Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Virtual)
2023-02-15 - 2023-03-01 | Online Course
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools virtual workshop for individuals or teams of educators, educational leaders and curriculum specialists from member schools of Tri-Association.
Dates: February 15 and 22, March 1, 2023 (5-7 PM USA Eastern Standard Time)
Workshop Fee: Free of charge for Tri-Association member schools
Facilitators:

Britta McCarthy (Assistant Director of Learning at The Columbus School, Compass Facilitator)
Karen Virta (K2 English Teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta, Compass Facilitator)
Nicole Swedlow (Executive Director of Compass Education, Compass Facilitator)

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. The final session supports and encourages participants to put their learning into immediate practice in the design of a lesson or project plan.
Part 1: Connecting with the Sustainability Compass (2 hours; week #1)
This session highlights a tool called the Sustainability Compass which engages us in systems thinking for sustainability – a way of looking at the world that emphasizes interconnectivity and interdependence. We will demonstrate ways
that this powerful tool can integrate into your teaching and learning plans to help learners think critically and deeply about the topics they study and our global community.
Part 2: Deeper Learning with the Systems Iceberg (2 hours; week #2)
This session dives deep into using the Iceberg model, a systems thinking tool designed to evaluate a problem or event by examining the root causes, underlying structures and mental models that can trigger it. As we deepen our
understanding we can develop new perspectives and more effective and sustainable solutions.
Part 3: Action Planning and Curriculum Design (2 hours; week #3)
We will study examples of curriculum design in a broad range of topics, age groups and subjects. You will be able to work independently or in small groups to design an action plan or curriculum plan to engage your students in systems thinking.
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Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community
2023-04-10 - 2023-05-28 | Online Course
Do you want to make systemic change in your community?
How can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?
How can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community?
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, 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.
Change-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.
Registration deadline: April 7
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org
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The Master Class: Sustainability AcceleratorPro Training
2023-04-29 08:30 - 2023-05-01 17:30 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Hanoi, Vietnam, Viet Nam
Need an effective set of tools to support your sustainability work with your organization, company, stakeholders or clients?
This 3-day Master Class will provide participants with a suite of innovative, proven tools, techniques and stakeholder engagement, and consultation processes that strengthen and Accelerate your own or your organization’s sustainability practice.
The Sustainability Accelerator is a comprehensive suite of professional tools for serious sustainability practitioners. Built on the architecture of our open-source VISIS Method — Vision, Indicators, Systems, Innovation, Strategy — Accelerator
helps you manage and streamline the complex and challenging demands of sustainability work. The Accelerator tools can support you, your colleagues, and your clients or suppliers during the whole sustainability journey, from initial awareness-raising to training, planning and implementation.
Training Info
Date: April 29 – May 1, 2023
Time: 08.30 – 17.30 each day
Location: Local hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam (TBC)
Contact: team@compasseduction.org
Fee: Early Bird price $550 (up until March 24)
Regular price $600 (March 25 – April 25)
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Who should attend this training?

VP/Director/GM/Senior & Middle level
Managers, Chiefs Officers
Corporate Sustainability Manager
CSR Managers/Staff
Corporate Communications Managers
Business Development Managers/Officers
Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprise Directors
Sustainability Consultants
Anyone interested in sustainability

What will you get from participating in this training?

21 hours of engaging discussion and interactive group work in designing an integrative sustainability program
Hard and soft copies of all workshop materials
Certificate of completion (and the opportunity to be a licensed AcceleratorPro Toolset)
Expanded network of like-minded professionals

Topics Covered in This Training
Application of the Sustainability Accelerator Toolkit …

Stakeholder engagement and management
Creating integrated indicator frameworks and indexes
Applied system thinking to identify systemic relationships between indicators and leverage points for intervention
Innovation development and strategic innovation diffusion
How to become an effective change agent and develop strategies for motivating others to adopt new sustainability thinking and systems
Learn how to move diverse stakeholders to agree to move forward together on sustainable development initiatives

