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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course: \nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom\, this course is for you! \nDiscounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: January 12\, 2024 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \nInfo & Registration\n  \n        
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-online-course-jan-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by the Colegio Anglo Colombiano. It will be held on March 15-16 and delivered in English. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \nWhether you are running a school\, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts\, this workshop is for you! \n  \nWho should participate?\nEducators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and system thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and administrators interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will…\n\nDiscuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context\nIdentify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values\nUnderstand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking\nExplore the educational uses of system thinking tools\nDiscover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning\nDevelop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom\n\n  \nWhat will you take away from this workshop?\n\nA practical understanding of sustainability and systems thinking\nPowerful conversations and practical analysis of your educational setting\nUseful tools that can be integrated into any curriculum and every class level\nAccess to our database of educator-sourced lesson plans\nProfessional networking with like-minded educators\nReceive a Compass Education Level 1 “Compass Practitioner” Certificate of Participation\nBecome eligible for  advanced learning opportunities and a pathway to becoming a Compass Facilitator\n\n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \n  \n   \nDownload Flyer \n  \n\nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-colegioanglocolombiano-mar2024/
LOCATION:Colegio Anglo Colombiano\, Av. Cra 19 # 152 a 48\, Bogota\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to make systemic change in your community?\nHow can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?\nHow can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community?\nThis is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course\, designed for educators who have completed the Compass Practitioner (Level 1) course and want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community. \nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course\, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values\, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation. \nChange-making and learning are both enhanced when working together with others! We highly encourage teams of teachers to sign up for this course together so that they can collaborate to deepen their learning and use it to create sustainable action plans they can implement together in their community. \nRegistration deadline: October 27 \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \nInfo & Registration\n  \n    
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level2-online-course-march-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by The American School Foundation\, A.C.. It will be held on April 19-20 and delivered in English. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \nWhether you are running a school\, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts\, this workshop is for you! \n  \nWho should participate?\nEducators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and system thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and administrators interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will…\n\nDiscuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context\nIdentify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values\nUnderstand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking\nExplore the educational uses of system thinking tools\nDiscover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning\nDevelop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom\n\n  \nWhat will you take away from this workshop?\n\nA practical understanding of sustainability and systems thinking\nPowerful conversations and practical analysis of your educational setting\nUseful tools that can be integrated into any curriculum and every class level\nAccess to our database of educator-sourced lesson plans\nProfessional networking with like-minded educators\nReceive a Compass Education Level 1 “Compass Practitioner” Certificate of Participation\nBecome eligible for  advanced learning opportunities and a pathway to becoming a Compass Facilitator\n\n  \nHow to make the payment and register for the workshop?\n\nPlease make a deposit of $3\,700 MXN at BBVA:\nName: The American School Foundation\, A.C.\nAccount: 0442559668\nCLABE: 012180004425596689\nReference: CF00600/5119130200\nTo register please send the following by email to rodriguezedu@asf.edu.mx\na) Copy of the payment receipt\nb) Name of the participant\, email and phone number\nc) Official name of the institution participant belongs to\nd) Digital file of the Constancia de situación fiscal in order to issue the invoice\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to be considered enrolled in the workshop\, participants must send BOTH the deposit slip and all the information requested by April 16. \n  \nWorkshop Facilitator\nNicole Swedlow is the Executive Director of Compass Education\, a global non-profit supporting education for sustainability through training in systems thinking practices. As a consultant\, she is passionate about helping schools and businesses integrate sustainable principles with a strategic\, inclusive and conscious approach. Nicole’s work in nonprofit leadership and sustainability as Director of the nonprofit organization Entreamigos\, has been recognized by the United Nations\, as a finalist for the Global Equator Initiative\, as a breakout speaker for the World Economic Forum\, and by the Dalai Lama\, as a 2014 Unsung Hero of Compassion. Nicole has a Masters Degree in Education and Global Change from the University of British Columbia. \n  \n   \nDownload Flyer \n  \n\nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-asfmexico-apr2024/
LOCATION:The American School Foundation\, A.C.\, Bondojito 215\, Col. Las Américas\, Ciudad de México\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by UNIS Hanoi\, Vietnam. It will be held on May 10-11 and delivered in English. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \nWhether you are running a school\, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts\, this workshop is for you! \n  \nWho should participate?\nEducators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and system thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and administrators interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will…\n\nDiscuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context\nIdentify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values\nUnderstand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking\nExplore the educational uses of system thinking tools\nDiscover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning\nDevelop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom\n\n  \nWhat will you take away from this workshop?\n\nA practical understanding of sustainability and systems thinking\nPowerful conversations and practical analysis of your educational setting\nUseful tools that can be integrated into any curriculum and every class level\nAccess to our database of educator-sourced lesson plans\nProfessional networking with like-minded educators\nReceive a Compass Education Level 1 “Compass Practitioner” Certificate of Participation\nBecome eligible for  advanced learning opportunities and a pathway to becoming a Compass Facilitator\n\n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \n  \n   \nDownload Flyer \n  \n\nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-unishanoi-may2024/
