BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pacific Education Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pacific Education Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pacific Education Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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:20241217T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20240916T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T173559Z UID:8879-1734453000-1734458400@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Building Observation Skills with Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join Pacific Education Institute for this virtual six-part workshop series focusing on bringing nature journaling to your classroom! Educators who attend all six sessions will receive 14 STEM Clock Hours at the end of the series and receive a nature journaling kit before the workshop begins. \n \nThis is a Multi Day Workshop : Oct 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17\, Jan 21\, Feb 18\, March 18 \nTime for each workshop: 4:30 – 6:00 PM \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. URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/building-observation-skills-with-nature-journaling/2024-12-17/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,South Sound,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20240916T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T173559Z UID:8880-1737477000-1737482400@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Building Observation Skills with Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join Pacific Education Institute for this virtual six-part workshop series focusing on bringing nature journaling to your classroom! Educators who attend all six sessions will receive 14 STEM Clock Hours at the end of the series and receive a nature journaling kit before the workshop begins. \n \nThis is a Multi Day Workshop : Oct 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17\, Jan 21\, Feb 18\, March 18 \nTime for each workshop: 4:30 – 6:00 PM \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. URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/building-observation-skills-with-nature-journaling/2025-01-21/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,South Sound,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20240916T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T173559Z UID:8881-1739896200-1739901600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Building Observation Skills with Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join Pacific Education Institute for this virtual six-part workshop series focusing on bringing nature journaling to your classroom! Educators who attend all six sessions will receive 14 STEM Clock Hours at the end of the series and receive a nature journaling kit before the workshop begins. \n \nThis is a Multi Day Workshop : Oct 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17\, Jan 21\, Feb 18\, March 18 \nTime for each workshop: 4:30 – 6:00 PM \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. URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/building-observation-skills-with-nature-journaling/2025-02-18/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,South Sound,Special Event 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:20260406T053619 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:20250318T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20240916T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T173559Z UID:8882-1742315400-1742320800@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Building Observation Skills with Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join Pacific Education Institute for this virtual six-part workshop series focusing on bringing nature journaling to your classroom! Educators who attend all six sessions will receive 14 STEM Clock Hours at the end of the series and receive a nature journaling kit before the workshop begins. \n \nThis is a Multi Day Workshop : Oct 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17\, Jan 21\, Feb 18\, March 18 \nTime for each workshop: 4:30 – 6:00 PM \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. URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/building-observation-skills-with-nature-journaling/2025-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Event,South Sound,Special Event 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:20260406T053619 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:20250415T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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:20250506T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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:20250527T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20250807T172035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T172035Z UID:10808-1754991000-1755009000@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Honoring the Waters: Tribal Sovereignty\, Salmon Recovery\, and Co-Management in WA DESCRIPTION:Live In-Person Workshop\nHonoring the Waters: \nTribal Sovereignty\, Salmon Recovery\, and Co-Management in WA\nTuesday\, August 12th – Starts @9:30AM – Olympia\, WA\nThis workshop will engage teachers with salmon recovery efforts in Washington state through the lens of co management. Teachers will explore PEI resources for teaching about salmon\, wetlands\, and habitat restoration and view the documentary Fish Wars. Guest presenters will share diverse perspectives about fishery comanagement both from a historical and modern context. Snacks and lunch will be provided. \nThis workshop will engage teachers with fishery co management\, the documentary Fish Wars\, resources and curriculum to support teaching about salmon\, wetlands\, and the Salish Sea. \nRegistration is currently Full – You may sign up for the waitlist here – https://www.tfaforms.com/5184278 \n5 STEM Clock hours for Formal Educators who complete the workshop URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/honoring-the-waters-tribal-sovereignty-salmon-recovery-and-co-management-in-wa/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,South Sound ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11198-1765297800-1765305000@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2025-12-09/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T022951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T022951Z UID:11197-1768996800-1769007600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:FieldSTEM Implementation with Summit Valley SD DESCRIPTION:Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is thrilled to be returning to your district team for a facilitated planning session for FieldSTEM implementation in the 2025-26 school year! \nFieldSTEM® supports teachers and districts in embedding locally relevant environmental and community contexts into K–12 learning. \nThe model integrates:\n-NGSS-aligned science instruction\n-Outdoor and field-based learning experiences\n-Career-connected learning and local workforce relevance\n-Cross-disciplinary literacy and math practices\n-Community partnerships \nPlease come with at least one potential community partner in mind who could support your students’ exploration of a topic/theme important to the Addy region (perhaps an individual/group you connected with for fall 2025 field trips). Where in your scope and sequence does it feel most exciting (and accessible) to localize an activity or lesson? With a little creativity and some district team brainstorming\, we hope you leave this session with an actionable FieldSTEM implementation plan. I will continue to be support for you all in this collaboration! \nThis opportunity is only open to Educators in Summit Valley SD. Registration is not open to everyone. If you believe you should have been invited\, please contact us\, info@pacificeducationinstitute.org \n If you are interested in having an event like this with your School or District\, please reach out to us\, info@pacificeducationinstitute.org. We look forward to working with you! URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-implementation-with-summit-valley-sd/ CATEGORIES:Eastern Washington,In-Person Event,Private Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11199-1769013000-1769020200@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2026-01-21/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20260226T182415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182415Z UID:11291-1771949700-1771956000@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! \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:20260225T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20260226T182415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182415Z UID:11292-1772036100-1772042400@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! \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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11200-1772123400-1772130600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2026-02-26/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20260222T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T001522Z UID:11280-1772555400-1772562600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Watersheds & Healthy Ecosystems Spring Workshop / Taller de primavera sobre cuencas hidrográficas DESCRIPTION:This session will be facilitated in both English and Spanish / Este taller será facilitado en inglés y español \nWelcome K-5 Educators!\nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) for an engaging two-hour virtual bilingual professional learning workshop where we’ll explore the science of watersheds\, ecosystems\, and how to connect these ideas to your classroom. \nClock Hours: Certified Washington State teachers will earn 2 STEM clock hours for participating. \nAudience: K–5 classroom teachers\, bilingual educators\, and anyone supporting elementary science instruction. \nFor specific questions about the course and content email\, Emily Newman\, Enewman@pacificeducationinstitute.org. \nSee registration page for full details – https://www.tfaforms.com/5210114 \n  \nTaller de primavera sobre cuencas hidrográficas\nAcompáñenos a un taller bilingüe virtual de dos horas con Pacific Education Institute (PEI)\, para aprender sobre cuencas hidrográficas\, ecosistemas y cómo conectar estas ideas con tu salón de clases. \nHoras de crédito: Los maestros certificados del estado de Washington recibirán 2 horas de crédito STEM por participar. \nPúblico: Maestros de K–5\, educadores bilingües y cualquier persona que apoye la enseñanza de ciencias en primaria. \nPara preguntas específicas sobre el curso y el contenido\, envíe un correo electrónico a Emily Newman\, Enewman@pacificeducationinstitute.org. \nConsulte la página de registro para obtener detalles completos – https://www.tfaforms.com/5210114 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/watersheds-healthy-ecosystems-spring-workshop-taller-de-primavera-sobre-cuencas-hidrograficas/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual / Dual Language,Online,South Sound ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11201-1773160200-1773167400@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2026-03-10/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20260226T182757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182757Z UID:11293-1773475200-1773489600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Theler Wetland Workshop Experience DESCRIPTION:Welcome Washington K-8 Educators \nPlease register below to join Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and Pacific Education Institute on Saturday\, March 14th.  \nFormal Educators completing the event may receive 4 STEM Clock Hours \nFor questions about course content and workshop events\, please contact Leticia Sosa @ Leticia@pnwsalmoncenter.org \nRegister Here – https://www.tfaforms.com/5213742 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/theler-wetland-workshop-experience/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event,South Sound ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11202-1776875400-1776882600@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2026-04-22/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053619 CREATED:20251217T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T024556Z UID:11203-1779381000-1779388200@pacificeducationinstitute.org SUMMARY:Taking Learning Outside 2025-26 Courses DESCRIPTION:Welcome Educators \nDiscover how to turn your schoolyard into a dynamic space for curiosity\, connection\, and hands-on learning. Taking Learning Outside is a year-long professional learning series designed to help educators integrate outdoor experiences into everyday instruction. Each session explores practical ways to teach science\, stewardship\, and sustainability through topics such as birds\, native plants\, school gardens\, and urban tree canopy. \nOver the 2025-26 academic year\, the Taking Learning Outside Series offers multiple sessions (both in-person and online) that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels. In-person sessions will happen at various locations across SW Washington. Sign up for one session\, or sign up for multiple! \nAll sessions are free to register and offer STEM Clock Hours upon completion. \nThe Taking Learning Outside Series is a partnership of the Lower Columbia Nature Network\, Pacific Education Institute\, Lower Columbia School Gardens\, Master Gardener Program at Washington State University Extension\, Washington Science Teachers Association\, and ESD 112.  \n Please see the details for each course offered and follow the appropriate registration links.  \n\nDates of courses available: \n\n12/9/25\n1/21/26\n2/26/26\n3/10/26\n4/22/26\n5/21/26 URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/taking-learning-outside-2025-26-courses/2026-05-21/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Lower Columbia,Partner Event - Not a PEI Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR