Compass Education

Sustainability Compass: Value-based Approaches to Overcoming Global Challenges
2022-08-09 14:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Compass Education is proud to share our sustainability and systems tool, the Sustainability Compass as a foundational framework for developing the G20 communique of the Values20 working group.
Join this complimentary event of the G20 Development Working Group 3rd Meeting with the theme of “Sustainability Compass: Value-based Approaches to Overcoming Global Challenges” presented by Values20 (V20), which will be held virtually on:
Date: Tuesday, 9 August 2022
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 PM Central Indonesia Time (GMT+8)
The side event will discuss the importance of values at personal, institutional, national and global levels, the Introduction of Values20 (V20), its connection to SDGs, and a proposed set of G20 Institutional Values.
Watch the live streaming on Youtube: BAPPENAS RI, V20 Indonesia 2022 and Pemimpin Indonesia

Compass Workshop 'Purpose Driven Leadership for Educators: Systems Change Begins with You'
2022-08-07 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
“What does leadership look like to you? What does success mean to you? How can you align your work in the classroom and beyond with the values you hold and the impact you hope to have?”

As educators, it can sometimes feel challenging to see ourselves as leaders, let alone to feel inspired, connected and fulfilled as we navigate life and career. Whether you’re in a formal education leadership role or not, there are many ways that educators practise leadership every day. This 90-minute interactive workshop will encourage you to reflect on who you are and how you are in this world while providing skills and encouragement to review your values, define your purpose, and own your leadership.
Speaker: Nicole Swedlow (Executive Director of Compass Education)
Outcomes:

Participants will see themselves as leaders and understand the impact that they have.
Participants identify their 3 top values and why they value those things
Participants understand the role that their values play in the way they live their lives and practice their leadership.
Participants identify opportunities for leadership in their immediate circles and networks.

REGISTER HERE

Intergenerational Voices in Climate Justice
2022-07-13 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Online Event
Why is intergenerational dialogue important in the sustainability and climate justice conversation?

Join, Compass Facilitator Kath Lane for an interactive conversation about the importance of intergenerational voice in the climate conversation. This short workshop will introduce participants to the Sustainability Compass, a tool used in schools, governments and non profits to support broad thinking about sustainability. Participants will engage with each other in a hands on conversation to better understand the importance of diverse voices in the sustainability movement.
Participants will identify the role their own voice might play in the conversation and will be encouraged to look for opportunities to leverage their influence and impact.
Workshop Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwMbLkRDnf4

Trust for Sustainable Living Partner Power Conference
2022-07-11 08:00 - 2022-07-16 17:00 UTC | Online Event
Trust for Sustainable Living International Debates and Summit
With a focus on youth collaboration and climate justice, we will hear from experts to help us understand the links between inequality and the climate crisis, what climate justice means and how partnerships can help to achieve it, and what actions young people and educators can take to help secure climate justice into the future. With panel discussions, case studies and workshops featuring scientists, youth and projects from around the world, it will be an exciting and inspiring summit, empowering students, teachers and schools to take action for climate justice.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2022-06-27 - 2022-08-14 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: June 26
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2022-05-29 08:30 - 2022-05-30 16:00 UTC | UNIS Hanoi Vietnam
This is an on-site Compass Practitioner (Level 1) workshop hosted by UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam.
Description
Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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 applications. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Who should participate?
Educators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and systems thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and principals interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like.
What will you take away from this course?

A practical understanding of sustainability and systems thinking
Powerful conversations and practical analysis of your educational setting
Useful tools that can be integrated into any curriculum and every class level
Access to our database of educator sourced lesson plans
Professional networking with like-minded educators
Receive a Compass Education Level 1 “Compass Practitioner” Certificate of Participation
Become eligible for advanced learning opportunities and a pathway to becoming a Compass Facilitator

“Relevant, meaningful and timely! This is the workshop all educators should do as part of professional development aimed at encouraging our students to be proactive, collaborative, critical thinkers who make a positive difference in the world we live in.”
—Jason H., UWCSEA Singapore

REGISTER FOR UNIS HANOI COMMUNITY | REGISTER FOR NON-UNIS HANOI COMMUNITY

Venue: AITCV Office, 3rd Floor, Detech Tower, No. 8 Ton That Thuyet, My Dinh 2 Ward, Nam Tu Liem District Hanoi City, Vietnam
Workshop Fee: FREE for UNIS Hanoi Community / $149 for Non-UNIS Hanoi Community
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Compass-Practitioner-Level-1-Workshop-flyer_final.pdf
Registration deadline: May 27
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Compass Changemaker Challenge
2022-05-15 - 2022-05-31 | Online Event
The Compass Changemaker Challenge

Showcase your changemaker skills and win a USD $500 scholarship!
Choose a global challenge and use the Compass Tools to demonstrate how you think about tough challenges and where you find leverage points for change! Create a short video demonstrating this and submit it for a chance to win a $500 scholarship and recognition as a Compass Global Changemaker!
We want to give voice to your amazing work!
Today, more than ever before in our history, we are facing complex global challenges that can appear overwhelming and out of our capacity to affect meaningful change. Yet, many educators and students are doing important work to incorporate skills of systems thinking for sustainability into their curriculums providing students with the necessary tools for better understanding complex and interconnected global challenges, finding agency and proposing solutions. The intention of this competition is to give voice to aspiring student changemakers to showcase their thinking, highlight their agency and promote continued promotion of these important skills.
The competition is open to three groups:

Primary grades (pre-K through year 6)
Secondary grades (year 7- 12)
Educators

All student submissions must be made through educators who have registered. See the Compass Challenge web page.
PRIZES
Students and Educator
GRAND PRIZE

(students) $500 scholarship for winning student entry in each age category
(educators) $500 scholarship towards PD of their choice

Additional recognitions and prizes will also be awarded.
Competition registration begins May 15.
All entries must be received no later than May 31 @ 11:59 PM (UTC+1).
Winners will be announced on June 15.
For more information and to register for the challenge, please visit our web page.

Compass Webinar 'Increasing Student Agency & Impact in Critical Times: A Talk with Inspiring Program Leaders'
2022-05-07 09:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Does talking about complex global challenges with your students seem overwhelming?
Are you trying to help your students overcome anxiety about the future so they can take action?

Webinar Series: Increasing Student Agency and Impact in Critical Times
As Educators, we are tasked with empowering student change-makers to approach complex topics, discuss current events and design service projects. Yet, we are often provided very little guidance or tools to do so.
Please join us for a conversation of inspired service and sustainability program leaders as they share some of their insights, strategies and tools for enabling students to engage positively and thoughtfully in the world.
Panelists:
D’Arcy Lunn
Group Head of Sustainability and Global Citizenship at Dulwich College

Lynda Rolph
Head of Community at Traidhos Three Generation Barge Program

Britta Walters
Assistant Director of Learning and Curriculum Development at Columbus School

Steve Sostak
Co-founder and Director at Inspire Citizens

This 90minute webinar is free and open to all interested parties. A recording will be available for participants who register but are unable to attend. Thank you for joining us.
REGISTER HERE

Compass Changemaker Challenge
2022-05-01 08:00 - 2022-05-31 17:00 UTC | Online Event
JOIN THE CHANGE MAKER CHALLENGE!
Today, more than ever before in our history, we are facing complex global challenges that can appear overwhelming and out of our capacity to affect meaningful change. Yet, many educators and students are doing important work to incorporate skills of systems thinking for sustainability into their curriculums providing students with the necessary tools for better understanding complex and interconnected global challenges, finding agency and proposing solutions. The intention of this competition is to give voice to aspiring student change makers to showcase their thinking, highlight their agency and promote continued promotion of these important skills.
To participate in the CHALLENGE, educators will serve as mentors of the student participants and will be responsible for their submissions. Educators will also be invited to participate independently to showcase their classroom process and experience. All the video testimonials selected will be used by Compass Education to promote this work among schools, educators and donors.

