ECOSCHOOLS FALL WORKSHOP - 2019 LAUNCH PEGGY CHENG, PEEL ECOSCHOOLS COORDINATOR (TRCA)
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EcoSchools Fall Workshop 2019 Launch Peggy Cheng, Peel EcoSchools Coordinator (TRCA) peggy.cheng@trca.ca Tracy Appleton, Sustainability Specialist (PDSB) Tracy.Appleton@peelsb.com
What is EcoSchools?
Mission & Vision
To nurture environmental leaders, reduce the
ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally
responsible school communities. To do this we:
• Certify K-12 schools in environmental learning and action
• Create a vibrant network of school boards and community
partners to share best practices
• Build strong EcoTeams with training sessions and tools
• Embed ecological literacy to promote engaged-citizenship,
well-being, and resilient students
“Every School an EcoSchool”
Engaging 58 School Boards
Peel EcoSchools
Provides framework to
implement environmental
education in schools
Provides funding
through Peel Climate
Change Strategy
Manages expansion of
EcoSchools program in
Peel
Offers support through a
dedicated EcoSchools
Program Leader
Partners with TRCA in
delivery of EcoSchools
program in schools
What is Certification?
• K-12 schools apply for EcoSchools
certification by demonstrating achievements
in environmental learning and action.
• Actions such as walking to school, bringing
in a waste-free lunch, and promoting water
conservation can earn a school points
towards certification.
• We assess each school based on a standard
established over 10 years of benchmarking.
• The depth and extent of the environmental
actions over the course of a school year will
determine the school’s final certification
level.
Steps to Certification
Certification Minimum of 50 points to receive an assessment
Experienced Schools
Experienced EcoSchools Certification Cycle (EECC)
The EECC is a two year certification cycle consisting of
one pledge year and one application year.
Eligible schools:
• Certified at Silver, Gold, or Platinum
• Certified for Platinum at least one year or certified
consistently for 5 years or more
The 6 Sections of Ontario EcoSchools
Energy School Ground Environmental
Conservation Greening Stewardship
Teamwork & Waste Curriculum
Leadership MinimizationExploring the 6 Sections • 6 sections of certification • Fun and creative ideas • Boost your program, good tips for getting started • Buffet of Ideas rather than a “To Do” list
Teamwork and Leadership Build a strong EcoTeam Communicate with the whole school
Updates in this section: Schools will no longer be required to upload portfolio documents in this section
Student leadership – 1.5
Visibility - 1.6
Consistent communication – 1.7
Skill building– 1.8
Initial EcoReview Questions 2.1-2.9 and 3.1-3.9 Energy Conservation & Waste Minimization Due: January 31, 2020
The EcoReview • Core component of the EcoSchools Certification program • Initial EcoReview is a snapshot of the whole school • Assesses behaviour & practices in the school • Active student inquiry with staff supervision/input • Informs campaigns and initiatives in Energy Conservation and Waste Minimization for the year
Initial EcoReview (deadline: Jan. 31)
Waste Minimization page
EcoRevie
w Tracker Initial EcoReview (January 31)
Follow-up EcoReview (April 24)
EcoReview - NotificationsInitial EcoReview (deadline: Jan. 31)
The rubric can be found on page 3 of the
Certification Guide.Follow-Up EcoReview
To be completed 3 months after
Initial EcoReview
Follow-Up EcoReview
Due: April 24, 2020Energy Conservation Encourage consistent behaviour Track, investigate, communicate, celebrate
Monitor & investigate – 2.1 - 2.10
Communication strategies – 2.11
Communication strategies – 2.11
Communication strategies – 2.11
Waste Minimization Encourage consistent behaviour Track, investigate, communicate, celebrate
Monitor and communicate – 3.1 - 3.11
Reduce food related waste– 3.3
Creative GOOS and reuse-it bins – 3.4
Communication strategies – 3.11
School-wide waste audit – 3.12
School Ground Greening Involve student every step of the way Improve biodiversity and create useful shade on your school grounds
Updates in this section: Schools will no longer be required to upload portfolio documents for 4.4
Greening projects – 4.1a
Nature study areas (no mow zone) - 4.1a
Student engagement - 4.1b
Encourage ecological sustainability- 4.3
Contributing to healthy communities – 4.4
Enriching student learning – 4.5
Digging It
A guide to greening your
school grounds, with tips,
tricks and techniques to
make your space bio-
diverse and beautiful!
Access through:
http://trca.ca/learning/teacher-
resourcesCurriculum Learning IN, ABOUT, FOR the environment Outdoor learning multiple times a year
Updates in this section: Schools will no longer be required to upload portfolio documents in this section Portfolio documents are only for Pt5.9
Learning IN the environment
Learning ABOUT the environment
Learning FOR the environment
Environmental Stewardship Whole school learning and action Creative campaigns with strong communication
Updates in this section: Schools will no longer be required to upload portfolio documents in this section Portfolio documents are only for Pt6.6
• Whole school engagement • Environmental learning and action • Above and beyond
Whole school pledge
Whole school assembly
Eco Open House
The Great Gulp
Climate Action Campaigns
E-Waste drive
Week long campaigns
EcoSchools in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTqmSz2Zfhc&feature=youtu.be
Support and Resources ecoschools.ca
Your Online Certification Application www.certapp.ecoschools.ca @EcoSchoolsCAN ecoschools.ca
Online Certification Application: School View
Home Page
Certification
Info & FAQ
School
profile
Application
Status
Cert
History
Navigation
Menu
Members
Updates
and infoPage features
Rubric
Question
Tracker
Download
Files
Upload
Portfolio
TIPS Files
CheckboxesSimplified Instructions and Questions • More checkboxes and drop-downs • Decreased number of text boxes NEW Platinum Yearly Planner Deadline • No longer in November • Deadline is now last Friday in January Recognition • To reduce ecological impact of the program, no longer providing physical plaques to schools • Moving to new digital recognition tools to celebrate certification
Fillable PDF files
Using Tablet Devices • Use the Adobe Reader app for fillable worksheets and forms • Use annotation apps (e.g. iAnnotate, Top Notes, etc.) to mark up Walkabout Worksheets
Resources Library ● Getting Started Guides for Standard, Platinum, and EECC schools ● Basic worksheets and resources to support certification in each stream
Resources Library
• EcoSchools in your classroom links the EcoSchools
program and worksheets to curriculum expectations.
• Helps schools better integrate the program into
classroom lessons.
• A link to all campaign kits to
support schools in running
Environmental Stewardship
campaigns.Resource Library
• Videos and training webinars give all members of the school
community an opportunity to build capacity and learn about the
EcoSchools program. • Lesson plans for K to Grade 12,
connected to the Ontario curriculumCertification Deadlines
Input results from the Initial EcoReviews
January 31 (questions 2.1-2.9 and 3.1-3.9) into the application
Complete all applicable questions, including results
April 24 from the Follow-up EcoReviews, collect and
upload all required portfolio documents, and submit
the application
Early bird deadline: April 3
Submit by the early bird deadline for a chance to win
a prize draw.Next Steps
1 Register your school
2 Share with your EcoTeam
3 Begin Initial EcoReviews
(input by January 31)THANK YOU!
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