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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop for Educators in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to embed climate education in your curriculum? Do you want to empower your students to take civic action to address climate change? How can you be a leader of the climate education movement in your community? \nCompass Education is pleased to offer a three-part virtual Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the  Classroom workshop series for educators across the Europe region. This workshop will be delivered in English and held in 3 parts: \nPart 1: April 9\, 4-6 pm Central European Time (CET) \nPart 2: April 23\, 4-6 pm Central European Time (CET) \nPart 3: May 7\, 4-6 pm Central European Time (CET) \nThis workshop is made possible through a partnership with the American School of the Hague (ASH). \n  \nAbout the Workshop\nThis highly interactive workshop series will introduce participants to the fundamentals of systems thinking and teach them to use the versatile systems thinking tools\, The Sustainability Compass and the Systems Iceberg\, to integrate sustainability and climate issues into their work. Participants will leave this series with a plan to use systems thinking to integrate sustainability into their work or engage their students in action for sustainability. \nAny classroom educator or school administrator currently working in Europe and eager to bring sustainability and systems thinking into their classrooms\, communities\, and culture is eligible to register. One of the goals of this workshop is to build community among schools in Europe so they can collaborate and exchange ideas to build sustainability\, systems thinking\, and impactful student engagement in their classrooms and community work. \n  \nRegistration\n  \n  \n     \nDownload Flyer \n  \n  \n\n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/intro-to-the-compass-tools-apr-may2024/
LOCATION:Online Workshop
CATEGORIES:Introductory,Online Course,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230821T025452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T025452Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240202T064231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T074125Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240201T013924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T021245Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Compass Tools Virtual Workshop Series: Systems Thinking for Climate Education & Civic Action
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to embed climate education in your curriculum? Do you want to empower your students to take civic action to address climate change? How can you be a leader of the climate education movement in your community? \nCompass Education is pleased to offer a three-part (March 14\, 21 and 28) virtual Introduction to the Compass Tools workshop series this spring for educators across North America on ‘Systems Thinking for Climate Education and Civic Action.’ \nThis highly interactive workshop series will introduce participants to the fundamentals of systems thinking and teach them to use the versatile systems thinking tools\, The Sustainability Compass and the Systems Iceberg\, to integrate sustainability and climate issues into their work. Participants will leave this series with a plan to use systems thinking to integrate climate education into their work or engage their students in civic action for sustainability. \nAny classroom educator or school administrator currently working in Canada\, Mexico\, or the United States is eligible to apply. We especially encourage educators working in public or government schools with limited access to professional learning funds to apply. This workshop will be held in English. \nApply Here
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/introduction-to-the-compass-tools-virtual-workshop-series-systems-thinking-for-climate-education-civic-action/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Introductory,Online Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240229T005932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T010136Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Educators and the SDGs: World Cafe Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive conversation among sustainability educators and enthusiasts. We will use the dynamic World Cafe conversation technique to share ideas\, make connections and build opportunities for collaboration as we discuss the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in K-12 education. Expand your national and global network while learning from like-minded educators and walk away with new powerful tools in your educator toolkit. Return to your school reinvigorated and with new strategies for approaching sustainability education in classrooms and schools. \nTakeaways: \n\nKnowledge and insights about sustainability education in different contexts and school communities\nTakeaways of how to use the World Cafe method to foster collaborative conversations on any topic\nConnection to a national and global network of sustainability educators and SDG enthusiasts
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sustainability-educators-and-the-sdgs-world-cafe-meetup/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin
CATEGORIES:Special Event,World Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240116T021251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T021337Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop (Virtual\, Spanish)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nThis 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. \nVisit Tri-Association website here to get more info about the workshop and registration in Spanish. \n  \n    \nDownload Flyer \n 
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/introduction-to-the-compass-tools-workshop-tri-association-2024/
LOCATION:Online Workshop
CATEGORIES:Introductory,Online Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240202T072936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T015932Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop (Onsite\, English & Spanish)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nThis 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. \n  \n\n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/intro-to-the-compass-tools-colegio-interamericano-feb2024/
LOCATION:Colegio Interamericano
CATEGORIES:Introductory,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20240111T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T045147Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Changemakers Game: Bringing Your Core Values into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin 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. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers\nElaine Reimann\nElaine 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.’ \n  \nKath Lane\nKath 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. \n  \nKacey Dewing\nDuring 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. \n  \nAbout LearningPlanet Festival\nWe 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.\nWith 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/creating-changemakers-game-bringing-your-core-values-into-the-classroom-jan27/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T170000
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CREATED:20240110T231941Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing More Compassion into Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description\nVirtual 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. \nGive 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. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers\nLucy Thompson (Compass Education)\nLucy 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. \n  \nAngela Whittaker (Institute of Human Education)\n \nAngela 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. \n  \nBetsy Farrell-Messenger\nBetsy 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. \n  \nAbout LearningPlanet Festival\nWe 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.\nWith 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/bringing-more-compassion-into-your-classroom-jan25/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230821T023756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T030410Z
UID:19761-1705276800-1709510399@compasseducation.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20231121T231239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T110232Z
UID:20617-1701525600-1701529200@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Systems Thinking Tools for Teacher Training Workshop at COP28
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAttendees 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. \nJoin us live at COP or virtually for this workshop! Registration required. \n  \nJoin us in Dubai!\nTo join our session at COP\, please fill out the Green Zone Pass for December 2 and register for our session here. \nRoom Name: Al Liwan Room \nDate: Saturday\, 02nd Dec 2023 \nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 pm \nSession Duration: 60 minutes \nVenue Details: Greening Education Hub\, Mobility Pavilion\, Green Zone\, EXPO City\, Dubai. (Please make sure you enter from Mobility Gate) \nVenue Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UitVuK97rsKPqHqTA \n  \nJoin us virtually!\nTo join our concurrent virtual workshop\, please register here to receive the Zoom information.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/systems-thinking-tools-for-teacher-training-workshop-at-cop28/
LOCATION:Expo City\, Dubai\, UAE\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20231105T031305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T040653Z
UID:20462-1701475200-1701647999@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by Hong Kong Academy. \n  \nDescription\nAre you looking to build a culture of sustainability in your school? \nDo you want to empower your educators and equip them with tools for transformative learning? \nDo 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 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. \nWhether you are running a school\, facilitating a conversation in your classroom or working with young people in other contexts\, this course 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\nthe 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 course?\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\n  \nFacilitator\nTeresa 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \n  \n   \nDownload Workshop Flyer\n  \nYou 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-hka-dec2023/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Academy
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20231113T041959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T062915Z
UID:20502-1700510400-1700514000@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThis 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.\n\n\nOur meet-up details: \nDate: Monday\, November 20 via Google Meet (we will also send you a Google Calendar invite for ease of joining)\nTime: 7 PM UTC+3 (Use this World time buddy site to find your time zone)\n\n\nWe 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/middle-east-and-africa-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-nov2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20231101T140608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T140608Z
UID:20446-1699286400-1699290000@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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 \nFor those new to the regional group\, kindly register here\, and we will promptly send you the meeting link. We look forward to your participation.\nhttps://lnkd.in/gU4sU7-A \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/the-americas-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-nov2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230308T021159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T025333Z
UID:18403-1698624000-1702857599@compasseducation.org
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-oct-dec-2023/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230925T082605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T023421Z
UID:20088-1698278400-1698364799@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Schools Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nWays you can ENGAGE in this special day\n\n  \nContribute\nShare 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! \n  \nLearn\nExplore 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! \n  \nGrow\n\nGet 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! \n  \nAdvocate\nDo 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sustainable-schools-day/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230828T052736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T052736Z
UID:19829-1696896000-1697068799@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted and sponsored by the Tri-Association. \nDescription\nIn 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! \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\nthe practical application of sustainability education looks like. \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\nWhat will you take away from this course?\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\nINFO & REGISTRATION\n  \nYou 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-triassociation-oct2023/
LOCATION:Colegio Nueva Granada\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230910T090139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T090139Z
UID:19880-1696032000-1696204799@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Looking at Science Through the Lens of Sustainability and Systems Thinking at Toddle TIES 2023
