Sustainable Jersey for Schools Upcoming Events

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Hosted by the Center for Sustainability at Ramapo College, this free online event explores realistic and practical climate solutions and energy justice with a one-hour webinar followed by 90-minute breakout discussions. Breakout discussion topics include fossil fuel infrastructure, permeating climate change education curriculum, and the transformation of energy policy at the municipal, county, and state levels. To learn more, click here.

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The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association's Foundation for Educational Administration, in collaboration with NJ Arts Education Partnership will host this six-part training series (2 workshops and 4 webinars) to immerse participants in the fundamental components of high-quality arts integration. Arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating positive climate and culture, as well as deepening student engagement. This training supports the Professional Development for Sustainability, School Climate & Culture, and ISTEAM Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions. Click here to learn more.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training sessions are offered for school IPM Coordinators and other school personnel with administrative responsibilities in accordance with the new IPM laws. IPM Coordinators receive certification of attendance to fulfill the mandatory training requirement as stated in the NJDEP Pesticide Control Program regulations. These sessions help IPM Coordinators implement the new IPM law with regards to such things as: non-pesticide pest management, parental notification, the 72 hour notification rule, low-impact pest management; record keeping, and dealing with pest emergencies. Participants will receive 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This training support the Integrated Pest Management action toward Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. Registration is free but limited and is on a first come, first served basis. You may register by email to anpierfy@aol.com.  

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This free training supports the Indoor Air Quality Review and Asthma Friendly School actions in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program, which require staff training. Registration is free but limited and is on a first come, first served basis. You may register by using the link listed above or by email at anpierfy@aol.com. Contact Arthur Pierfy at 908-227-0575 with questions.

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This five-day summer professional development workshop for middle school teachers will focus on an extended hands-on experience in assessing ecosystem biodiversity. Teachers will work alongside academic researchers and professional scientists to identify flora and fauna in the forest, stream and lake ecosystems in and around the NJ School of Conservation (NJSOC) within Stokes State Forest. Teachers will learn field methods and improve their content knowledge in biology, ecology, and environmental science. Teachers will contribute to a NJSOC Bioblitz event scheduled to coincide with the workshop, allowing teachers to utilize the concept and curriculum materials for National Geographic’s and iNaturalists’s Bioblitz program. The concluding activity will be for the workshop participants to translate their newly developed skills to their classroom, school and local community by creating a lesson or unit plan that applies workshop learning. Full workshop description can be found HERE. 

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This week-long program for 6th-8th grade teachers offers in-depth experiences that use inquiry as a basis for building effective field studies. Learn more here.