Professional Development & Events
2007-2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training
Suncoast Earth Force is committed to providing a year of support and development to not only better prepare you to facilitate the program to your students, but to provide you with learning experiences. We would like to highlight the need for collaborative learning contexts, teacher inquiry, engagement in practical tasks of instruction and assessment, exploration of relevant subject matter, and consistent feedback and follow-up activities. Suncoast offers over 30 hours of inservice hours to educators.
New materials workshop
Earth Force has developed draft pilot education guide and student activities. Suncoast will be training educators on these materials on September 4th from 6-9 pm.
The next new Earth Force educator training will be held on Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October 20th, from 8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m.. The training is first come first served! If you would like more information, contactTracey Shadday. The flyer and application may be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Professional Growth Workshops
Earth Force educators will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in November and March. Two Saturday Field Experiences will help teachers gain content knowledge abour creation of a schoolyard ecosystem and elimination of solid waste.
Join us Saturday, October 6th, 9-5pm at Lettuce Lake Park, and Saturday, January 12th, 9-2pm at Pinellas County Solid Waste.
Suncoast Earth Force Annual Kick Off
We are very excited to host our 4th Annual Kick Off event on Saturday, September 29th. What better place to celebrate Earth Force’s successes, educators, partners and to kick off a new year than visiting Nature's Classroom in Thonotosassa. Details maybe downloaded below.
EVENTS
8th Annual Youth Summit
The Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Al Lopez Park, Tampa. The Summit brings together 600 youth, educators, and community partners who have been involved with Earth Force programs this past year for a day of education and celebration. It's a great way to share our passion for the environment.
OPPORTUNITIES
Earth Force Mini Grants
TECO Foundation for Learning has funded Earth Force $5,000 to provide Earth Force Mini Grants to Earth Force classes. Classes may apply for up to $500. The request for proposals (RFP) will be available in January and is due on February 4th. These grants are written and defended by the students. Up to four students will present their projects to a review committee on either February 21st or 22nd.
To view our professional development and support opportunities for 2007-2008. See the document below.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training
Suncoast Earth Force is committed to providing a year of support and development to not only better prepare you to facilitate the program to your students, but to provide you with learning experiences. We would like to highlight the need for collaborative learning contexts, teacher inquiry, engagement in practical tasks of instruction and assessment, exploration of relevant subject matter, and consistent feedback and follow-up activities. Suncoast offers over 30 hours of inservice hours to educators.
New materials workshop
Earth Force has developed draft pilot education guide and student activities. Suncoast will be training educators on these materials on September 4th from 6-9 pm.
The next new Earth Force educator training will be held on Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October 20th, from 8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m.. The training is first come first served! If you would like more information, contact
Professional Growth Workshops
Earth Force educators will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in November and March. Two Saturday Field Experiences will help teachers gain content knowledge abour creation of a schoolyard ecosystem and elimination of solid waste.
Join us Saturday, October 6th, 9-5pm at Lettuce Lake Park, and Saturday, January 12th, 9-2pm at Pinellas County Solid Waste.
Suncoast Earth Force Annual Kick Off
We are very excited to host our 4th Annual Kick Off event on Saturday, September 29th. What better place to celebrate Earth Force’s successes, educators, partners and to kick off a new year than visiting Nature's Classroom in Thonotosassa. Details maybe downloaded below.
EVENTS
8th Annual Youth Summit
The Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Al Lopez Park, Tampa. The Summit brings together 600 youth, educators, and community partners who have been involved with Earth Force programs this past year for a day of education and celebration. It's a great way to share our passion for the environment.
OPPORTUNITIES
Earth Force Mini Grants
TECO Foundation for Learning has funded Earth Force $5,000 to provide Earth Force Mini Grants to Earth Force classes. Classes may apply for up to $500. The request for proposals (RFP) will be available in January and is due on February 4th. These grants are written and defended by the students. Up to four students will present their projects to a review committee on either February 21st or 22nd.
To view our professional development and support opportunities for 2007-2008. See the document below.
Documents
October 2007 Training Flyer
6 Sep 2007 -
The flyer will describe Suncoast Earth Force's October training. Applications are being accepted for Earth Force teacher training for 2007-2008 school year. More...
September 29th Kick Off Event
5 Sep 2007 -
Suncoast Earth Force is excited to host its 4th Annual Kick Off Event on Saturday, September 29th from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event will highlight several speakers and hands-on "wet" activities. An awards luncheon will top off the day. More...
Suncoast Earth Force Training Application
5 Sep 2007 -
Interested teachers should complete an application including administrator's signature, and mail to: Suncoast Earth Force, PO Box 7025, St. Petersburg, FL 33734. More...
2007 - 2008 Professional Development Plan
5 Sep 2007 -
The professional development and support we offer is incredible and we hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities. They will not only benefit your professional growth but will increase your students’ skills and knowledge. Some of the highlights:
* Kick Off Event (Sept 29th)
* Pilot Curriculum training (Sept. 4)
* Schoolyard Ecosystems (Oct. 6)
* Professional Growth Workshops (November & March)
* Earth Force Student Mini Grants (Jan/Feb)
* Saturday Field Experience - Solid Waste Disposal (Jan. 12)
* Youth Summit (April 23, 2008)
* and more More...
* Kick Off Event (Sept 29th)
* Pilot Curriculum training (Sept. 4)
* Schoolyard Ecosystems (Oct. 6)
* Professional Growth Workshops (November & March)
* Earth Force Student Mini Grants (Jan/Feb)
* Saturday Field Experience - Solid Waste Disposal (Jan. 12)
* Youth Summit (April 23, 2008)
* and more More...