LOCATION:UNIS Hanoi Vietnam
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Intensive Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how systems thinking tools can help you turn sustainability from something ‘extra’ to something extraordinary in your education work with the 2-week online summer course! \nAbout the Course\nThis course is a two-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this 2-week course\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability\, specifically emphasizing how systems thinking tools can be used to enhance teaching & learning to foster sustainable habits of mind. Through 12-15 hours of asynchronous content\, live calls with a global cohort\, and feedback from personal facilitators\, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of sustainability\, a greater awareness of their own systems contexts\, skills in using systems thinking tools\, and the ability to incorporate and align sustainability with the existing curriculum. Furthermore\, they will explore how systems thinking tools can empower learners of all ages to understand and act to address complex global issues like sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and other pressing community challenges. \nDiscounts are available for school cohort registration of three people or more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: July 12\, 2024 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \nFacilitator\nJackie Schemenauer\nSustainability enthusiast\, life-long learner and educator Jackie Schemenauer empowers schools to educate for sustainability by integrating sustainability concepts and practices into the curriculum\, school culture and campus operations. Jackie holds an MEd in sustainability and school leadership and has extensive experience teaching and leading in International Baccalaureate World schools around the globe. She is an award-winning school sustainability coordinator\, experienced workshop leader and instructional coach. \nJackie is passionate about taking positive action and guiding others to be change-makers within their communities. In her free time\, you’ll find Jackie hiking in the woods\, out paddleboarding in the ocean\, or tending to her garden. \n  \nDownload Flyer \n 
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-online-course-july-2024/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom\, this course is for you! \nDiscounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: August 30 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \n\nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-sept-oct-2024/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite) Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop hosted by Punahou School\, Hawaii. It will be held on September 13-14 for Punahou School staff and community only. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-workshop-punahouschool-sept2024/
LOCATION:Punahou School
CATEGORIES:Certification,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260605T183302
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by UWC Thailand and sponsored by EARCOS. It will be held on October 5-6 and delivered in English. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \nWhether you are running a school\, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts\, this workshop is for you! \n  \nWho should participate?\nEducators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and system thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and administrators interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will…\n\nDiscuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context\nIdentify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values\nUnderstand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking\nExplore the educational uses of system thinking tools\nDiscover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning\nDevelop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom\n\n  \nWhat will you take away from this workshop?\n\nA practical understanding of sustainability and systems thinking\nPowerful conversations and practical analysis of your educational setting\nUseful tools that can be integrated into any curriculum and every class level\nAccess to our database of educator-sourced lesson plans\nProfessional networking with like-minded educators\nReceive a Compass Education Level 1 “Compass Practitioner” Certificate of Participation\nBecome eligible for  advanced learning opportunities and a pathway to becoming a Compass Facilitator\n\n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \n  \n   \nDownload Flyer \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-workshop-uwcthailand-oct2024/
LOCATION:UWC Thailand\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
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SUMMARY:Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you want to make systemic change in your community?\nHow can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?\nHow can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community? \n  \nAbout the Course\nThis is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course\, designed for educators who want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community. Participants must have completed either: \n\nTeaching and Learning for a Sustainable World (Level 1) course/workshop\, or\nMore Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Level 1 Supplement) course\n\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course\, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values\, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation. \nChange-making and learning are both enhanced when working together with others! We highly encourage teams of teachers to sign up for this course together so that they can collaborate to deepen their learning and use it to create sustainable action plans they can implement together in their community. \nRegistration deadline: October 25 ((11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/scsw-online-course-oct-dec-2024/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom\, this course is for you! \nDiscounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: January 24\, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-jan-mar-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (In-house Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a 2-day Compass Education certification workshop hosted by Frankfurt International School\, Germany. It will be held on March 14-15 for Frankfurt International School staff and community only. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? Do you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? Do you want to support students with the skills they need to meet our current and future global challenges? \nThis 2-day workshop is designed by educators for educators. In this workshop\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Educators will be equipped with a suite of systems thinking tools to enable them to help students develop the knowledge\, skills and dispositions necessary to participate in a complex and interdependent world. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practice; educators will see examples of these tools in practice and be invited to innovate and strengthen their lessons\, units\, and programs. \n  \nFacilitator\nNicole Swedlow\nNicole Swedlow is the Executive Director of Compass Education\, a global non-profit supporting education for sustainability through training in systems thinking practices. As a consultant\, she is passionate about helping schools and businesses integrate sustainable principles with a strategic\, inclusive and conscious approach. Nicole’s work in nonprofit leadership and sustainability as Director of the nonprofit organization Entreamigos\, has been recognized by the United Nations\, as a finalist for the Global Equator Initiative\, as a breakout speaker for the World Economic Forum\, and by the Dalai Lama\, as a 2014 Unsung Hero of Compassion. Nicole has a Masters Degree in Education and Global Change from the University of British Columbia. \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-workshop-fis-mar2025/
