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SUMMARY:SOLS: Food Waste
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Food Waste (Cohort 2)\nAttention K-12 Educators! \nWhat was the last thing you ate? Did you eat it all? And where did the waste go?  \nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into food waste mitigation in Washington state. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format\, which includes: centering the Indigenous perspective\, local anchoring phenomena\, culturally responsive practices\, NGSS three-dimensional student growth measures\, and a solutions-oriented approach to drawing down greenhouse gases with opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities.  \nThis workshop is part of a series of activities that includes two online Zoom sessions\, three self-paced learning opportunities on Canvas\, and providing feedback on the storyline as you explore it. \n\nSynchronous: February 3\, 2022\, 4 PM to 6 PM\nAsynchronous: approximately 2 hours of work\nSynchronous: February 10\, 2022\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all work will receive: \n\n6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\nA $200 Participation Stipend\nThe opportunity to earn an additional $100 Implementation Stipend\n\n*Note: Please click on the registration link below and add your name to the waitlist. Priority registration will be given to educators in ESD 105 or ESD 171 regions.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/sols-food-waste-2/2022-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T180000
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SUMMARY:SOLS: Food Waste
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Food Waste (Cohort 1)\nAttention K-12 Educators! \nWhat was the last thing you ate? Did you eat it all? And where did the waste go?  \nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into food waste mitigation in Washington state. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format\, which includes: centering the Indigenous perspective\, local anchoring phenomena\, culturally responsive practices\, NGSS three-dimensional student growth measures\, and a solutions-oriented approach to drawing down greenhouse gases with opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities.  \nThis workshop is part of a series of activities that includes two online Zoom sessions\, three self-paced learning opportunities on Canvas\, and providing feedback on the storyline as you explore it. \n\nSynchronous: January 26\, 2022\, 4 PM to 6 PM\nAsynchronous: approximately 2 hours of work\nSynchronous: February 2\, 2022\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all work will receive: \n\n6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\nA $200 Participation Stipend\nThe opportunity to earn an additional $100 Implementation Stipend\n\n*Note: Please click on the registration link below and add your name to the waitlist. Priority registration will be given to educators in ESD 105 or ESD 171 regions.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/sols-food-waste/2022-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211119T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T171614Z
UID:5731-1642694400-1642705200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: ELA Performance Tasks
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: ELA Performance Tasks and Science Connections \nAttention Formal K-12 Educators! \nAre you looking for an easy way to integrate ELA Performance Tasks with your students science and outdoor field experiences?  \nJoin PEI FieldSTEM Coordinators\, Karen Lippy and Julie Tennis\, on an exploration of PEI’s suite of performance tasks. \nParticipants will: \n\nExperience a performance task\, including how standards are addressed and assessed.\nUse MyTree tool and outdoor measurements to incorporate field study with an ELA performance task.\nExplore the PEI’s collection of ELA performance tasks and select tasks appropriate for use in their context.\n\nParticipants who attend will receive 3 Washington State approved STEM clock hours. \nThere will be an opportunity to earn a $50 implementation stipend. More details will be provided at the workshop.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-ela-performance-tasks/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211203T205458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T213933Z
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SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: FieldDesign
DESCRIPTION:FieldDesign: Engineering design for field-based applications K-12\nAttention WA State Formal K-12 Educators! \nHow do you engage students in authentic\, relevant engineering design projects? Join Pacific Education Institute FieldSTEM Coordinators in an online\, multi-day workshop to help you scaffold these real-world challenges for your students. Participants will use PEI’s FieldDesign Guide to brainstorm engineering problems and prepare to support students through every step of the design sequence. \nThe workshop will be a blended experience including two online Zoom sessions and self-paced learning: \n\nSynchronous Session 1: Overview of the FieldDesign process\, Tuesday\, January 11\, 2022\, 4pm-6pm (2 hours)\nAsynchronous Task: Practice identifying problems and brainstorming solutions (Approximately 2 hours – detailed instructions will be provided on January 11)\nSynchronous Session 2: Exploration of local partnerships and collaborative planning\, led by your PEI FieldSTEM Coordinator\, Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022\, 4 pm-6pm (2 hours)\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all associated work will receive 6 Washington state approved STEM clock hours.\n \nNote: There will be an opportunity to earn a $100 implementation stipend. Details will be provided at the workshop.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-fielddesign/2022-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211214T162714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T162714Z
