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Earth Expeditions (Miami University of Ohio) 

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Earth Expeditions (Miami University of Ohio) 

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Professional Development with Grad credit. You can apply to their Masters program if wanted, either the Global Field Program (GFP) or the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP)

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Earth Expeditions | Project Dragonfly | Miami University Field Courses

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Earth Expeditions are Miami University study abroad courses designed for people at all stages of their life and career who are looking for inspiring professional development opportunities while earning graduate credit. All courses engage with grassroots conservation and sustainability programs that are making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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Ecology Project International (EPI) Teacher Fellowship

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Ecology Project International (EPI) Teacher Fellowship

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Professional Development Opportunity

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The Fellowships are 8 days in length

EPI funds the majority of the fellowship program costs

Fellows pay fees ranging from $300-$600, depending on need

The application is open annually from July 1st to September 1st

There is no cost to apply

Join a vibrant community of educators passionate about immersive education! EPI's Fellowship program fosters a supportive network to connect, exchange ideas, and forge lifelong friendships. Discover the power of place-based student experiences that blend nature, hands-on inquiry, and personal growth. Apply today to make a lasting impact alongside dedicated professionals and the EPI community!

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2022
Fellow Spotlight

Bob Ford

2022 Yellowstone Winter Fellow Bob Ford from Fairfield College Preparatory School (Fairfield, CT) shares his experience getting his hands dirty (and feet cold!) in the field with us, as well as his hopes for bringing what he learned back to his classroom.

Teacher Fellowship Eligibility

Formal and informal educators from any country are welcome to apply. EPI's curriculum is best suited to educators teaching science and creative writing, history, and more. The program is suited for educators at the middle school, high school or university level, and applications from these educators are strongly preferred. Applications from educators in any subject are welcome.

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Teacher Fellowships | Ecology Project International

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The EPI Teacher Fellowship is designed to give a diverse range of educators an opportunity to collaborate with one another on real-world conservation projects.

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Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions)

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Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions)

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Professional Development Opportunity

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Grosvenor Teacher Fellows - National Geographic Society

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The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (GTF) is a professional development opportunity for pre-K–12 educators made possible by a partnership between Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society.

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DIG Field School - Professional Development Opportunity

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DIG Field School - Professional Development Opportunity

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Really cool experience for learning and experiencing paleontology and geology.

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The DIG Field School connects K-12 STEM teachers with scientific research and researchers through ongoing professional development and teaching curricula.

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Add new slides to this deck and start creating your presentation! :)

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General Leadership Activity Reflection Form

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General Leadership Activity Reflection Form

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This is a master - please make a copy for your own use

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[TEMPLATE] Non-PL Leadership Activity Reflection Form

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This is a master - please make a copy for your own use

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[TEMPLATE] Professional Learning Leaders Reflection Form

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This is a master - please make a copy for your own use.

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This is a master - please make a copy for your own use.

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Planning Matrix [TEMPLATE - DO NOT EDIT]

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Using a program that encourages students to communicate without voice or silently to the teacher, helps with acknowledging all student voices. Pear Deck

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Using a program that encourages students to communicate without voice or silently to the teacher, helps with acknowledging all student voices. Pear Deck

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I have all the students names on popsicle sticks that I pull not to "catch students off guard" but to make sure that I provide opportunities for all students to share. It helps me to avoid falling into the trap of always calling on the same students.

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Teacher Model : Share with students"the happy place" (THP)that you go to when you need a mental brain break.  Tell students that it's a safe space to share .Ask students if they would like to share thier "THP"Take volunteers. Ask students to print out a picture and post it to "THP" wall. Ask for a few volunteers daily.

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Teacher Model : Share with students"the happy place" (THP)that you go to when you need a mental brain break.  Tell students that it's a safe space to share .Ask students if they would like to share thier "THP"Take volunteers. Ask students to print out a picture and post it to "THP" wall. Ask for a few volunteers daily.

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It's that easy. Share personal stories, be transparent, be yourself. It's hard to stay up on all the new stuff, so it's OK to ask the students to explain it to you. You could even ask the students in a survey, "what new trends do you like?" "what trends don't you like?"

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Create a classroom agreements with the whole grade level that can be applied to every classroom.

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Encourage students to respond to each other during class discussions. Build the trust between teacher and students by allowing students to have a voice in the classroom.   

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Encourage students to respond to each other during class discussions. Build the trust between teacher and students by allowing students to have a voice in the classroom.   

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In order for my students to have a strong sense of classroom community - classroom  management must be established - where the students feel comfortable enough to work together as a group but knows the fine line between having fun and learning.  Both can be accomplished when there is consistent consequences to their actions without making a student feels uncomfortable. Once this is accomplished, students who were once  picked on for their knowledge will  feel a sense of comfort and  protected.

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I used this to help students get to know each other. They wrote a response to the question in each box and in the blank box next to it they drew a picture that goes with it. After each student completed this individually I then assigned them partners and each student completed a half sheet in their partnerships where they wrote something they had in common with their partner and something new they learned about their partner. I think this helps build community because students get to know each other on a deeper level and recognize commonalities amongst themselves.

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Attendance Questions that are low stakes 

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Attendance Questions that are low stakes 

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Daily or twice a week unity activity to build student trust and engagement. SEL strategies.

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Daily or twice a week unity activity to build student trust and engagement. SEL strategies.

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Survey students at the end of each quarter that has them rank different activities we do and explain what they like and do not like. 

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Survey students at the end of each quarter that has them rank different activities we do and explain what they like and do not like. 

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Provide students with a safe space to expand their learning.

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Provide students with a safe space to expand their learning.

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Shout outs! to acknowledge improvements, accomplishments, successes. 

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Shout outs! to acknowledge improvements, accomplishments, successes. 

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Making the time to hear them even when busy. They know when you use your time to listen to them. Asking appropriate follow up questions when needed. Cheering for successes they share or other positive stories. Offering support.

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Giving students jobs to take care of daily business and errands.

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Giving students jobs to take care of daily business and errands.

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Provide TRUE "Equity of Voice"for all students

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Provide TRUE "Equity of Voice"for all students

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When possible, give them choice on topics. So I have them choose between which body system to research or which condition they want to study in our metabolism unit.

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Listening to structure changes in your classroom

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Listening to structure changes in your classroom

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A student asked me to swap desk with library and I love the set up. They like looking out the windows.

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Paper VS Computer as a way to work on lessons. 

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Paper VS Computer as a way to work on lessons. 

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Make simple google form to ask students how they are doing.

https://forms.gle/Sj8NCyLmcKLu2jNV6

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Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

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Provide a token economy system and be consistent

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Provide a token economy system and be consistent

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You be the science expert (teach us something that interests you, that teacher approved). 

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You be the science expert (teach us something that interests you, that teacher approved). 

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Students can choose to work with partners, groups, or independently.

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Listening to what the students are interested in - incorporate those into lessons or other routines

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Listening to what the students are interested in - incorporate those into lessons or other routines

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I do a this or that on wednesdays and forgot to do one one day and I asked for ideas - I've been working off of the list I got since then. The students LOVE it. Gets debate started and I ask for reasoning why they like what they do.

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Choice Boards to share thier learning at the end of the unit assessments. 

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Choice Boards to share thier learning at the end of the unit assessments. 

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Provide a monetary payment system for a class/school store

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Provide a monetary payment system for a class/school store

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Multiple ways to complete the same task, students choose the way they want to complete the assignment.

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Multiple ways to complete the same task, students choose the way they want to complete the assignment.