
Outdoor Learning Symposium

2023
Outdoor Learning Symposium
Building support for outdoor and environmental education in K-12 Kentucky classrooms
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Thursday, June 1st, 2023
North Calloway Elementary School
Murray, Kentucky
Registration opens for K-12 teachers and administrators on March 31st, 2023!
Who Should Attend
The Outdoor Learning Symposium (OLS) is a unique event specially designed to meet the needs of K-12 administrators and teachers interested in exploring ways to engage students in environmental education (EE) experiences and cross-curricular outdoor learning. We encourage administrators and teachers to communicate and plan to attend the event together as a team. Don't forget... administrator and teacher teams who attend and participate are eligible to apply for a mini-grant of up to $250 for their school or district to help fund outdoor learning projects. Administrators, in this case, are defined as principals, assistant principals, department team leaders, PD directors, leaders at the school district, etc.
What to Expect
At the OLS, you'll find sessions that are tailored to meet the needs of both administrators and teachers and ideas about how to blend environmental education and outdoor learning into your regular school day and curriculum. Participatory and outdoor sessions will include interactive sessions that support research, practical integration tips, standard aligned curriculum support, and much more. From getting a broader perspective on the benefits of learning outdoors to the practical application and local resources available to area schools, this event is sure to be inspiring and relevant to both teachers and administrators. And, teacher admin teams that attend together will have ample time to plan and brainstorm about these new ways to structure learning at their site and even be eligible to apply for mini-grants up to $250 to support outdoor learning projects at their site.
Registration & Credits
Registration for K-12 teachers and administrators opens March 31st. Registration for nonformal educators and community partners opens April 28th. Registration closes May 29th. Participants who attend will receive a certificate of completion for 6 hours of professional development. EILA credits will be available for administrators.
Accessibility
All participants are welcome. For questions regarding access and accommodation, please contact Katherine at katherine@kaee.org
in advance of the event.
Need More Info or Assistance with Registration?
Contact Katherine Bullock
Thanks to our generous OLS
2023 event sponsors!

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