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SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:WELS FieldSTEM Planning\n(private event) \nWELS teachers and administration will come together in person* to create a shared vision for instruction at WELS that is grounded in the FieldSTEM model. \nParticipants who attend will receive 4.5 Washington State approved STEM clock hours. \n*PEI will be following these COVID-19 guidelines: Everyone is expected to wear masks and practice social distancing when indoors. In situations where social distancing is not possible during outdoor sessions\, masks are highly encouraged. If the venue or facility has stricter policies\, PEI will abide by those policies. Please do not attend if you currently have symptoms or have had recent exposure to someone that is suspected of or tested positive for a COVID infection. Participants attend at their own risk.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-12/
CATEGORIES:East Sound
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211026T171003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T171003Z
UID:5680-1638979200-1638982800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SOLS: Urban Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Urban Forestry\nK-3 Climate Science Series with ESD 113\n(by invitation from ESD113) \nAttention Formal K-3 Educators! \nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a series of workshops focused on climate science and urban forestry in the southern Puget Sound region. Cohort members will explore the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline for Urban Forestry\, deepen their knowledge of inclusive and locally relevant instructional practices\, and spend time collaborating and planning with grade band colleagues. \nThis is a blended workshop series\, with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. All synchronous sessions will be virtual. \n\n12/8/21\, 4 PM to 5 PM\n1/12/22\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n1/19/22\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n2/9/22\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n2/16/22\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n3/9/22\, 4 PM to 5 PM\n\nParticipants who attend all online sessions and complete all asynchronous work in Google Classroom* will receive: \n\n15 STEM Washington State approved clock hours\nImplementation opportunities\, including support and stipend \n\n*Note: To access the asynchronous portion of this workshop\, you will need to have or open a Google account.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/sols-urban-forestry-2/2021-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Online,South Sound
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211110T161155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161947Z
UID:5720-1638460800-1638471600@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: Schoolyard Investigations
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Schoolyard Investigations for Grades 2-3\nAttention all Formal 2nd and 3rd Grade Educators! \nJoin Pacific Education Institute’s Lourdes Flores and Hattie Osborne for this three hour online Zoom workshop introducing FieldSTEM and Schoolyard Field Investigations for 2nd and 3rd grade educators. FieldSTEM is an integrated framework that facilitates career-connected\, locally-relevant\, field-based learning. In this primer\, participants will learn how simple field investigations can be incorporated into current science units to provide students with contextually-relevant science skills and practices. \nParticipants will: \n\nExperience FieldSTEM student management strategies\nLearn about the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices and what they look like in practice\nReceive mentored time to work on field investigation development and planning time with already created schoolyard investigations\n\nParticipants who attend will receive: \n\nAccess to a schoolyard field investigation for their grade level\n3 Washington state approved STEM clock hours\n$50 Implementation Stipend\n\nThis workshop is open to formal educators of 2nd and 3rd grade in Washington state public schools.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-schoolyard-investigations-6/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211110T161021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161918Z
UID:5719-1638374400-1638385200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: Schoolyard Investigations
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Schoolyard Investigations for Grades K-1\nAttention all Formal Kindergarten and 1st Grade Educators! \nJoin Pacific Education Institute’s Lourdes Flores and Hattie Osborne for this three hour online Zoom workshop introducing FieldSTEM and Schoolyard Field Investigations for Kindergarten and 1st grade educators. FieldSTEM is an integrated framework that facilitates career-connected\, locally-relevant\, field-based learning. In this primer\, participants will learn how simple field investigations can be incorporated into current science units to provide students with contextually-relevant science skills and practices. \nParticipants will: \n\nExperience FieldSTEM student management strategies\nLearn about the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices and what they look like in practice\nReceive mentored time to work on field investigation development and planning time with already created schoolyard investigations\n\nParticipants who attend will receive: \n\nAccess to a schoolyard field investigation for their grade level\n3 Washington state approved STEM clock hours\n$50 Implementation Stipend\n\nThis workshop is open to formal educators of Kindergarten and 1st grade in Washington state public schools.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-schoolyard-investigations-5/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211026T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T171258Z
