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SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW: State of Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Get WILD with WDFW’s State of Salmon Unit! \nVirtual Workshop + 3rd Grade Science Unit \nWhat’s going on with salmon in Washington state? In this interactive\, NGSS-aligned unit\, students become environmental problem solvers and solution seekers! \n(Unit resources available in both English and Spanish) \nPair it with your salmon or trout-in-the-classroom program to bring lifecycles and local habitats to life! \nWhat You’ll Get: \n– FREE\, easy-to-teach\, phenomena-based lessons \n– Hands-on activities using real-world issues \n– Cross-curricular connections with math\, art\, and ELA \n– 3.5 WA State Approved STEM clock hours \nPlease note: While this curriculum is designed for 3rd grade\, the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts work in the 3rd-5th grade band. \nQuestions about Content or the workshops – please email Megan Rivard\, MRivard@pacificeducationinstitute.org
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-state-of-salmon-2/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20260226T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182415Z
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SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW: State of Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Get WILD with WDFW’s State of Salmon Unit! \nVirtual Workshop + 3rd Grade Science Unit \nWhat’s going on with salmon in Washington state? In this interactive\, NGSS-aligned unit\, students become environmental problem solvers and solution seekers! \n(Unit resources available in both English and Spanish) \nPair it with your salmon or trout-in-the-classroom program to bring lifecycles and local habitats to life! \nWhat You’ll Get: \n– FREE\, easy-to-teach\, phenomena-based lessons \n– Hands-on activities using real-world issues \n– Cross-curricular connections with math\, art\, and ELA \n– 3.5 WA State Approved STEM clock hours \nPlease note: While this curriculum is designed for 3rd grade\, the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts work in the 3rd-5th grade band. \nQuestions about Content or the workshops – please email Megan Rivard\, MRivard@pacificeducationinstitute.org
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-state-of-salmon-2/2026-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20251217T011223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T011223Z
UID:11195-1769098500-1769104800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW! State of Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Get WILD with WDFW’s State of Salmon Unit! \nVirtual Workshop + 3rd Grade Science Unit \nWhat’s going on with salmon in Washington state? In this interactive\, NGSS-aligned unit\, students become environmental problem solvers and solution seekers! \n(Unit resources available in both English and Spanish) \nPair it with your salmon or trout-in-the-classroom program to bring lifecycles and local habitats to life! \nJump on in – and we can all become Salmonid Superheroes! \nSee Registration Page for Full Details – https://www.tfaforms.com/5201415 \nThis is a live online ZOOM workshop\, not a recording.  \nA solid internet connection is encouraged.  \nAttendance on both days is required to be eligible for clock hours.  \nPartial hours are not offered. \nPlease note: While this curriculum is designed for 3rd grade\, the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts work in the 3rd-5th grade band. \nQuestions about Content or the workshops – please email Megan Rivard\, MRivard@pacificeducationinstitute.org
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-state-of-salmon/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20251217T011223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T011223Z
UID:11193-1769012100-1769018400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW! State of Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Get WILD with WDFW’s State of Salmon Unit! \nVirtual Workshop + 3rd Grade Science Unit \nWhat’s going on with salmon in Washington state? In this interactive\, NGSS-aligned unit\, students become environmental problem solvers and solution seekers! \n(Unit resources available in both English and Spanish) \nPair it with your salmon or trout-in-the-classroom program to bring lifecycles and local habitats to life! \nJump on in – and we can all become Salmonid Superheroes! \nSee Registration Page for Full Details – https://www.tfaforms.com/5201415 \nThis is a live online ZOOM workshop\, not a recording.  \nA solid internet connection is encouraged.  \nAttendance on both days is required to be eligible for clock hours.  \nPartial hours are not offered. \nPlease note: While this curriculum is designed for 3rd grade\, the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts work in the 3rd-5th grade band. \nQuestions about Content or the workshops – please email Megan Rivard\, MRivard@pacificeducationinstitute.org
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-state-of-salmon/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20251204T184014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T011058Z
UID:11181-1768176000-1773446399@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to FieldSTEM Winter Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Self-Paced Online Course\nIntroduction to FieldSTEM – Asynchronous Course – Winter Cohort\nIntroduction to FieldSTEM is an online course designed for K-12 educators who are interested in incorporating outdoor\, place-based learning into their classrooms. Participants will learn about the benefits of outdoor learning for students\, and how the FieldSTEM model can support them in integrating their current content with local issues. You may join the cohort anytime before registration closes on Sunday January 26th at midnight! \nRegistration open 12/1 – 1/8 for course access starting Monday 1/12\nRegistrations received 1/9 or later – Course access will begin Monday 2/12\nYou may join the cohort anytime before registration closes on Sunday January 26th at midnight! \nYou will have 6 weeks to complete the course after your access begins\n\n\n6 WA State Approved STEM clock hours \n(formal K-12 educators only)\n\nSee registration page for full details – https://www.tfaforms.com/5203548\n\nAs of October 1st\, Washington State has added a new sales tax on the professional development courses offered at PEI. As a result\, we have increased the registration fee to include the tax now required by the Department of Revenue. We apologize for the inconvenience. \n\n 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/introduction-to-fieldstem-winter-cohort/2026-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Asynchronous Course,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20250129T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213541Z
UID:10056-1748363400-1748368800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study\nWelcome Washington Formal K-12 Educators! \nJoin PEI for a book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 25th\, each monthly book study session will include an asynchronous exercise and guided community discussion time via Zoom. Teachers will reflect on the applications of the book to their teaching practice and make progress towards meaningful integration of Indigenous ways of knowing into their teaching content. \nSessions will be held online\, ZOOM\, Tuesdays\, 4:30PM to 6PM \nPlease join us; 2/25\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/06\, and 5/27 \nEarn – 15 WA State Approved Clock hours \n  \nYou must attend all sessions and complete the assigned activities to earn clock hours. Partial clock hours are not available.  \n  \nThis Event is at Max Capacity. Registration is closed. We hope to see you at another workshop with us soon.\n  \nPlease sign up for our mailing list or reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM coordinator to get information on the next Book Study or Workshop. If you have not connected with your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator\, please go here. 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/braiding-sweetgrass-2025-book-study/2025-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Book Study,Multi-Day Event,Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20250129T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213541Z
UID:10055-1746549000-1746554400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study\nWelcome Washington Formal K-12 Educators! \nJoin PEI for a book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 25th\, each monthly book study session will include an asynchronous exercise and guided community discussion time via Zoom. Teachers will reflect on the applications of the book to their teaching practice and make progress towards meaningful integration of Indigenous ways of knowing into their teaching content. \nSessions will be held online\, ZOOM\, Tuesdays\, 4:30PM to 6PM \nPlease join us; 2/25\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/06\, and 5/27 \nEarn – 15 WA State Approved Clock hours \n  \nYou must attend all sessions and complete the assigned activities to earn clock hours. Partial clock hours are not available.  \n  \nThis Event is at Max Capacity. Registration is closed. We hope to see you at another workshop with us soon.\n  \nPlease sign up for our mailing list or reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM coordinator to get information on the next Book Study or Workshop. If you have not connected with your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator\, please go here. 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/braiding-sweetgrass-2025-book-study/2025-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Book Study,Multi-Day Event,Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20250129T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213541Z
UID:10054-1744734600-1744740000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study\nWelcome Washington Formal K-12 Educators! \nJoin PEI for a book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 25th\, each monthly book study session will include an asynchronous exercise and guided community discussion time via Zoom. Teachers will reflect on the applications of the book to their teaching practice and make progress towards meaningful integration of Indigenous ways of knowing into their teaching content. \nSessions will be held online\, ZOOM\, Tuesdays\, 4:30PM to 6PM \nPlease join us; 2/25\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/06\, and 5/27 \nEarn – 15 WA State Approved Clock hours \n  \nYou must attend all sessions and complete the assigned activities to earn clock hours. Partial clock hours are not available.  \n  \nThis Event is at Max Capacity. Registration is closed. We hope to see you at another workshop with us soon.\n  \nPlease sign up for our mailing list or reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM coordinator to get information on the next Book Study or Workshop. If you have not connected with your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator\, please go here. 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/braiding-sweetgrass-2025-book-study/2025-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Book Study,Multi-Day Event,Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20250129T213540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213540Z