About the Trainers
Robert Steele is the founder/director of Systainability Asia, a regional Sustainability Consulting and Training firm based in Thailand. Robert is one of the most experienced trainers in the theory and applications of the Sustainability Accelerator Toolkit, with over 100 workshops and consultations under his belt. Robert specializes in the areas of indicator development, systems thinking, innovation diffusion, organizational sustainability assessment and strategic planning. He consults with UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, ASEAN and several regional governments, NGOs, and private sector clients in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kate Doré is currently the MSHS Service Learning Coordinator at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has been an educator for over twenty years, working with learners of all ages both in and outside schools – and facilitating workshops with Compass Education since 2015. Kate holds a M.A. in Education focusing on curriculum
development and science literacy; as well as postgraduate degrees in Business Management, School Leadership, and Sustainability Education.
Kate O’Connell is a seasoned education leader, coach, and speaker with nearly 3 decades of experience in education and sustainability. When coaching, she uses her expertise in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, systems thinking, and change management to promote growth for good. She is recognized as a knowledgeable expert in the International Baccalaureate and Compass Education. She also leads workshops for Trust-Based Observations and enjoys speaking at conferences and events.

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Systems Thinking for Systems Change in Education
2023-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online Event
Compass Education proposes to facilitate a workshop to foster sustainability mindsets within educators and learners through a simple, engaging, and transformative sustainability systems thinking pedagogy and toolkit. The workshop content will focus on challenging mental models to achieve ESD and how ESD can engage learners in thinking systematically about sustainability challenges, as outlined in the UN SDGs. The activities modelled in this workshop will be versatile, thus preparing webinar attendees to replicate them in their own formal or informal education setting to address ESD topics of their choice.

Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Online Event
Britta McCarthy, Michelena McPherson and Gullrukh Rafiq, the Middle East and Africa group leaders, are thrilled to invite you to their first virtual meet-up on Saturday, May 13 at 6 pm Dubai time (UTC+4). This first meet-up promises to be an excellent opportunity for us all to connect, exchange ideas, and explore our shared interest in systems thinking and sustainability. We will take the time to share our passion, expertise, and experience, and collaborate on setting regional goals and timelines for the follow-up meetings.
We will share the Google Meet link and agenda with the registered members of the group soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, please simply register here.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Asia-Pacific Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Kate Doré and Zhenying Liang, the Asia-Pacific group leaders, are thrilled to invite you to their first virtual meet-up on Sunday, May 21 from 7-8 pm Singapore time (UTC+8). This first meet-up promises to be an excellent opportunity for us all to connect, exchange ideas, and explore our shared interest in systems thinking and sustainability. We will take the time to share our passion, expertise, experience, and collaborate on setting regional goals and timelines for the follow-up meetings.
We will share the Google Meet link and agenda with the registered members of the group soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, please simply register here.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Caitlin Barnum and Mónica Zúñiga, the Americas group leaders, are thrilled to invite you to their first virtual meet-up on Monday, May 22 at 4 pm Guatemala time (UTC-6). This first meet-up promises to be an excellent opportunity for us all to connect, exchange ideas, and explore our shared interest in systems thinking and sustainability. We will take the time to share our passion, expertise, and experience, and collaborate on setting regional goals and timelines for the follow-up meetings.
We will share the Google Meet link and agenda with the registered members of the group soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, please simply register here.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Europe Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online Event
Lucy Thompson and Tim Scarrott, Europe group leaders, are thrilled to invite you to their first virtual meet-up on Tuesday, May 23 at 7 pm London time (UTC). This first meet-up promises to be an excellent opportunity for us all to connect, exchange ideas, and explore our shared interest in systems thinking and sustainability. We will take the time to share our passion, expertise, and experience, and collaborate on setting regional goals and timelines for the follow-up meetings.
We will share the Google Meet link and agenda with the registered members of the group soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, please simply register here.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop at American School of The Hague (Onsite)
2023-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | American School of The Hague
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools onsite workshop for teachers at the American School of The Hague (ASH), Netherlands. This workshop will be led by Tom McLean (Director of International School Debrecen, Compass Facilitator).

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-session 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 (Online Course)
2023-06-25 - 2023-07-08 | Online Course
About the Course:
This 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!
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 23, 2023
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Caitlin Barnum and Mónica Zúñiga, The Americas group leaders, are thrilled to invite you to their second virtual meet-up on Monday, July 17 at 4 pm Guatemala time (UTC-6). They can’t wait to see you all and have some exciting activities around action planning for the next school year. Don’t miss it!
We will share the Google Meet link and agenda with the registered members of the group soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, please simply register here.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
2023-08-26 08:30 - 2023-08-27 16:30 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia
This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop, hosted by the International School of Phnom Penh.
Description
In this 2-day workshop, 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 and engagement as global citizens. 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. Whether you are running a school, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts, this course is for you!
Who should participate?
Educators 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.
In this workshop, you will…

Discuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context
Identify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values
Understand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking
Explore the educational uses of system thinking tools
Discover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning
Develop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom

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

REGISTRATION

If you are interested in getting more information about this workshop, visit our website here or contact us at team@compasseducation.org.

Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Online Event
Britta, Gullrukh and Michelena are excited about the upcoming meet-up on August 26 at 1 p.m. Dubai time to get to know others in the region and begin the conversation about what is happening in our schools and organizations in the Middle East and Africa. We have had many new sign-ups in our group since our last meet-up in May, and we look forward to bringing together fellow regional systems thinking and sustainability enthusiasts, teachers, and leaders.
We would love it if all new members could join in to meet and share their stories and ideas. To get on our list for those virtual meet-ups please complete this form.
We are still one of the smaller regional groups, but we are growing! You can help to grow our regional network and reach more educators who want to connect around systems thinking and sustainability. Here are 3 ways to help grow our network:

Re-post this message with an invite to your network to join us.
Invite your first-degree connections to join this group. (See the right side panel on our Engagement group page if you are already a member)
Encourage others to add their contacts to Compass Education’s list, by taking this survey: https://lnkd.in/eiiQdXx9

Taking the survey in #3 will allow us to contact you for our regional meet-ups and other events.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Systems Thinking in Sustainable Education Workshop
2023-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | UNAM University, Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad (C3) UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, CDMX, Mexico
¿Cómo podemos empoderar a las escuelas y a los estudiantes para que sean los catalizadores de un mundo mejor?
¿Cómo pueden los emprendedores, fundaciones y escuelas trabajar juntos para inspirar soluciones colectivas, equitativas y sostenibles a los desafíos que enfrentamos hoy en día?
Asista a este taller práctico y aprenda herramientas que fomentan prácticas de pensamiento sistémico, las cuales nos conducen a soluciones para un mundo mejor.
INSCRÍBASE AHORA

Asia-Pacific Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Kate Dore (UNIS Hanoi) and Zhenying Liang (UWC Thailand) are excited to invite you to the upcoming meet-up on Sunday, September 3 at 7 p.m. Singapore time (UTC+8) to get to know others in the region and begin the conversation about what is happening in our schools and organizations in the Asia-Pacific. In this meet-up, we will be focused on Service Learning and Citizenship topic.
We would love it if you could join in to meet and share their stories and ideas. To get on our list for those virtual meet-ups please complete this form.
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
2023-09-04 - 2023-10-22 | Online Course
About the Course:
This 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: September 1, 2023
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Partnerships for the Goals: Systems Thinking with Youths and Educators
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-20 | Online Event
The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, Compass Facilitators Cindy Chen and Kate Doré are sharing a poster on “Partnerships for the Goals: Systems Thinking with Youths and Educators” highlighting some of their experiences supporting youth in taking action to achieve the SDGs with Compass Tools.
Opportunities to get involved:

Free registration for the online portion
Sign up for the virtual conference, including Cindy & Kate’s poster session.
If you want to attend the in-person conference it will be in New York City.

Register Now!

Looking at Science Through the Lens of Sustainability and Systems Thinking at Toddle TIES 2023
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01 | Online Event
Cindy Chen and Teresa Tung will be presenting at the Toddle TIES 2023 virtual event on September 30 – October 1! Sign up for their sessions (details and link below) and join 50,000+ educators from around the world over 2 days for 50+ sessions – all designed to grow your practice. Get your free pass now!
Session: Sustainabilty Compass: Systemic Science Thinking (primary science strategy session) with Teresa Tung
Description: Kids are natural systems thinkers – an essential part of scientific learning! Students can inquire, question, and think like scientists when empowered with tools to investigate, research, and make connections. Join this session to discover a simple systems thinking tool – the Sustainability Compass – and learn how to elevate scientific inquiry across all primary years subjects. Experience this simple and highly effective tool through an interactive experience and generate ideas for applying it to your primary classroom.
Date: September 30 (see schedule Day 1), 12 pm UTC+8 (70 minutes session)
Session: Systems Science: Embracing Complexity & Building Sustainability Habits of Mind with Cindy Chen
Description: Looking at Science through the lens of sustainability and systems thinking explores the breadth and depth of our world. By unpacking perspectives, learners deepen understanding, build sustainability habits of mind, and embrace complexity towards more impactful and sustainable solutions – and, most importantly, empower younger scientists/ youth leaders for a more just and sustainable world. Join Cindy Chen in this engaging session to explore the Sustainability Compass and the Systems Iceberg as a strategy for exploring and expanding understanding of sustainability in Science. Let’s build habits of mind and cognitive thinking skills with your students through these analytical and practical tools.
Date: October 1 (see schedule Day 2), 12 pm UTC+8 (70 minutes session)