UID:5678-1638374400-1638381600@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SOLS: Regen Ag
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Regenerative Agriculture\n(private event) \nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into regenerative agriculture\, focusing on the western Washington region. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format\, designed around six guiding principles: centering tribal perspectives\, local anchoring phenomena\, culturally responsive practices\, NGSS three-dimensional student growth measures\, a solutions-oriented approach to drawing down greenhouse gases\, and opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities. \nAll storylines include six criteria:  \n\nStrategies to work with local tribes to center Indigenous ways of knowing\n3-D NGSS assessment tools to demonstrate student growth\nStrategies and tools for formative assessment to strengthen inclusive teacher instruction for all learners\nLocally\, relevant\, place-based topics\nLessons to calculate and implement solutions to draw down greenhouse gases\nStrategies to elevate student voice\n\nThis opportunity is for classroom teachers teaching grades K-12 in Washington public schools\, and includes two online Zoom sessions and asynchronous learning opportunities on Google Classroom*.  \n\nDecember 1\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM\nAsynchronous work (approx. 2 hours)\nDecember 14\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM\n\nParticipants who attend all online sessions and complete all asynchronous work will receive: \n\n6 STEM Washington state approved clock hours\n$80 participation stipend\n\n*Please note: Participants will need a Google account to access asynchronous activities.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/sols-regen-ag-2/2021-12-01/
CATEGORIES:East Sound,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211105T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T164146Z
UID:5700-1637078400-1637085600@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: Field Inv
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Designing Field Investigations\nJoin Pacific Education Institute (PEI) for our Designing Field Investigations online workshop. In this professional learning experience\, you will design and implement investigations that can be conducted in the schoolyard or at other field sites. You will also have time to collaborate with your grade-level peers and plan how you might integrate field investigations into your teaching practice. \nThe online workshop will be a blended experience including online Zoom and self-paced learning:  \n\nNovember 16\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\nAsynchronous work (Approximately 2 hours)\nNovember 30\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\n\nParticipants who attend both in-person sessions and complete all associated work will receive 6 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours. \nNote: there will be an opportunity for participants to receive a $100 implementation stipend upon the completion of additional work. Details will be provided at the workshop.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-field-inv/2021-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211019T221458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T155005Z
UID:5660-1636189200-1636200000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM: Math PT
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Math Performance Tasks\nAttention Washington state K-12 Formal Educators! \nDuring the course of this virtual workshop\, participants will experience PEI Math Performance Task topics that engage students with relevant\, scenario-based\, career connected challenges. These tasks aim to broaden outdoor life experiences and deepen connection to scientific thinking through the lens of mathematics. \nThese brand new PEI Math Performance Tasks follow the Smarter Balanced performance task sequence\, and are designed to be implemented in classroom settings to provide students the opportunity to explore real-world\, Washington State examples. \nPEI Math Performance Tasks reinforce student understanding through observation and application of mathematical skills for problem solving\, and embed NGSS in Common Core Math practices supported by various sources and potential field investigations. \nParticipants completing the three-hour virtual workshop will: \n\nreceive 3 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\nlearn about the potential to earn a $75 implementation stipend
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-math-pt-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211026T162844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T163004Z
UID:5675-1635867000-1635874200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Urban Forests and Field Design 6-12 for On Track Academy & Shaw Middle School\n(private event) \nAre you interested in learning about a framework that develops your students ability to think critically and problem-solve through hands-on locally relevant activities related to urban forests? \nJoin Pacific Education Institute in this customized workshop using FieldDesign: Engineering Design for Field-Based Applications 6-12 and Project Learning Tree’s Discover Your Urban Forestry activities. \nFieldDesign is a framework to engage students in engineering practices around real-world problems. Students research and analyze situations on the school grounds\, at home\, or in their communities to give engineering design a more meaningful context. In this virtual workshop\, educators dive in to the FieldDesign framework and\, with support\, collaboratively plan for implementation of an urban forestry project. \nThis workshop consists of synchronous and asynchronous sessions: \n\nTuesday\, November 2\, 2021\, 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM (approx. 2 hours)\nAsynchronous work (approx. 1 hour)\nThursday\, November 4\, 2021\, 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM (approx. 2 hours)\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all associated work will receive: \n\n5 Washington state approved STEM clock hours\n$75 participation stipend
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/5675/2021-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Eastern Washington,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210914T191335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T191335Z
UID:5567-1635436800-1635444000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SOLS: Forests
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Forest Ecosystem Benefits – Carbon Sequestration\n(registration available for educators in ESD 105 or ESD 171) \nJoin the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into the role of Washington’s forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about the solutions-oriented learning storyline format\, which includes: centering Indigenous perspectives\, local anchoring phenomena\, culturally responsive practices tied to Since Time Immemorial\, NGSS three-dimensional formative assessment\, and a solutions-oriented approach to drawing down greenhouse gases with opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities. \nThis workshop is part of a series of activities that includes:  \n\n(2) two-hour synchronous virtual sessions\ntwo-hours of asynchronous work\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all asynchronous work will receive: \n\nA $200 participation stipend\n6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\n\nPlease Note: This workshop is for classroom teachers actively teaching grades K-12 in the fall of 2021 in the ESD 105 and ESD 171 regions.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/sols-forests/2021-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Central,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211019T220237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T220237Z
UID:5658-1635346800-1635355800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM+PLT
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to FieldSTEM and Project Learning Tree for Regal Elementary\n(private event for Regal Elementary\, Spokane Public Schools) \nJoin the Pacific Education Institute for this online\, engaging\, resource rich professional learning experience introducing you to FieldSTEM and Project Learning Tree (PLT) materials. The standards aligned\, age appropriate activities and resources will engage your students in learning about the environment through the lens of trees and forests. \nEach grade level will have access to a PLT Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide and each teacher will receive an access code for Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide Online Course+E-Book.  \nWe will help you explore the resources\, try out an activity or two and support you as you consider how to integrate trees and getting students outside into your curriculum. \nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all asynchronous work will receive: \n\n5 Washington state approved STEM clock hours \nA $75 participation stipend
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstemplt/2021-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Eastern Washington
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211019T215901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T215901Z
UID:5656-1635264000-1635271200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Fostering Outdoor Observation Skills with Science Notebooks\n(registration will open to public on 10/21) \nAttention WA State Formal K-8 Educators! \nJoin PEI for this introduction to Fostering Outdoor Observation Skills with Science Notebooks. In this professional learning experience\, you will practice several simple activities that you can use to incorporate more of the outdoors into your lessons. You will also have time to collaborate with your grade-level* peers\, and time to plan how you might integrate the content into your work. \nThe workshop will be a blended experience including online Zoom and self-paced learning:  \n\nOctober 26\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\nAsynchronous work (Approximately 2 hours)\nNovember 9\, 2021\, 4 PM to 6 PM: 2-hour Zoom session\n\nParticipants who attend both in-person sessions and complete all associated work will receive 6 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours.\nThere will be an opportunity for participants to receive a $100 implementation stipend upon the completion of additional work. Details will be provided at the workshop. \n*Please note: the content of this workshop is designed for teachers of grades K-8.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-11/2021-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20211004T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T204103Z
UID:5601-1634140800-1634144400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Tree Campus K-12 Program
DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus K-12: Inspire the Next Generation of Tree Stewards\nPacific Education Institute (PEI) is excited to partner with Logan Donahoo from the Arbor Day Foundation to provide an introduction to their Tree Campus K-12 program. \nThe Tree Campus K–12 program is designed to support teachers and staff as they bring the benefits of trees to life both inside and outside of the classroom. This program supports PEI’s FieldSTEM model by cultivating partnerships between schools\, students\, and communities to facilitate experiences with trees as a learning tool. \nJoin schools across the country in engaging and empowering students through trees and become recognized and celebrated as an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus!