UID:10053-1742315400-1742320800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study\nWelcome Washington Formal K-12 Educators! \nJoin PEI for a book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 25th\, each monthly book study session will include an asynchronous exercise and guided community discussion time via Zoom. Teachers will reflect on the applications of the book to their teaching practice and make progress towards meaningful integration of Indigenous ways of knowing into their teaching content. \nSessions will be held online\, ZOOM\, Tuesdays\, 4:30PM to 6PM \nPlease join us; 2/25\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/06\, and 5/27 \nEarn – 15 WA State Approved Clock hours \n  \nYou must attend all sessions and complete the assigned activities to earn clock hours. Partial clock hours are not available.  \n  \nThis Event is at Max Capacity. Registration is closed. We hope to see you at another workshop with us soon.\n  \nPlease sign up for our mailing list or reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM coordinator to get information on the next Book Study or Workshop. If you have not connected with your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator\, please go here. 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/braiding-sweetgrass-2025-book-study/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Book Study,Multi-Day Event,Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20250129T213540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213540Z
UID:10052-1740501000-1740506400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass 2025 Book Study\nWelcome Washington Formal K-12 Educators! \nJoin PEI for a book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 25th\, each monthly book study session will include an asynchronous exercise and guided community discussion time via Zoom. Teachers will reflect on the applications of the book to their teaching practice and make progress towards meaningful integration of Indigenous ways of knowing into their teaching content. \nSessions will be held online\, ZOOM\, Tuesdays\, 4:30PM to 6PM \nPlease join us; 2/25\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/06\, and 5/27 \nEarn – 15 WA State Approved Clock hours \n  \nYou must attend all sessions and complete the assigned activities to earn clock hours. Partial clock hours are not available.  \n  \nThis Event is at Max Capacity. Registration is closed. We hope to see you at another workshop with us soon.\n  \nPlease sign up for our mailing list or reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM coordinator to get information on the next Book Study or Workshop. If you have not connected with your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator\, please go here. 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/braiding-sweetgrass-2025-book-study/2025-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Book Study,Multi-Day Event,Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240916T213324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T213324Z
UID:8887-1733907600-1733918400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM Implementation for School and District Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Strategic FieldSTEM Action Planning Session!\nWednesday December 11th –  9am to 12pm\n\nWe invite school and district leadership teams to participate in a collaborative\, in-person event designed to support the development of your 2025-2026 FieldSTEM implementation plans. This session will provide an opportunity for your leadership team to: \n– Meet with your regional coordinator\n– Deepen your understanding of the core beliefs of FieldSTEM\n– Assess current progress along the FieldSTEM continuum\n– Celebrate successes and identify growth areas\n– Develop a comprehensive action plan for the upcoming school year \nThis session is an essential step in ensuring a cohesive\, forward-thinking approach to FieldSTEM across your school or district. Bring your full leadership team\, including all individuals responsible for FieldSTEM implementation\, and leave with a clear plan to elevate FieldSTEM in your community.\n  \nThis event is not open to the public. If you are interested in having a workshop like this\, please reach out to your Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator. If you are unsure who your coordinator is\, please go HERE. \n 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-implementation-for-school-and-district-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Online,Special Event,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240916T165056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T165056Z
UID:8876-1728118800-1728129600@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW: Green Crab Alert
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourselves for a thrilling adventure into the world of the European green crab\, the most notorious invader of our estuaries! This is no ordinary training session—it’s a journey into the unknown\, where danger lurks beneath the waves and heroes are made in the classroom. \nIn this unit\, students will:\nUncover the threat of European green crabs.\nExplore the mysterious estuary and its inhabitants.\nPredict the impact on the estuary food web.\nSimulate the effects of these invaders.\nEvaluate control methods in Washington state. \nThis mini unit can stand alone or supplement OpenSci Ed unit 7.5. Designed for easy implementation. \nThis workshop is open to all K-12 Educators. The material is designed for grades 6-8. \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-green-crab-alert/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240404T223009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T223009Z
UID:8618-1716307200-1716314400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Field Investigations 102
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Field Investigations 102\nTuesdays 4/30  & 5/21 from 4-6 PM\n  \nWelcome Washington K-12 Formal Educators\n  \nExpand meaningful outdoor learning with PEI’s Advanced Field Investigations 102 workshop\, building on our foundational 101 session in this enriching two-part virtual series. \nDiscover ways our NGSS-aligned Field Investigations guide can be used to hone phenomena observation\, data collection\, and data communication with students. Connect with fellow educators and a community partner dedicated to advancing field-based education\, exploring wildfire impact in Washington state as an example of how place-based connections can engage students in relevant learning experiences.\nYou won’t want to miss this dynamic professional learning opportunity to empower your students as stewards of the environment.\n \n6 WA STEM Clock Hours will be offered to participants who attend both sessions on April 30th and May 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and complete all asynchronous work.\nA $75.00 stipend will also be available to participants who complete the optional advanced planning assignment. \n  \nRegistration is first come\, first served to our first 25 participants—reserve your spot now!\n  \n 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/advanced-field-investigations-102/2024-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240404T223009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T223009Z
UID:8617-1714492800-1714500000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Field Investigations 102
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Field Investigations 102\nTuesdays 4/30  & 5/21 from 4-6 PM\n  \nWelcome Washington K-12 Formal Educators\n  \nExpand meaningful outdoor learning with PEI’s Advanced Field Investigations 102 workshop\, building on our foundational 101 session in this enriching two-part virtual series. \nDiscover ways our NGSS-aligned Field Investigations guide can be used to hone phenomena observation\, data collection\, and data communication with students. Connect with fellow educators and a community partner dedicated to advancing field-based education\, exploring wildfire impact in Washington state as an example of how place-based connections can engage students in relevant learning experiences.\nYou won’t want to miss this dynamic professional learning opportunity to empower your students as stewards of the environment.\n \n6 WA STEM Clock Hours will be offered to participants who attend both sessions on April 30th and May 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and complete all asynchronous work.\nA $75.00 stipend will also be available to participants who complete the optional advanced planning assignment. \n  \nRegistration is first come\, first served to our first 25 participants—reserve your spot now!\n  \n 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/advanced-field-investigations-102/2024-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240404T221538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T221538Z
UID:8614-1713369600-1713376800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM Professional Learning: Civic Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Washington K-12 Formal Educators!\nJoin Pacific Education Institute for our first virtual FieldSTEM Professional Learning: Civic Engagement workshop! Explore strategies\, tools\, and platforms to elevate student voice and support youth who want to take action in their communities. You will have time to collaborate with your grade-level peers\, and time to plan how you might increase your student’s civic engagement.\nThe workshop will be a blended experience including online Zoom and self-paced learning:\n  *Wednesday\, April 17th\, 2024\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\n  *Asynchronous work (Approximately 2 hours)\n  *Wednesday\, May 1st\, 2024\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\nParticipants who attend both online sessions and complete all associated work will receive : 6 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours.\nRegister Here
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-professional-learning-civic-engagement/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240123T195645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T195645Z
UID:8506-1708617600-1708624800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 FieldSTEM Spring Introduction Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring FieldSTEM Introduction Workshops! \n  \nYou are invited to participate in the following FieldSTEM opportunities to support implementation in your school or district. We are offering the online professional learning opportunities below to introduce you to FieldSTEM or broaden your understanding and to inspire you to engage your colleagues. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved STEM clock hours for each workshop fully attended. You may attend any combination of workshops that interest you.\n  \nIntroduction to Designing High Impact Field Experiences for K-12\nWednesday\, February 7\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours)\nJoin PEI for an introduction to our FieldSTEM Integrated Learning Model focusing on the use of FieldSTEM in designing high quality\, impactful field experiences for your students. \n  \nIntroduction to ELA Performance Tasks for K-12\n\nTuesday\, February 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\n\nExperience how ELA performance tasks can be used to teach both science and literacy standards. Explore PEI’s collection of performance tasks as you determine which will fit best into your program and instruction.  \n\n  \nIntroduction to Field Investigations for K-12\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\, 4 PM to 6 PM  (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for two-hour session for an overview of Field Investigations and the types of investigative questions\, how to build field investigations from student questions\, and how to wrap up the investigation with C-E-R. Participants will receive a list of topic-based ideas for field investigations that can be conducted on campus.