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-11 | Colegio Nueva Granada, Colombia
This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop, hosted and sponsored by the Tri-Association.
Description
In this 2-day workshop, 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 and engagement as global citizens. 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. Whether you are running a school, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts, this course is for you!
Who should participate?
Educators 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.
In this workshop, you will…

Discuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context
Identify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values
Understand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking
Explore the educational uses of system thinking tools
Discover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning
Develop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom

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

INFO & REGISTRATION

You can find more information about this certification course ONLINE and ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.

Sustainable Schools Day
2023-10-26 | Online Event
Join us on October 26 for Sustainable Schools Day – a day celebrating schools worldwide that are taking steps to integrate sustainability as a core value and practice in all aspects of a school community.

Ways you can ENGAGE in this special day

Contribute
Share a 1-minute video, a written response of less than 100 words, or a piece of visual art responding to the prompt “What is your school doing to practice sustainability” on our Global Sustainable Schools Day Padlet!

Learn
Explore examples from educators around the world who are working to integrate sustainability into their classrooms, curriculum and communities by checking out our educator-sourced lesson and action plan databases + the live updates on the Global Sustainable Schools Day Padlet!

Grow

Get a group of people from your school together to complete our brand new free Compass Education School Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool! It will help you reflect on ways your school community is moving toward being a more sustainable community and areas for growth to fully integrate sustainability as a core value and practice in all aspects of your community. We’re launching this tool on Sustainable Schools Day, October 26. So get on the waitlist now and plan to get a group together on the day to learn and grow!

Advocate
Do you believe that all schools should be moving towards sustainability? Help make ‘Sustainable Schools’ Day an official UN holiday. Sign our change.org petition to show your support for creating a global conversation and celebration of Sustainability Schools.

Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community (Online Course)
2023-10-30 - 2023-12-17 | Online Course
Do you want to make systemic change in your community?
How can you move from making changes to strategizing for sustainable systems change?
How can you empower your students to create sustainable change in your school community?
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, 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.
Change-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.
Registration deadline: October 27
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org
Info & Registration

The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
We are excited to announce our upcoming The Americas Regional Engagement meeting. If you are already a member of the regional group, please confirm your availability for our virtual meeting by clicking here –https://lnkd.in/gnfgGNj8
For those new to the regional group, kindly register here, and we will promptly send you the meeting link. We look forward to your participation.
https://lnkd.in/gU4sU7-A
We welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!

Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
2023-11-20 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Online Event
We look forward to another Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group virtual meet-up soon with those of you who have already been with us for previous meetups, and the many new faces that have joined us through social media or word of mouth in the last couple of months. Please mark your calendars for our next meeting!

This month we will welcome Laurence Myers, the K-12 Service Learning Coordinator at the American School of Dubai to our meeting. Laurence is a very active and inspiring regional sustainability leader that we have asked to share a little about his journey with us while we deepen our connections to each other, Compass Education and the systems thinking tools, and our region.

Our meet-up details:
Date: Monday, November 20 via Google Meet (we will also send you a Google Calendar invite for ease of joining)
Time: 7 PM UTC+3 (Use this World time buddy site to find your time zone)

We look forward to this time with you all. Please help share our group with other educators who might be interested in being part of this sustainability community by passing along this sign-up form. If you have not done so yet, please join our LinkedIn page: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA and feel free to invite other colleagues as well.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03 | Hong Kong Academy
This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop, hosted by Hong Kong Academy.

