The Critical Role of Environmental Field Work

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 10:26
Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
WISE Academy instructors will detail how they have set up relevant student field work projects in four areas (habitat restoration, school garden, energy audits, and creek analysis/monitoring). In each case, student involvement has led to better understanding of the principle of interconnectedness as well as stronger knowledge of career opportunities.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
75%
Interactive Style: 
25%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Paul Jolly
Title: 
Lead Teacher & Coordinator
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Stefan Klakovich
Title: 
Teacher
Organization: 
Windsor Institute for Sustainability & the Environment @ Windsor High School
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2: 
Davon Godwin
Title: 
Teacher
Organization: 
Windsor Institute for Sustainability & the Environment @ Windsor High School
Additional Presenter 3
Additional Presenter 3: 
Greg Lands
Title: 
ROP Teacher
Organization: 
Windsor Institute for Sustainability & the Environment @ Windsor High School

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance