic science practices. Participants will receive access to a growing library of resources which include curriculum connections, data collection and analysis documents, and a collection of articles and resources on urban tree benefits. Upon successful completion of the module, participants will receive a certificate of completion and an organizational login and password for using the WI Community Tree Map as an inventory, research, and citizen science tool with students. This module will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The cost is $25 and can be completed within 30 days of enrollment date (between 1/18-8/31). (EE stipulation)

Register Here anytime between January 18-June 30, 2021

​Climate Solutions Workshops

​An interactive climate solutions online workshop. Explore the En-ROADS simulation with us as you network with other teachers and imagine how this resource fits into your curriculum. For Wisconsin educators of Grades 6-12.

​Virtual Conference Workshops

​ADDITIONAL ONLINE EDUCATOR OFFERINGS


​Hear from the Experts - WDNR Forestry Lecture Series sponsored by LEAF

​Join LEAF staff and DNR experts over your lunch-hour as we explore different topics in the world of forestry. Each online session will provide background content about the day’s scheduled forestry topic, mention career pathways for students, and allow question and answer time for participants to interact with the presenter.

Energy and Climate Resource Expo

Still searching for digital supplements to your energy or climate unit? Join us virtually in December to preview one or all four of these free online learning resources. We’ll start with a brief tutorial of each platform and its benefits, then allow you time to explore, ask questions, and even register your classroom. 

KEEP and its partners bring you resources ideal for inquiry-based, real-world, data-driven explorations for authentic and purposeful learning. 

Free to Wisconsin schools, with support from KEEP and its partners. Accessible to students learning digitally in the classroom or at-home. Perfect for project-based, STEM, social studies, and/or science classrooms or green clubs.

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ONLINE STUDENT OFFERINGS

​October is Energy Action Month

Energy Awareness Month is a national campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of energy in all parts of society – homes, schools, healthcare, food, transportation and even in the unbuilt environment of natural habitats. Join us to take action and commit to participating in energy awareness observations this autumn.

 Play the Cool Choices Game!

​Engage your staff and/or students in an electronic game. Cool Choices, is a fun, easy, and social way to engage the school community in sustainability efforts. The game enables teams at your school(s) to document sustainable actions for points! For Wisconsin schools and students (Grades 4-12)

Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin Virtual Classroom Learning Series (grades 6-12):

​Energy Focused Presentations

Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin Virtual Classroom Learning Series (grades 6-12):

Forestry Focused Presentations

Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin Virtual Classroom Learning Series (grades 6-12):

Other Sustainability Focused Presentations
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Online Professional Development

Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Training - Online: Training in PLT's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood that can be completed whenever and wherever is convenient to you. For more information, go to this link.

Project Learning Tree K-8 Training - Online: Training in PLTs Environmental Education Activity Guide that can be completed on your own time, at your convenience. For more information, go to this link.

In-Person, Scheduled by Request

Forestry Education Workshop or In-Service: LEAF staff can come to you for a field-based or classroom-based training, customized for your school or district. Activities will revolve around LEAF's K-12 Forestry Lesson Guide. For more information, go to this link.

School Grounds Workshop or In-Service: Let us help your staff learn how to engage your students by using the teaching environment that is waiting just outside your school door! Fully customizable professional development. For more information, go to this link.

School Forest Workshop or In-Service: Learn how to maximize your school forest as a teaching and learning tool. Training can be customized to fit the needs of your school or district. For more information, go to this link.

Project Learning Tree Workshop: Training in PLT's Environmental Education Activity Guide can be customized for your next staff professional development day. For more information, go to this link.

Increasing Student Engagement and Literacy Skills through Energy Workshop or In-Service: KEEP staff can come to you for an energy-focused training, customized for your school or district. Lessons explored will come from KEEP's K-12 Energy Education Activity Guide. For more information, go to this link.

Energize Your Curriculum with Renewable Energy Workshop or In-Service: Professional development to help your staff use KEEP's Doable Renewables Activity Guide for teaching about energy. Training can be customized to fit the needs of your school or district. For more information, go to this link.

Utilizing the School Building as a Teaching Tool: Investigations in Energy Efficiency Workshop or In-Service: Learn how to use your school building as an engaging tool for teaching about the real-world concepts of energy and energy efficiency. Fully customizable for your school or district. For more information, go to this link.

Place-based Learning: Engaging Students in Sustainability: Learn how to use your building and surrounding community as an extension of your classroom. An emphasis will be on unique features at your specific site to make learning relevant. For more information, go to this link.