LOCATION:Frankfurt International School\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Certification,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you want to make systemic change in your community?\nHow can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?\nHow can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community? \n  \nAbout the Course\nThis is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course\, designed for educators who want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community. Participants must have completed either: \n\nTeaching and Learning for a Sustainable World (Level 1) course/workshop\, or\nMore Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Level 1 Supplement) course\n\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course\, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values\, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation. \nChange-making and learning are both enhanced when working together with others! We highly encourage teams of teachers to sign up for this course together so that they can collaborate to deepen their learning and use it to create sustainable action plans they can implement together in their community. \nRegistration deadline: October 25 ((11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/scsw-online-course-mar-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260605T183302
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Summer Course)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how systems thinking tools can help you turn sustainability from something ‘extra’ to something extraordinary in your education work with the 2-week online summer course! \nAbout the Course\nThis course is a two-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this 2-week course\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability\, specifically emphasizing how systems thinking tools can be used to enhance teaching & learning to foster sustainable habits of mind. Through 12-15 hours of asynchronous content\, live calls with a global cohort\, and feedback from personal facilitators\, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of sustainability\, a greater awareness of their own systems contexts\, skills in using systems thinking tools\, and the ability to incorporate and align sustainability with the existing curriculum. Furthermore\, they will explore how systems thinking tools can empower learners of all ages to understand and act to address complex global issues like sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and other pressing community challenges. \nDiscounts are available for school cohort registration of three people or more. Scholarships are available for public school educators by application. \nRegistration deadline: July 7\, 2025 \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom\, this course is for you! \nDiscounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: August 25\, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-sep-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you want to make systemic change in your community?\nHow can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?\nHow can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community? \n  \nAbout the Course\nThis is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course\, designed for educators who want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community. Participants must have completed either: \n\nTeaching and Learning for a Sustainable World (Level 1) course/workshop\, or\nMore Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Level 1 Supplement) course\n\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course\, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values\, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation. \nChange-making and learning are both enhanced when working together with others! We highly encourage teams of teachers to sign up for this course together so that they can collaborate to deepen their learning and use it to create sustainable action plans they can implement together in their community. \nRegistration deadline: October 20 ((11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/scsw-online-course-oct-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with a specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom\, this course is for you! \nDiscounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: January 19\, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-jan-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you want to make systemic change in your community?\nHow can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?\nHow can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community? \n  \nAbout the Course\nThis is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course\, designed for educators who want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community. Participants must have completed either: \n\nTeaching and Learning for a Sustainable World (Level 1) course/workshop\, or\nMore Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Level 1 Supplement) course\n\nThis course is a seven-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course\, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values\, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation. \nChange-making and learning are both enhanced when working together with others! We highly encourage teams of teachers to sign up for this course together so that they can collaborate to deepen their learning and use it to create sustainable action plans they can implement together in their community. \nRegistration deadline: March 16 ((11:59 PM UTC) \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\nInfo & Registration\n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/scsw-online-course-mar-may-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260605T183302
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Summer Course)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how systems thinking tools can help you turn sustainability from something ‘extra’ to something extraordinary in your education work with the 2-week online summer course! \nAbout the Course\nThis course is a two-week cohort-based\, asynchronous\, facilitator-guided course\, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this 2-week course\, participants will explore the concept of sustainability\, specifically emphasizing how systems thinking tools can be used to enhance teaching & learning to foster sustainable habits of mind. Through 12-15 hours of asynchronous content\, live calls with a global cohort\, and feedback from personal facilitators\, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of sustainability\, a greater awareness of their own systems contexts\, skills in using systems thinking tools\, and the ability to incorporate and align sustainability with the existing curriculum. Furthermore\, they will explore how systems thinking tools can empower learners of all ages to understand and act to address complex global issues like sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and other pressing community challenges. \nDiscounts are available for school cohort registration of three people or more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application. \nRegistration deadline: July 6\, 2026 \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org \n\n  \nInfo & Registration\n  \n  \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFind more information about this certification course program ONLINE or ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions\, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/tlsw-online-course-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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