\n\n\n\n  \nFostering Outdoor Observation Skills K-12 Educators (FOOS)\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI to learn how students can hone observation skills using multiple senses. Explore ways of engaging outdoor learning in your lessons\, focusing on science notebooks as powerful science literacy tools.  \n\n\n  \nCivic Engagement for K-12\n\nWednesday\, March 6\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for an Introduction to FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement! Explore strategies\, tools\, and platforms to elevate student voice and support youth who want to take action in their communities. \n\n\n\n  \nFieldDesign for K-12\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI for an introduction to FieldDesign – a field-based engineering design framework that develops students’ ability to think critically and problem-solve through hands-on\, locally relevant activities. \n\n\n  \n\nMath Performance Tasks for K-12\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 21\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nExplore PEI’s Math Performance Task topics\, which engage students in math practices with relevant\, scenario-based\, career connected challenges. \n\n\n  \nAsynchronous Introduction to FieldSTEM Course\n\n\nPlease note this is not a 1 day workshop – This self guided course worth 6 STEM Credits\nAccess to course materials starts: Thursday\, February 1 & All work must be completed by: April 7th\nThis is an asynchronous course for educators who are interested in incorporating outdoor\, place-based learning into their classrooms. Participants will learn how the FieldSTEM model can support integrating content with local issues.\n\nREGISTER SOON!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/2024-fieldstem-spring-introduction-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T195515Z
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SUMMARY:2024 FieldSTEM Spring Introduction Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring FieldSTEM Introduction Workshops! \n  \nYou are invited to participate in the following FieldSTEM opportunities to support implementation in your school or district. We are offering the online professional learning opportunities below to introduce you to FieldSTEM or broaden your understanding and to inspire you to engage your colleagues. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved STEM clock hours for each workshop fully attended. You may attend any combination of workshops that interest you.\n  \nIntroduction to Designing High Impact Field Experiences for K-12\nWednesday\, February 7\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours)\nJoin PEI for an introduction to our FieldSTEM Integrated Learning Model focusing on the use of FieldSTEM in designing high quality\, impactful field experiences for your students. \n  \nIntroduction to ELA Performance Tasks for K-12\n\nTuesday\, February 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\n\nExperience how ELA performance tasks can be used to teach both science and literacy standards. Explore PEI’s collection of performance tasks as you determine which will fit best into your program and instruction.  \n\n  \nIntroduction to Field Investigations for K-12\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\, 4 PM to 6 PM  (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for two-hour session for an overview of Field Investigations and the types of investigative questions\, how to build field investigations from student questions\, and how to wrap up the investigation with C-E-R. Participants will receive a list of topic-based ideas for field investigations that can be conducted on campus.\n\n\n\n  \nFostering Outdoor Observation Skills K-12 Educators (FOOS)\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI to learn how students can hone observation skills using multiple senses. Explore ways of engaging outdoor learning in your lessons\, focusing on science notebooks as powerful science literacy tools.  \n\n\n  \nCivic Engagement for K-12\n\nWednesday\, March 6\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for an Introduction to FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement! Explore strategies\, tools\, and platforms to elevate student voice and support youth who want to take action in their communities. \n\n\n\n  \nFieldDesign for K-12\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI for an introduction to FieldDesign – a field-based engineering design framework that develops students’ ability to think critically and problem-solve through hands-on\, locally relevant activities. \n\n\n  \n\nMath Performance Tasks for K-12\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 21\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nExplore PEI’s Math Performance Task topics\, which engage students in math practices with relevant\, scenario-based\, career connected challenges. \n\n\n  \nAsynchronous Introduction to FieldSTEM Course\n\n\nPlease note this is not a 1 day workshop – This self guided course worth 6 STEM Credits\nAccess to course materials starts: Thursday\, February 1 & All work must be completed by: April 7th\nThis is an asynchronous course for educators who are interested in incorporating outdoor\, place-based learning into their classrooms. Participants will learn how the FieldSTEM model can support integrating content with local issues.\n\nREGISTER SOON!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/2024-fieldstem-spring-introduction-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240123T194932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T194932Z
UID:8504-1707321600-1707328800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 FieldSTEM Spring Introduction Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring FieldSTEM Introduction Workshops! \n  \nYou are invited to participate in the following FieldSTEM opportunities to support implementation in your school or district. We are offering the online professional learning opportunities below to introduce you to FieldSTEM or broaden your understanding and to inspire you to engage your colleagues. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved STEM clock hours for each workshop fully attended. You may attend any combination of workshops that interest you.\n  \nIntroduction to Designing High Impact Field Experiences for K-12\nWednesday\, February 7\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours)\nJoin PEI for an introduction to our FieldSTEM Integrated Learning Model focusing on the use of FieldSTEM in designing high quality\, impactful field experiences for your students. \n  \nIntroduction to ELA Performance Tasks for K-12\n\nTuesday\, February 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\n\nExperience how ELA performance tasks can be used to teach both science and literacy standards. Explore PEI’s collection of performance tasks as you determine which will fit best into your program and instruction.  \n\n  \nIntroduction to Field Investigations for K-12\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\, 4 PM to 6 PM  (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for two-hour session for an overview of Field Investigations and the types of investigative questions\, how to build field investigations from student questions\, and how to wrap up the investigation with C-E-R. Participants will receive a list of topic-based ideas for field investigations that can be conducted on campus.\n\n\n\n  \nFostering Outdoor Observation Skills K-12 Educators (FOOS)\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI to learn how students can hone observation skills using multiple senses. Explore ways of engaging outdoor learning in your lessons\, focusing on science notebooks as powerful science literacy tools.  \n\n\n  \nCivic Engagement for K-12\n\nWednesday\, March 6\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \n\nJoin us for an Introduction to FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement! Explore strategies\, tools\, and platforms to elevate student voice and support youth who want to take action in their communities. \n\n\n\n  \nFieldDesign for K-12\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nJoin PEI for an introduction to FieldDesign – a field-based engineering design framework that develops students’ ability to think critically and problem-solve through hands-on\, locally relevant activities. \n\n\n  \n\nMath Performance Tasks for K-12\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 21\, 4 PM to 6 PM (2 STEM Clock Hours) \nExplore PEI’s Math Performance Task topics\, which engage students in math practices with relevant\, scenario-based\, career connected challenges. \n\n\n  \nAsynchronous Introduction to FieldSTEM Course\n\n\nPlease note this is not a 1 day workshop – This self guided course worth 6 STEM Credits\nAccess to course materials starts: Thursday\, February 1 & All work must be completed by: April 7th\nThis is an asynchronous course for educators who are interested in incorporating outdoor\, place-based learning into their classrooms. Participants will learn how the FieldSTEM model can support integrating content with local issues.\n\nREGISTER SOON!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/2024-fieldstem-spring-introduction-series/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20240123T190007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T192643Z
UID:8439-1706713200-1706724000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Ecology CTE Framework Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024\, 3 to 6 PM \nThis workshop is for CTE teachers or prospective CTE teachers interested in learning more about the new Introduction to Restoration Ecology CTE framework. In the workshop\, participants will hear from a teacher(s) that has implemented or is currently implementing the framework as well as familiarize themselves with the contents of the framework. In addition\, participants will hear from Clare Sobetski\, the Youth Education & Outreach Program Manager at the Department of Natural Resources about current\, local jobs available in restoration ecology and the pathways to access those jobs. The online workshop will utilize a Jam Board to collect participant responses and online copies of the framework for each participant to take notes on. \nRegister Here\nRegistration Closes Monday\, January 29\, 2024
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/restoration-ecology-cte-framework-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20231201T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T023054Z
UID:8438-1706108400-1706119200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Forest Management CTE Framework Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 – 3 to 6 PM\nThis workshop is for CTE teachers or prospective CTE teachers interested in learning more about the new Introduction to Forest Management CTE framework. In the workshop\, participants will hear from a teacher(s) that has implemented or is currently implementing the framework as well as familiarize themselves with the contents of the framework. In addition\, participants will hear from the Clare Sobetski\, the Youth Education & Outreach Program Manager at the Department of Natural Resources about current\, local jobs available in forest management and the pathways to access those jobs. The online workshop will utilize a Jam Board to collect participant responses and online copies of the framework for each participant to take notes on. \nRegister Here \nRegistration Closes Monday\, January 21\, 2023.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/forest-management-cte-framework-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20231122T000016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T000016Z
UID:8437-1702396800-1704214800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to FieldSTEM for District and School Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 12th\, 4-5 PM. Join us ONLINE\n  \nPlease join us for an introduction to our FieldSTEM Integrated Learning Model. FieldSTEM is career connected\, locally relevant\, integrated field-based education. This teaching and learning model engages students\, educators\, administrators and community collaborators in building civic and scientific literacy so students are prepared and inspired to make balanced decisions for sustainable communities. \nThis session will help you and your team develop an understanding of the FieldSTEM model and its value and how PEI can support a systemic and sustainable implementation. We have staff located regionally throughout the state\, resources to share and professional learning opportunities for your teachers. We are grateful to our funders\, including OSPI\, that allows us to expand our support to interested schools and districts. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/introduction-to-fieldstem-for-district-and-school-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20231115T233152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T233152Z
UID:8426-1702112400-1702123200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Get Wild with WDFW! The State of Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Get Wild with WDFW! The State of Salmon\nSaturday 12/9/23 * 9 AM  to 12 PM\n  \nAttention Washington State Formal Educators\, Grades 3-5\nThe journey of thousands of miles starts with a single flick of the tail! No matter where you live in Washington\, we all have a connection to these amazing salmonids. \nJoin PEI and WDFW on the swim of a lifetime as we explore the State of Salmon curriculum from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This phenomena-based exploration of salmonid species is a *FREE* NGSS-designed unit for 3rd grade\, and in the workshop we will model how to include local\, place-based phenomena. Patterns and passage and engineering\, oh my! \nParticipants who complete the workshop and all associated work will receive:\n3 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours \nNote: While the NGSS unit is designed for 3rd grade\, the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts will work at the 3rd-5th grade band.\n \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/get-wild-with-wdfw-the-state-of-salmon-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20231121T234705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T234705Z
UID:8436-1701964800-1701975600@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Schoolyard Investigations for Bilingual Educators\, Grades 2-3
DESCRIPTION:Schoolyard Investigations for Bilingual Educators\, \nGrades 2-3\nThursday\, December 7th\,  4-7 PM. Join us ONLINE\n \nSecond and third grade bilingual educators will learn about our resources in Spanish and in English to do field investigations with their students right in their own schoolyards! \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/schoolyard-investigations-for-bilingual-educators-grades-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual / Dual Language,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20231121T233537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T234641Z
UID:8435-1701878400-1701889200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Schoolyard Investigations for Bilingual K-1 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Bilingual Educators of Kindergarten and 1st Grade!\nWednesday\, December 6th from 4-7 PM\,\nJoin us ONLINE\n \nKindergarten and 1st grade bilingual educators will learn about our resources in Spanish and in English to do field investigations with their students right in their own schoolyards!\nRegister Now!\n 
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/schoolyard-investigations-for-bilingual-k-1-educators/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual / Dual Language,Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025050
CREATED:20230915T004105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T004105Z
UID:8367-1696348800-1696356000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: Designing High Impact Field Experiences
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Designing High Impact Field Experiences\nTuesdays\, October 3 & 17\, 2023  |  4 PM to 6 PM\n  \nAttention Washington State Formal K-12 Educators!\nJoin Pacific Education Institute for an online workshop to help you design a high quality\, impactful field experience for your students. Participants will use PEI’s Designing High Impact Field Experiences guide to develop learning targets\, create bookend activities\, design field journals\, plan logistics\, and evaluate the experience. \nThe workshop will be a blended experience including online Zoom and self-paced learning: \n* Tuesday\, 3 October 2023: 4 PM-6 PM (2 hours synchronous): Overview of high impact field experience \ncomponents \n* Asynchronous (approximately 2 hours): Create a field journal\, virtual tour\, or bookend lesson to share on \nOctober 17 (detailed instructions will be provided on October 3)  \n* Tuesday\, 17 October 2023: 4 PM-6 PM (2 hours synchronous): Exploration of local partnerships and \ncollaborative planning (led by your PEI Regional FieldSTEM Coordinator) \n\nParticipants who attend both in-person sessions and complete all associated work will receive 6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours. \n  \nRegister HERE!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-designing-high-impact-field-experiences/2023-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Online,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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