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSession: Sustainabilty Compass: Systemic Science Thinking (primary science strategy session) with Teresa Tung\nDescription: 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.\nDate: September 30 (see schedule Day 1)\, 12 pm UTC+8 (70 minutes session) \nSession: Systems Science: Embracing Complexity & Building Sustainability Habits of Mind with Cindy Chen\nDescription: 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.\nDate: October 1 (see schedule Day 2)\, 12 pm UTC+8 (70 minutes session)
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/looking-at-science-through-the-lens-of-sustainability-and-systems-thinking-at-toddle-ties-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230821T050957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T050957Z
UID:19783-1694995200-1695254399@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships for the Goals: Systems Thinking with Youths and Educators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpportunities to get involved: \n\nFree registration for the online portion\nSign up for the virtual conference\, including Cindy & Kate’s poster session. \nIf you want to attend the in-person conference it will be in New York City.\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/partnerships-for-the-goals-systems-thinking-with-youths-and-educators-virtual-poster/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20221115T140956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T115553Z
UID:17725-1693785600-1698019199@compasseducation.org
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: September 1\, 2023 \nCourse info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/ \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-level1-online-course-sept-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230825T030022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T030022Z
UID:19820-1693767600-1693771200@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/asia-pacific-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-sept2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230821T044720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T045817Z
UID:19779-1693411200-1693422000@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Systems Thinking in Sustainable Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:¿Cómo podemos empoderar a las escuelas y a los estudiantes para que sean los catalizadores de un mundo mejor? \n¿Cómo pueden los emprendedores\, fundaciones y escuelas trabajar juntos para inspirar soluciones colectivas\, equitativas y sostenibles a los desafíos que enfrentamos hoy en día? \nAsista a este taller práctico y aprenda herramientas que fomentan prácticas de pensamiento sistémico\, las cuales nos conducen a soluciones para un mundo mejor. \nINSCRÍBASE AHORA
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/systems-thinking-in-sustainable-education-workshop/
LOCATION:UNAM University\, Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad (C3) UNAM\, Ciudad Universitaria\, CDMX\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230826T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230825T023214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T023214Z
UID:19817-1693054800-1693058400@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Middle East and Africa Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe 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: \n\nRe-post this message with an invite to your network to join us.\nInvite your first-degree connections to join this group. (See the right side panel on our Engagement group page if you are already a member)\nEncourage others to add their contacts to Compass Education’s list\, by taking this survey: https://lnkd.in/eiiQdXx9\n\nTaking the survey in #3 will allow us to contact you for our regional meet-ups and other events. \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/middleeast-africa-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-aug2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230826T083000
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop\, hosted by the International School of Phnom Penh. \nDescription\nIn 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! \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\nthe practical application of sustainability education looks like. \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\nWhat will you take away from this course?\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\nREGISTRATION\n  \nIf you are interested in getting more information about this workshop\, visit our website here or contact us at team@compasseducation.org.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/level1-workshop-ispp-aug2023/
LOCATION:International School of Phnom Penh\, Cambodia\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Certification,Onsite Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230711T083018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T083018Z
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SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe 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. \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/the-americas-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-july2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20221115T140700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T141128Z
UID:17723-1687651200-1688860799@compasseducation.org
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: June 23\, 2023 \nCourse info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/ \nInquiries: team@compasseducation.org
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-level1-online-course-jun-jul-2023/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Certification,Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230526T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T072731Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop at American School of The Hague (Onsite)
DESCRIPTION: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). \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nThis 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. \n  \n\n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/introduction-to-the-compass-tools-workshop-ash-onsite-may26-2023/
LOCATION:American School of The Hague
CATEGORIES:Introductory,Onsite Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T200000
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SUMMARY:Europe Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/europe-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-may2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224024
CREATED:20230509T005538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T005538Z
UID:18931-1684771200-1684774800@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Engagement Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe welcome any suggestions or questions you may have and look forward to seeing you all soon!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/the-americas-compass-engagement-group-meet-up-may2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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