TOWN HALL Education for Environment & Community - August 11th, 2021

Education for Environment & Community
              TOWN HALL
             August 11th, 2021

AGENDA
• Introductions of New staff & students!
• Goals of our time together
• Sharing information of what we know about the upcoming
  year
• Billing / Stipend information and frequently asked
  questions
• What’s next? Arrival day logistics and orientation
• Q's from you – What other information do you need before
  arriving?

INTRODUCTIONS
        Invitation to share any or all of the following:

•   Name
•   Pronouns
•   Where you’re joining from (https://native-land.ca/)
•   A highlight of summertime

GOALS
 • Continue getting to know each other
 • Communicate program updates and financial
   information
 • Communicate our constants and commitments and
   how to prepare for the upcoming year
 • Prepare for orientation and course registration
 • Hear from you!

CONSTANTS & COMMITMENTS
• The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) lens applied &
  practiced throughout the program
• The design principle of a cycle of theory and practice
• The opportunity to apply learning in meaningful ways
• High-quality academic coursework in partnership with the
  University of Washington
• The development of a Professional Learning Community
• Keeping the safety & health of all community members (grads,
  staff, students, etc.) at the forefront of design decisions

WHAT WE KNOW RIGHT NOW
• All graduate students and Ed Team staff have been vaccinated.
• The majority of the program will be in-person, with masking expected under
  certain circumstances.
• We are regularly monitoring and providing updates on COVID in the area.
• You will be participating in an in-person mentored teaching practicum, observing
  and delivering IslandWood educational programming.
• School Overnight Program is filling for Winter and Spring quarters (January –
  June 2022). Capacity limits following state regulations and school district
  guidance.

COURSES / REGISTRATION
• Registration email with instructions from Rebecca Jaynes, Continuum College to your
  UW email
• Prevent holds on account by submitting official transcript and vaccination information
• Register for courses and payment to UW via myUW portal
• Internal processes won't complete until all student register (please be timely!)

Fall Courses:

FINANCES
IslandWood Tuition Invoice for Fall Quarter                EEC Monthly Stipend
   • Invoices and yearly statements sent out a few            • Purpose is intended to offset living
     weeks ago.                                                 expenses while other employment is
   • Payment is due by September 1.
                                                                on hold during the program.
   • Some frequently asked question about billing
       • What does it mean if my balance is negative
                                                              • Considered part of your financial aid
          on the invoice?                                       package.
       • What if I'm waiting on federal aid                   • Disbursed monthly via direct deposit.
          disbursement to cover tuition?                      • Considered taxable income but
       • When will I be billed for the next quarter?            not earnings – you will receive a 1099,
       • What if I'm encountering a financial barrier or        not a W-2.
          complication?                                       • We need a W-9 and bank
   • Keep in touch! Opportunities to talk after this            routing/account numbers to process so
     meeting or during orientation.
                                                                you can be paid promptly!

PROGRAM PHASES
                          DEPENDING ON SCHOOLS ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE

CLASSROOM                                         SCHOOL DAY               SCHOOL DAY          SCHOOL OVERNIGHT
                        SCHOOL YARD
  VIRTUAL                                         PROGRAMS                 PROGRAMS               PROGRAMS
                         PROGRAMS
 PROGRAM                                             PARKS                                        IW CAMPUS
 -   1.5 HOURS      -    1.5 – 4 HR PROGRAM   -   1.5-4 HR PROGRAM     -   1.5-4 HR PROGRAM
 -   VIRTUAL                                                                                   •   M-TH (10-13 HR)
                    -    SCHOOL YARD          -   LOCAL PARKS WITHIN   -   BAINBRIDGE CAMPUS
     CLASSROOM                                                                                 •   BAINBRIDGE
                                                  WALKING DISTANCE
                                                                                                   CAMPUS
                                                  OF SCHOOLS

 We plan on flexing our programs based on school needs throughout next year. Much will depend on district
 policies around field trips and COVID transmission rates in the area.

ONGOING CONSIDERATIONS
• Professional Learning Community – decisions based on community needs.
• Valued Mindsets - navigating uncertainties requires a lot of patience,
  flexibility, and grace as the world changes around us.
• Year of Transition – lots of learning on how to operate during the current
  health crisis, this will continue to be a transition through the upcoming year.
• Ongoing Change - scheduling and expectations may change from quarter to
  quarter. Participation will require flexibility and adaptability.

WHAT’S NEXT?
Pre-Arrival Housekeeping/Assignments:
     •   Register for welcome activities
     •   Sign and return COVID forms and W-9/stipend paperwork
     •   Assignments - read book intros, view Ted Talk, Living Museum artificat
     •   Complete JEDI self-assessment

• Sept. 1: Arrival Day! IW Fall tuition and CPR/WFA payment due
• Sept 29: UW courses begin, UW tuition due for Fall quarter
• Oct 4: IW Day programming instruction begins

Information for Incoming Graduate Student Landing Page

INFORMATION GATHERING: Questions /
Thoughts from You
•   Orientation / quarter schedule?
•   Classes at IslandWood or UW?
•   Getting updated link for the JEDI self-assessment
•   Mailing address for on-campus students –
•   On-campus employment, job fair during orientation, external employment list
•   Re-send email with arrival information and missing links (Jack)
•   UW ID card and U-Pass