the whole school “hook” using plt outdoors...some teachers like being outside and know children...
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The Whole School “Hook”
Using PLT Outdoors
Laura Duffey
Minnesota PLT
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A little history Statute Forgotten boxes It’s alive!
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3 parts
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1. The Site
Nearby nature
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2. Teacher cohort
Army of support
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3. The Tools
Activity Board
Only the best
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Why do schools want this?
Outdoor classroom/lessons are visible to community Parents want it (heightened awareness of NDD) Schools need help managing their site
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Some teachers like being outside and know children learn better outdoors. School forest are non-political/non-controversial, because the kids come to “own” it.
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Outcomes of Whole-School Approach That Use Outdoors Bayview afterschool program Waconia test scores Grand Rapids FFA champs Teachers come/go; but the site stays
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2012: Governor Dayton recognized our program as one of the top 10 programs to help Minnesotans get the education and skills needed to achieve their goals.
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It takes work to set up long-term support
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How to select a school They come to us We vett inquiries for appropriateness and commitment
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Vetting
1. The site
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Vetting 2. The legal stuff
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3. The point-of-contact
Vetting
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4. The application Deed Map Legal description Committee School board resolution
Vetting
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5. The designation
Vetting
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Deliverables! Needed for long-term success
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The school will
1. Maintain a point-of-contact
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The school will 2. Do at least 5 activities/year
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The school will
3. Annual report
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The school will
4. Support their outdoor classroom
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The school will
5. Distribute materials & communication that we give them
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The program will 1. Provide & share activities
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The program will 2. Hold school accountable/ help during transitions
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The program will 3. Connect school with NR professionals, volunteers, etc.
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The program will 3. Provide professional development
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The program will 5. Provide a stewardship plan
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The program will 5. Maintain open communication, but not too much
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The program will 7. Be here long-term
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GRAVY! GPS loaner kits Stipends to attend events Webinars Tree cookies Field desks Mailings Signs Seedlings
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The workshop Multiple visits Goal: Learn how to teach outdoors, using PLT and other tools
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Workshop goals Get outdoor activities Get to know the site • How to get there with students • ID • Cool spots • Gear they already have/where
Raise level of comfort teaching outside
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Workshop goals Learn what the other teachers are doing!
Raise level of comfort teaching outside
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Setting up a whole school program What would you like to provide schools now? In 5 years? In 20?
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With whom can YOU partner?
Green Schools Dept of Education program USFS Forest for Every Classroom Dept of Natural Resources Your NAAEE affiliate
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