August Institute 2017

Call for Presenters Representatives from these organizations participated in August Institute 2016: Bee Girl Cascade-Siskiyou Nat’l Monument (BLM) Coyote Trails Nature Center Environmental Education Ass. of OR Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School / Diack Ecology Education Program Lava Beds Nat’l Monument (NPS) Logos Charter School Lomakatsi McGregor Park (BLM) Mount Ashland Ski Area North Mountain Park Nature Center Oregon Caves Nat’l Monument (NPS) Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Science Teachers Association Rogue Disposal Rogue River Watershed Council Rogue Valley Council of Governments Rogue Valley Farm to School Rogue Valley Pollinator Project Sanctuary One ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum Siskiyou Chapter—Native Plant Society Siskiyou Field Institute SOLVE So Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) So Oregon Education Service District So Oregon Research and Extension Center So Oregon University—Environmental Education Program So Oregon University – The Farm, Center for Sustainability US Fish and Wildlife Service

Current 2017 Partners and Sponsors: Environmental Education Ass. of OR Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District Klamath Outdoor Science School North Mountain Park Nature Center Logos Charter School Rogue Valley Farm to School Sanctuary One Siskiyou Field Institute SOLVE So Oregon Education Service District So Oregon Research and Extension Center So Oregon University—Environmental Education Program

Submissions Accepted until all times are filled Southern Oregon Regional Environmental Education Leaders (SOREEL) is pleased to issue a call for presenters for August Institute 2017 held on August 14th—17th. This annual environmental education workshop provides professional development to 40 K-12th grade teachers through learning sessions, a resource fair and field trips. SOREEL connects organizations and educators that focus on science and environmental education in Southern Oregon.

Theme: Exploring

through Citizen Science

Type of Presentations:     

3 hours learning session (Mon., Tues. and Wed.) 3 hour field experience (Mon., Tues. and Wed.) 1.5 hour learning session (Mon. Tues. and Wed.) 30 minute table session (Tuesday morning) Field trip (Thursday)

When responding to this call, please consider both the workshop theme and how your presentation will fit into the Common Core and/or Next Generation Science Standards.

Presentations should contain:     

Hand-on interactive elements Time Outside Activity suggestions for teachers to implement in the classroom Ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion Time for teacher interaction and brainstorming

Please email your submission to: [email protected] by January 31, 2017 and include the following:      

Name, title, organization, city, email, phone number Title and description of your session or field experience How your presentation fits with the theme The type of hands-on engagement offered to teachers How will you incorporate diversity and inclusion Do you have a preferred day or time (morning/afternoon)?

Confirmations of submissions and notifications of acceptance will be emailed. Further Information contact [email protected]