Complete Certification Series- Cohort 10

Summary

Become a confident and knowledgeable garden educator that inspires a love of learning, an appreciation of healthy food, and connection to nature in every child through garden-based education! Throughout all 4 courses participants will learn how to set up their garden classroom as a safe and welcoming space that honors diversity and inclusion while supporting each child’s social and emotional wellbeing. We will learn gardening tips and tricks with children while also demonstrating activities that engage children in using their senses to explore the natural world. We will learn how to use a garden to breathe life into standards-based lessons based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core Language Arts and Math. Additionally we will use Life Lab lessons and recipes to explore effective ways to teach nutrition and encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. In the last course, we will discuss key elements of building a strong school garden culture. And explore different, sustainable school garden program models; planning tools to align year-round garden activities with academic and garden care goals; methods for assessing garden programs; and strategies for increasing funding.

Description

OVERVIEW

Live interactive virtual sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 PST each week from February 3rd - March 26th, 2025.
. There will also be asynchronous work to be completed on your own time and 2 30-minute individual coaching sessions scheduled at a time that works best for you. 

Audience

 K-6 classroom teachers, garden educators, and organizations interested in supporting garden-based learning on small and large scales.

COST

$1,400 for all 4 modules and certification

Included

  • Sixteen (16)  90-minute synchronous virtual sessions that include discussions, sharing of resources,
    hands-on demonstration lessons, and community building.
  • Asynchronous content that can be completed on your own time 
  • Two (2) one-on-one personalized coaching session that includes specific feedback catered to your needs. 
  • Relevant resources in digital format
  • A copy of The Growing Classroom 
  • Free Seeds!

Optional Graduate Education Credit Available

Cancellation Policy:  We understand plans can change. Should you wish to drop the series before January 20, 2025  you will be issued a full refund less an $50 administrative fee. For cancellations after January 20, 2025, you will be issued a full refund (less the administrative fee) ONLY if we are only able to fill your spot by someone else. We understand this is a big commitment, please consider the requirements before joining the certification series.

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