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BEETLES Webinar and Meeting

by , posted on 10:09 AM, May 28, 2020
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From BEETLES Project:

Webinar: Social Emotional Learning in Outdoor Science and Environmental Education
Wednesday, June 3rd, 11am-12:30pm PST.

Join us for a webinar focused on ideas around supporting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Outdoor Science and Environmental Education. Members of the BEETLES team will be co-presenting with NatureBridge and organizations who collaborated to create Grow Outside, a new toolkit of resources highlighting best practices for supporting SEL in outdoor programming. This work is timely— SEL is always critical for engaging students, supporting adult instructors, and creating a foundation for learning— but during these unprecedented times, it’s particularly important. In the webinar, we'll discuss connections between SEL and outdoor science and environmental education, spotlight features of the Grow Outside toolkit, and offer some examples of implementation.

Register here.

 

Meeting: Outdoor Spaces as Essential Assets for School Districts' COVID-19 Response
Thursday, June 4, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PST

Schools across the United States are facing an uphill battle as they figure out how to navigate COVID-19 physical distancing requirements that will allow students to return to campus. There is an urgent need to reimagine PreK-12 schools in order to safely reopen. Repurposing outdoor spaces is a cost-effective way to reduce the burden on indoor classrooms while providing fresh air, hands-on learning opportunities, and the health benefits associated with increased access to nature. Please join us for an interdisciplinary public forum to discuss how to expand school social distancing capacity using outdoor learning in school grounds and parks.

Register to attend [https://bit.ly/COVID-LearnOutside_6-4-20]
Read the proposal summary [https://bit.ly/Learn-Outside-USA20]