Description
Are 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?
This 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 course 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.
Whether you are running a school, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts, this course is for you!

Who should participate?
Educators 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.

In this workshop, you will…

Discuss the imperative for sustainability education in a global context
Identify sustainability dispositions and examine their compatibility with your personal educational philosophy and institutional values
Understand the relationship between sustainability and systems thinking
Explore the educational uses of system thinking tools
Discover how sustainability habits of mind can be integrated into teaching and learning
Develop unit/lesson plans to include sustainability perspectives and systems thinking tools in your classroom

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

Facilitator
Teresa Tung believes that great learning should support each child to know themselves, understand the world, and be joyful, successful and contributing global citizens. Currently, she is serving as the Secondary School Principal at Hong Kong Academy. With Compass Education since its inception, Teresa has been developing materials and facilitating workshops for educators since 2009. Teresa has experience across international schools, the International Baccalaureate, and accrediting agencies CIS and NEASC on school development, curriculum design, student agency, and Global Citizenship. Teresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Teaching from the University of Virginia, as well as a Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principals Training Center and a Certificate of Corporate Innovation from Stanford Graduate School of Business. In her downtime, Teresa is nourished by spending time with her family.

REGISTRATION

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You can find more information about this certification course ONLINE and ONSITE on our website. If you are interested and have questions, please email us at team@compasseducation.org.

Systems Thinking Tools for Teacher Training Workshop at COP28
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Expo City, Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
Systems thinking tools can build the capacity of educators, school leaders, and key education stakeholders to promote and model systemic approaches to cultivating a more sustainable world. Join us for this interactive, educator-led session to learn how!
Attendees will acquire two versatile tools they can use to assess and reflect upon sustainability efforts within their educational institutions or communities and serve as catalysts for facilitating teaching, learning, and practical actions to promote holistic sustainability education.
Join us live at COP or virtually for this workshop! Registration required.

Join us in Dubai!
To join our session at COP, please fill out the Green Zone Pass for December 2 and register for our session here.
Room Name: Al Liwan Room
Date: Saturday, 02nd Dec 2023
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Session Duration: 60 minutes
Venue Details: Greening Education Hub, Mobility Pavilion, Green Zone, EXPO City, Dubai. (Please make sure you enter from Mobility Gate)
Venue Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UitVuK97rsKPqHqTA

Join us virtually!
To join our concurrent virtual workshop, please register here to receive the Zoom information.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
2024-01-15 - 2024-03-03 | Online Course
About the Course:
This 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!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: January 12, 2024 (11:59 PM UTC)
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org
Info & Registration

Bringing More Compassion into Your Classroom
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online Event
Description
Virtual event (Zoom) with registration. A facilitated discussion focused on creating a space for educators to reflect and share ways to bring Compassion into their work, including free resources and suggestions from Compass Education and Human Education.
Give yourself the gift of an hour connecting with a community of educators practicing and fostering compassion. Take part in this discussion journey to deepen and share your understanding of methods for fostering more compassion in your classroom and community.

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Speakers
Lucy Thompson (Compass Education)
Lucy has been an elementary classroom teacher for over 10 years, working in Cambodia, Lebanon, Malaysia and Scotland. She is currently teaching Grade 5 and is the Professional Learning Coordinator at International School Aberdeen. She has a passion for integrating sustainability within the classroom, especially delving into topics using systems thinking tools and exploring a variety of perspectives. Outside of work, she enjoys playing squash and being on the coast, most recently sea kayaking.

Angela Whittaker (Institute of Human Education)

Angela has dedicated her career to serving young people. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University and a master’s in education from Old Dominion University, specializing in students with emotional and learning challenges. Angela has over 28 years of experience in education as a teacher. She designed and taught award-winning programs in environmental education and established a non-profit, Full Circle Education Center, created to address the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of students. Angela is a pragmatic visionary dedicated to redesigning K12 educational systems and instruction so they support and inspire young people to change the world for the betterment of all beings.

Betsy Farrell-Messenger
Betsy has been in the education field for 25 years. Her experience ranges from environmental education in the field to teaching in the classroom to co-developing farm animal sanctuary programs for youth. She has a M.S. degree in education from College of St. Rose and in 2014 she earned her graduate certificate in Humane Education through Valparaiso University. Betsy has developed lessons for IHE and participated in the Solutionary process pilot cohort with her middle school students. She is currently a facilitator for the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program, which encourages, inspires and supports teachers in bringing the solutionary teaching and learning to their classrooms and creating the next generation of solutionaries. Betsy lives her message of being kind and mindful of how her behaviors have an impact on people, animals, and the environment.