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/tree-campus-k-12-program/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210921T174159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T203615Z
UID:5575-1633536000-1633543200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM: Designing High Impact Field Experiences\nJoin Pacific Education Institute FieldSTEM Coordinators in 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\nWednesday\, October 6\, 2021\, 4 PM- 6 PM (2 hours synchronous): Overview of high impact field experience components \nAsynchronous (approximately 2 hours): Create a field journal\, virtual tour\, or bookend lesson to share on October 20 (detailed instructions will be provided on October 6)\nWednesday\, October 20\, 2021\, 4 PM- 6 PM (2 hours synchronous): exploration of local partnerships and collaborative 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 \nThere will be an opportunity for participants to receive a $100 implementation stipend upon the completion of additional work. Details will be provided at the workshop.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-10/2021-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210914T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T210407Z
UID:5565-1633449600-1633456800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SOLS: Forests
DESCRIPTION:Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Forest Ecosystem Benefits – Carbon Sequestration\n(registration available for educators in ESD 105 or ESD 171) \nJoin the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into the role of Washington’s forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about the solutions-oriented learning storyline format\, which includes: centering Indigenous perspectives\, local anchoring phenomena\, culturally responsive practices tied to Since Time Immemorial\, NGSS three-dimensional formative assessment\, and a solutions-oriented approach to drawing down greenhouse gases with opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities. \nThis workshop is part of a series of activities that includes:  \n\n(2) two-hour synchronous virtual sessions\ntwo-hours of asynchronous work\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions and complete all asynchronous work will receive: \n\nA $200 participation stipend\n6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\n\nPlease Note: This workshop is for classroom teachers actively teaching grades K-12 in the fall of 2021 in the ESD 105 and ESD 171 regions.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/climetime/2021-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Central,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T164224Z
UID:5518-1631026800-1631034000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Designing Project-Based Learning Experiences\n(district specific workshop) \nJoin PEI’s Coastal Region FieldSTEM Coordinator\, Julie Tennis\, for an introduction to designing project-based learning experiences.   \nThis six-hour in-person* workshop occurs over three days: September 7\, 8 and 9\, from 3-5 pm each day.  You will participate in a step-by-step project design process\, have time to research and design activities for a project\, and experience several elements of project-based learning\, such as group work and discussion/argumentation.  By the end of this workshop you should be able to plan and deliver your own project-based units. \nParticipants who attend all sessions will receive 6 WA State Approved clock hours. \n*PEI will be following these COVID-19 guidelines: Everyone is expected to wear masks and practice social distancing when indoors. In situations where social distancing is not possible during outdoor sessions\, masks are highly encouraged. If the venue or facility has stricter policies\, PEI will abide by those policies. Please do not attend if you currently have symptoms or have had recent exposure to someone that is suspected of or tested positive for a COVID infection. Participants attend at their own risk.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-9/2021-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Coast
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210830T162156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T162437Z
UID:5535-1630414800-1630418400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:ESSER
DESCRIPTION:ESSER Funds Information Meeting\n(for districts implementing FieldSTEM) \nAttention District Administrators and Leaders! \nWe would like to invite you to an opportunity to hear about ways you can help strengthen the implementation of FieldSTEM in your district utilizing ESSER funds. PEI will be holding two information meetings on Tuesday\, August 31st (8am-9am and 1pm-2pm) to share and discuss how the ESSER funds can be used to provide outdoor learning experiences to meet the physical\, social and emotional needs of your students\, build facilities and purchase equipment to support those experiences and provide professional learning for your staff. Contact Program Director Denise Buck for more information.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/5535/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T163544Z
UID:5516-1630413000-1630423800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:FieldDesign: Engineering Design for Field-Based Applications K-5\n(district in-service workshop)
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-8/
CATEGORIES:West Sound
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T163954Z
UID:5517-1630396800-1630400400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:ESSER
DESCRIPTION:ESSER Funds Information Meeting\n(for districts implementing FieldSTEM) \nAttention District Administrators and Leaders! \nWe would like to invite you to an opportunity to hear about ways you can help strengthen the implementation of FieldSTEM in your district utilizing ESSER funds. PEI will be holding two information meetings on Tuesday\, August 31st (8am-9am and 1pm-2pm) to share and discuss how the ESSER funds can be used to provide outdoor learning experiences to meet the physical\, social and emotional needs of your students\, build facilities and purchase equipment to support those experiences and provide professional learning for your staff. Contact Program Director Denise Buck for more information.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/esser/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T163330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T163330Z
UID:5515-1629966600-1629979200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM & Alignment\nGess Elementary\, K-5\n(district in-service workshop) \nDuring this session\, participants will engage in activities designed to integrate STEM alignment with current curriculum and supporting equity\, accountability\, and communication through observing natural phenomena\, asking questions about phenomena\, designing investigations\, exploring phenomena\, collect and analyze data patterns and communicating findings.  \nParticipants explore activities as both learner and educator\, with time to reflect on the content and align strategies and skills with current content. Connections to STEM-based careers are drawn by shared PEI online resources and connection to career choices and K-12 Career and College Readiness. \nParticipants who attend the 3.5 hour in-person session and complete 2 hours of asynchronous work will earn 5.5 WA State Approved STEM clock hours.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-7/
CATEGORIES:Eastern Washington
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T163109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T163109Z
UID:5514-1629878400-1629892800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to FieldSTEM\nCascade School District\, 6-12\n(district in-service workshop) \nThis district in-service is meant to introduce K-12 educators to FieldSTEM and give time and mentorship for the express purpose of integrating FieldSTEM into curricula in the 2021-2022 school year.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-6/
CATEGORIES:Central
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210825T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T163017Z
UID:5513-1629792000-1629806400@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to FieldSTEM\nCascade School District\, K-5\n(district in-service workshop) \nThis district in-service is meant to introduce K-12 educators to FieldSTEM and give time and mentorship for the express purpose of integrating FieldSTEM into curricula in the 2021-2022 school year.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-5/
CATEGORIES:Central
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210809T172449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T172449Z
UID:5420-1629363600-1629388800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:FieldSTEM
DESCRIPTION:FieldSTEM in the Garden for Wahkiakum School District\n(for Wahkiakum School District educators only) \nAttention K-12 Formal and Para-Educators! \nThis FieldSTEM in the Garden workshop is the launching point for a series of workshops through the school year to support you in utilizing the school gardens and forest in teaching multiple subjects to your students.  \nIn this in-person* workshop\, you will identify what motivates you to be an innovative and engaged instructor\, and use that knowledge to find ways to incorporate high-impact field experiences into your teaching. You will tour the facilities at Wahkiakum School District and experience examples of how different content areas can include outdoor activities in the garden and/or the school forest. You will also have the opportunity to learn how your local WSU Extension Office can support you through the various programs they offer. \nParticipants who attend all day will be eligible to receive 6 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours. \n*PEI will be following these COVID-19 guidelines: Everyone is expected to wear masks and practice social distancing when indoors. In situations where social distancing is not possible during outdoor sessions\, masks are highly encouraged. If the venue or facility has stricter policies\, PEI will abide by those policies. Please do not attend if you currently have symptoms or have had recent exposure to someone that is suspected of or tested positive for a COVID infection. Participants attend at their own risk.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/fieldstem-4/
CATEGORIES:Coast
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210714T162346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T162411Z
UID:5234-1628586000-1628593200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Salmon Workshop\nJoin Pacific Education Institute and partners in an exploration of salmon educational materials and experiences for grades K – 12. \n\nSession 1: August 10\, 9 AM to 11 AM – we will gather via Zoom for a two-hour session where we will learn about the importance of salmon to our region\, then explore and evaluate a new educational resource about salmon on the Grays Harbor Marine Resources Committee website. You will have time to look for areas where salmon can be incorporated into your curriculum.\nSession 2: August 11\, 10 AM to 2:30 PM – a four-hour experience at the Lake Aberdeen Hatchery\, including a guided tour of the facility (if open)\, a guest speaker\, and a field investigation at the adjacent stream.\n\nParticipants who attend both days will receive: \n\n6 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours\nA $75 participation stipend\n\nNote: This workshop is open to all public school teachers in Grays Harbor County. We have 20 “seats” available. PEI and the Hatchery will be following the CDC’s guidelines for groups: all participants will have to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/salmon-2/2021-08-10/
LOCATION:Lake Aberdeen Hatchery\, 4203 Aberdeen Lake Rd\, Aberdeen\, WA\, 98520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coast,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210617T211442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T211442Z
UID:5090-1628584200-1628613000@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree
DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree: Green Jobs and Forestry\n(by invitation only) \nAttention Formal Educators of Grades 6-12!* \nWhat does a forester do? In this all-day** in-person workshop\, participants will explore Project Learning Tree resources for secondary teachers\, Green Jobs and Focus on Forests and PEI’s CTE Framework for Forest Management. Participants will also engage in a special field experience. Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry staff will provide a tour and share information on their forest management. The Yakama Nation was the 2019 recipient of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s President’s Award for “their ongoing leadership in advancing sustainable forest management.” \nParticipants who attend will receive: \n\n\n$50 Participation Stipend\n7 Washington State Approved STEM clock hours\n\n*You must be an educator of grades 6 through 12 within the Yakama Nation region.\n\n**Lunch will be provided.\n \nPlease Note: All COVID-19 precautions will be taken to protect the health of all participating educators\, facilitators and Yakama Nation staff. All participants\, facilitators and staff must wear a mask during the indoor portion of the workshop.
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/project-learning-tree-7/
CATEGORIES:Central
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210714T161101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T154959Z
UID:5232-1628168400-1628179200@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species (grades 6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Investigating Invasive Species with Washington Pest Watch (Grades 6-8)\nAttention Washington State 6-8 Educators! \nScotch broom\, mussels\, and beetles – oh my! Washington is being invaded! With Pacific Education Institute and the Washington Invasive Species Council\, you can become familiar with a state-wide project that empowers students to identify and report invasive species in their schoolyards and neighborhoods and become “first detectors.”  \nIn this online workshop\, we will introduce formal educators of grades 6 through 8 to the free Washington Pest Watch curriculum\, modeling the use of some resources to help support this kind of work in distance or hybrid K-12 learning models. Don’t be fooled by the virtual nature of this event – you will want to get out and get on the hunt for some of Washington’s most notorious invaders! \nParticipants will receive: \n\n3 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\nA $50 participation stipend
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/invasive-species-grades-6-8/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014910
CREATED:20210714T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T155037Z
UID:5231-1628154000-1628164800@pacificeducationinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species (grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Investigating Invasive Species with Washington Pest Watch (Grades 3-5)\nAttention Washington State 3-5 Educators! \nScotch broom\, mussels\, and beetles – oh my! Washington is being invaded! With Pacific Education Institute and the Washington Invasive Species Council\, you can become familiar with a state-wide project that empowers students to identify and report invasive species in their schoolyards and neighborhoods and become “first detectors.”  \nIn this online workshop\, we will introduce formal educators of grades 3 through 5 to the free Washington Pest Watch curriculum\, modeling the use of some resources to help support this kind of work in distance or hybrid K-12 learning models. Don’t be fooled by the virtual nature of this event – you will want to get out and get on the hunt for some of Washington’s most notorious invaders! \nParticipants will receive: \n\n3 Washington State approved STEM clock hours\nA $50 participation stipend
URL:https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/event/invasive-species-grades-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Education Institute":MAILTO:info@pacificeducationinstitute.org
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