Compass Education

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!

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!

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!

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.

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)
Register Here
Download Flyer Here
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 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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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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Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Onsite Workshop)
2023-02-10 - 2023-02-11 | International School Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This workshop is a Compass Education certification workshop, hosted by the International School Aberdeen.
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

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach (Online Course)
2023-02-06 - 2023-03-26 | 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: February 3, 2023
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools Workshop at International School Basel (Onsite)
2022-12-03 | International School Basel, Switzerland
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools onsite workshop for teachers at the International School of Basel (ISB), Switzerland. This workshop will be led by our Executive Director and Compass Facilitator, Nicole Swedlow.

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.

World Cafe: A Conversation for School Community Members in Aberdeen
2022-11-24 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | International School Aberdeen, United Kingdom
How can educators work together towards a sustainable world?
How do we inspire students to become agents of positive change?
How do we know that we are having an impact and making progress?
Join us for a conversation with educators, parents, students, community members and anyone interested in thinking deeply about how educators can collaborate to encourage student agency and hope in these challenging times.
The World Cafe method is a structured conversation format that encourages open and thoughtful discussions intended to support communication from multiple perspectives and surface collective wisdom. This conversation is intended to provide an opportunity for educators in the region to explore their interest in sustainability, global citizenship, student agency, collective work and positive change.
This FREE event is hosted by International School Aberdeen and Camphill School Aberdeen, and facilitated by Compass Education, a non-profit global educator-led organisation that empowers learning communities to educate and act for a sustainable future.
When: November 24
4 pm: Welcome reception
4.30 – 6.30 pm: World Cafe activity
Where: International School Aberdeen (Pitfodels House North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9PN)
Cost: This event is FREE of charge
Registration: https://forms.gle/DHzo3gGvjXBkRzPw8

Compass Workshop for UK Educators 'Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach'
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-12 | Trust for Sustainable Living Office, UK, United Kingdom
This workshop is a special Compass Practitioner (Level 1) workshop for Educators in the United Kingdom (UK) sponsored by the Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL).
Description
Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) and Compass Education are partnering to connect educators in the UK region to resources and to empower them to create a more sustainable world.
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?
Classroom educators, program leaders, curriculum leaders, heads of schools and educators who are based in the UK and seeking sustainability education credentials.
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

WORKSHOP INFO AND REGISTRATION

Applying the Sustainability Compass to Navigate SDGs
2022-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Do you want to get your hands on tools that integrate sustainability into student learning?

Join the Green Educators and Compass Education team in a conversation about the Sustainability Compass model, an extremely useful tool for educators to start educating for sustainability. Discover the model and how it can be used from the perspective of students, teachers and the school leadership teams. With real-world examples to build off, be inspired and ready to implement the model in your own learning environment – wherever you are in the world.

The Sustainability Compass is a powerful tool commonly used at Green School Bali. It ensures we as a school community look at sustainability in a holistic fashion. In this talk, we will learn a little about the model, and how it is used when discussing SDGs from the student perspective, teacher perspective, and within the leadership team. With real-world examples to build off, we aim to leave our viewers inspired and ready to implement the model in their own learning environments everywhere.

Speakers :

Noan Fesnoux (Green Educators Program Lead as Moderator)
Kate O’Connell (IB PYP and Compass Education Facilitator)
Dan McCloy (Head of Middle School)
Angie Kilbane (Middle School Thematic and Literacy Teacher)
Gusde (Grade 11 Student)

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World Cafe: A Conversation for Educators in Hungary
2022-11-04 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | REAL School Budapest, Hungary
How can educators work together towards a sustainable world?
How do we inspire students to become agents of positive change?
Join us for a conversation with educators, community members, students and anyone interested in thinking deeply about how educators can collaborate to encourage student agency and hope in these challenging times.
The World Cafe method is a structured conversation format that encourages open and thoughtful discussions intended to support communication from multiple perspectives and surface collective wisdom. This conversation is intended to provide an opportunity for educators in the region to explore their interest in sustainability, global citizenship, student agency, collective work and positive change.
This FREE event is facilitated by Compass Education, a non-profit global educator-led organisation that empowers learning communities to educate and act for a sustainable future.
When: November 4
12 pm: REAL School Budapest guided tour by Barna Barath (Founder)
12:30 pm: Lunch at REAL School Planteen (vegan cafe). Fixed price.
1:00 – 3:00 pm: World Cafe Conversation
Where: REAL School Budapest (Budapest Záhony utca 7 U2 building, Záhony u. 7, 1031), Hungary
Cost: This event is free of charge but space is limited and registration is required
Registration: https://forms.gle/PszxkbcsnfAWS18B6

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Onsite)
2022-11-02 08:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | International School of Debrecen, Hungary
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools onsite workshop for teachers at the International School of Debrecen (ISD), Hungary. This workshop will be led by our facilitators, Nicole Swedlow and Tom McLean.

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
2022-10-10 - 2022-11-27 | Online Course
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: October 9
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Systems Change for a Sustainable World: Becoming a Change Maker in Your Community
2022-09-19 - 2022-11-06 | Online Course
This is a Compass Educator (Level 2) certification course, designed for educators who have completed the Compass Practitioner (Level 1) course and want to learn more about how to create systems change in their community.
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator-guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. In this course, participants explore the challenges and means of integrating sustainability values, principles and practice into education. Special emphasis is placed on the use of systems thinking tools to bring about change and enhance teaching and learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application within their own subject disciplines and as agents of change for school transformation.
Registration deadline: September 16
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Onsite)
2022-09-15 - 2022-09-16 | The Columbus School, Colombia
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools onsite workshop for teachers at The Columbus School, Colombia. This workshop will be delivered in English and Spanish in three sessions.
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.

Compass Webinar 'Increasing Youth Agency & Impact in Critical Times: Systems Thinking for Student Service Learning & Leadership'
2022-09-04 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online Event
Are you trying to engage your students in impactful service learning?
Do you want to uplift students’ voices and actions for greater impact?

Join us for the second webinar in our series on Increasing Youth Agency and Impact in Critical Times: Systems Thinking for Student Service Learning and Leadership to explore these questions and more.
About the Webinar
We know that our students have the passion and the power to make a difference in their communities. How can we as educators help them design and implement impactful service and community projects that help them learn about their community, important life skills, leadership and more?
Join us for our second webinar with inspiring education leaders from international schools who are guiding the development of strong service and sustainability programs that empower students as community leaders. They will share insights, strategies, and tools for enabling students to engage positively and thoughtfully in the world with a specific focus on how system thinking tools can be used to support student leadership in service learning.
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Introduction to the Compass Tools: Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom (Virtual)
2022-08-16 - 2022-08-19 | Cayman International School, Cayman Islands
This event is a 3-part Introduction to the Compass Tools virtual workshop for teachers at Cayman International School, Cayman Islands. This workshop will be delivered in three sessions.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2022-06-27 - 2022-08-14 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of three people and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: June 26
Course info: https://compasseducation.org/compass-education-level-1-online-course/
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lynda Rolph
Head of Community at Traidhos Three Generation Barge Program

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

Steve Sostak
Co-founder and Director at Inspire Citizens

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

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

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