About LearningPlanet Festival
We are official partners of the LearningPlanet Festival 2024: 24 – 27 January! Since its launch in January 2020, the annual LearningPlanet Festival has been a free, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning. This year, we are bringing the world together on the International Day of Education, 24 January, and for 4 consecutive days, with hundreds of online and onsite events worldwide.
With over 300 partners, the Festival explores new ways of learning, teaching, researching, and making a positive impact in light of complex societal and environmental challenges. By highlighting the extraordinary diversity of actors and learning territories that are engaged at the local, national and international levels, this gathering nurtures a culture of hope and engagement.

Creating Changemakers Game: Bringing Your Core Values into the Classroom
2024-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online Course
Description
Join us for an hour of fun, celebration, and connection as we play several games designed to help us think about how we can bring the values that matter to us into our classroom. We’ll explore and share ideas of how you can integrate values like compassion, curiosity, systems thinking, sustainability, and celebration into your work. Registration required.

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Speakers
Elaine Reimann
Elaine Gwendolen Reimann is a seasoned education professional specializing in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. She has over 20 years of global teaching experience, with expertise in curriculum coordination, sustainability, and systems thinking. Elaine’s multilingual abilities and experience living on four continents provide her with valuable cross-cultural insights. Her academic credentials include a Certificate of School Management and Leadership from Harvard and a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Elaine works with an international NGO in Thailand and is the author of ‘The Supportive Classroom, Language Acquisition in a Multilingual Environment.’

Kath Lane
Kath Lane is a primary school teacher from the UK who has a passion for educating about nature and sustainability. She has been teaching for over twenty years in the UK and at international schools such as Green School, Bali and United World College of South East Asia. She has a Master’s in Educating for Sustainability and is now working as a Forest School leader and supply teacher. Kath believes that through systems thinking and connection to nature and community, we can all learn the skills and qualities needed for a sustainable world.

Kacey Dewing
During 25 years in the classroom, I strove to empower my students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world, their interconnected place within it, and their responsibility to improve it. Central to my teaching is the belief that knowledge becomes the power to do good when combined with accurate information, intellectual skills, and compassionate attitudes. As a member of the IHE team and a Solutionary Micro-Credential Program Facilitator, I guide other educators, students, and changemakers to find greater meaning and inspiration in their teaching, learning, and lives. I have B.A. degrees in geography and international studies from the University of Oregon and master’s degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Education from the University of Washington. I have travelled widely, including a year of study in Syria and Egypt. I now live in Portland, Oregon where I enjoy home and garden projects, outdoor activities, and lots of soccer.

About LearningPlanet Festival
We are official partners of the LearningPlanet Festival 2024: 24 – 27 January! Since its launch in January 2020, the annual LearningPlanet Festival has been a free, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning. This year, we are bringing the world together on the International Day of Education, 24 January, and for 4 consecutive days, with hundreds of online and onsite events worldwide.
With over 300 partners, the Festival explores new ways of learning, teaching, researching, and making a positive impact in light of complex societal and environmental challenges. By highlighting the extraordinary diversity of actors and learning territories that are engaged at the local, national and international levels, this gathering nurtures a culture of hope and engagement.

Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop (Onsite, English & Spanish)
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Colegio Interamericano
This event is an onsite Introduction to the Compass Tools workshop hosted by the Colegio Interamericano, Guatemala. This workshop will be held on February 10-11 and delivered in English and Spanish for Colegio Interamericano staff only.

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-session formats. For further inquiries about this program and pricing, visit our website or contact team@compasseducation.org.

Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop (Virtual, Spanish)
2024-02-15 16:00 - 2024-03-14 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online Workshop
This event is a 3-part (6 hours) Introduction to the Compass Tools virtual workshop sponsored by Tri-Association. This workshop will be delivered in Spanish on February 15, February 29 and March 14. This workshop is FREE with limited space and exclusive for Tri-Association member schools only.

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.
Visit Tri-Association website here to get more info about the workshop and registration in Spanish.

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