Introduction to the Compass Tools (Virtual) Workshop with Dulwich International High School Suzhou
2022-04-28 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Online Event
This event is the second session of a virtual six-hour workshop for teachers at Dulwich International High School Suzhou.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This program is available on-site (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Introduction to the Compass Tools (Virtual) Workshop with Dulwich International High School Suzhou
2022-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
This event is the first session of a virtual six-hour workshop for teachers at Dulwich International High School Suzhou.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This program is available on-site (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2022-04-11 - 2022-05-29 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: April 10
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Virtual)
2022-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
This event is a virtual six-hour weekend workshop sponsored by EARCOS and hosted by Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This workshop is FREE and prioritised for EARCOS member schools.
For non-EARCOS member schools, we will put you on a waiting list and reach out to you if/when a space is available. The fee for non-EARCOS member schools is $100/person.
More info:
Registration: https://forms.gle/UJ4AKkek2mEDwMhP8
This program is available for onsite (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community
2022-04-04 - 2022-05-22 | Online Event
This 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.
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) 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 to 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.
Registration deadline: April 3
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Virtual)
2022-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Online Event
This event is a virtual six-hour virtual workshop for teachers at East-West International School, Cambodia.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This program is available for onsite (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community
2022-03-07 | Online Event
This 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.
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) 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 to 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.
Registration deadline: September 18
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Onsite)
2022-02-12 | Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong
This event is an in-house one-day workshop for teachers at Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This program is available for onsite (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2022-01-31 - 2022-03-20 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: January 30
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Virtual)
2021-12-11 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online Event
This event is a virtual six-hour workshop for teachers at American School of Antananrivo, Madagascar.
About the Workshop
This flexible, three-part program enables schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg.
This program is available for onsite (one-day) or virtual (six hours) with flexible delivery in one to three sessions formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community
2021-10-25 - 2021-12-12 | Online Event
This 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.
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) 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 to 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.
Registration deadline: October 24
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2021-10-25 - 2021-12-12 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: October 24
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom: Introduction to the Compass Tools
2021-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Public Schools
This one-day workshop has been developed to enable schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg. Participants are encouraged to put their learning into immediate practice in the design of a lesson or project plan.
If you would like to request our team to run this workshop at your school, please contact team@compasseducation.org. It is available on-site and online.

Global Citizenship Collective Meetup
2021-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Are you a global citizen?
Are you interested in global citizenship education?
Want to enhance your teaching with a global citizenship lens? Come learn from a collective of global citizenship educators bringing the SDGs to any classroom, school & community!

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2021-08-23 - 2021-10-10 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: August 22
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Partner Power Summit
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09 | Online Event
The upcoming Partner Power Summit is sure to be another outstanding event. This year the theme for the event is Protecting Biodiversity with the intention to improve collaboration to protect biodiversity and reverse the sixth mass extinction. Compass will be a featured presenter offering two days of interactive workshops illustrating the ways that the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg can contribute to students’ understanding of biodiversity and action for change. Approximately 1,000 students and teachers are expected at this event!

Compass Community Chat: How to Apply System Leverage Points
2021-06-26 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into how to apply systems leverage points. Robert Steele, Compass Education’s Founder and President of the Board will be sharing his experience and answering questions. After Robert shares, the rest of our session will be open for Q&A and for other members of our community to share their experiences and ideas.

Level 1 Online Course: June-August Cohort
2021-06-21 - 2021-08-08 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with 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!
Registration deadline: June 20

Compass Community Chat: Systems Thinking, Compass Tools and Youth Agency
2021-06-12 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into how teachers/educators work with student leaders in utilising Compass Education tools towards meaningful actions and sustainability. Cindy Chen, Compass Trainer and MYP Sciences/DP ESS Teacher and Secondary Service Coordinator at NIST International School Thailand will be sharing her experience and answering questions. Our Compass youth leaders, Nestor and Sesame, will be joining Cindy and sharing stories of how they are able to make a difference with the tools with the support of their teachers.

Compass Community Chat with Lynda Rolph
2021-05-29 11:00 - 11:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into using the Sustainability Compass to Structure Community Investigations for Middle and Primary learners. Lynda Rolph, Compass Trainer and Head of Community at Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, Thailand will be sharing her experience and answering questions.

Compass Chat with Gitanjali Paul
2021-05-15 11:30 - 12:15 UTC | Online Event
Join Compass Educator and High School History teacher, Gitanjali Paul to explore Systems Thinking and Social Emotional Learning. This is a casual conversation to discuss how to incorporate systems tools in your classroom while supporting learning in a holistic and responsive way.
