Upload
hilda-long
View
223
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Welcome Environmental Envisioning Committee…please sign in and have refreshments….
• FACILITIES • CURRICULUM
• COMMUNITY • SCHOOLS
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Agenda: January 15th
• Welcome and Introductions• Review of the Initiative
– Purpose and Goals “Where are we going?”– Results – The Vision and Plan– Website for Information
• Sub-committee Structures– Selections for Sub-committees/Meet together– Roles and Responsibilities– Framework for Planning and Communication– Organize and Begin the Work
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
• Welcome and Introductions
• Meeting Objectives
• Overview of Current Practices
• Establishing the Vision
• Next Steps
AGENDAOCTOBER 23rd
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
• FACILITIES • CURRICULUM
• COMMUNITY • SCHOOLS
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Meeting Objectives 1. Identify current sustainability efforts and build on strengths.
2. Establish priorities and framework to establish a vision for sustainability.
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
This AISD – Community Framework for Stewardship of the Earth known, as the “Framework for Sustainability” will include:
Teachers, Students, Administrators – Curriculum and School Initiatives
Facilities – Green Buildings, Employees, waste management and construction
- Community Resources – partners and environmental locations in the Austin area.
District Overview Curriculum Department
State Science Curriculum – The TEKS
“Students understand the effect of human behavior on the environment.”
“Water quality” – Chemistry“Ecosystems” - Biology
Cooperative Learning/Accountable Talk
Questioning Strategies
FOSS
Tools/Equipment
Community Resource
BEST PRACTICES FOR SCIENCE
RESOURCES
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCIENCE PLANNING TEMPLATE FOR CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEWS
SHRC
AISD’s 2005-2006 Science Professional Development is focused on: Scientific Content/Conceptual Development through; Models of Scientific Inquiry, and supported by; Best Practices for Science Instruction.
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Community Partnerships• Austin Energy – Solar Panel Installations• LCRA – Watershed, Colorado River, Highland
Lakes Chain• Austin Nature Center• Lady Bird Wildflower Center
Spring 2008 District Survey
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Facilities and Transportation
• Energy, Water and Sustainability• Renewable Energy• Emission Reduction• Water Conservation
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Establishing the Vision – A System- Classrooms/Schools/District- Facilities, Construction,
Transportation- Community“Draw the system, establish a
vision”
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Establishing the Vision – A System“Draw the system, establish a vision”1. What does it Look Like? What are the
essential/key components?2. Draw and Label3. Synthesize your drawings4. Prepare to report
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Establishing the Vision – A System“Brainstorm in your groups, then on
stickies”1. How can we establish the vision?
Refer to the group charts.
2. What components are needed?3. What other groups/organizations? 4. List all your ideas. One per stickie.
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Establishing the Vision – A System
1. Sort the stickies into common themes
2. Label the themes3. Vote for priority one –
red dot4. Vote for priority two –
yellow dots
Report out
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Results: BE THINKING OF WHAT SUB- COMMITTEE YOU WANT TO
JOIN
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Results:1. Institutional Policy Development2. Communication• Purchasing• Curriculum• Transportation• Facilities• Resources• Programs
AISD – Community Environmental Envisioning Committee ResultsOctober 23, 2008 Results
Priority 1:Institutional Policy DevelopmentAISD Board Green Policy/Interlocal CommunityEnvironmental Dept./Policies Purchasing Policy
Compliance Policies
State Recycling Laws Zero WasteEfficiency Clean Air Energy
Maintenance Standards
Campus/Dept. Policies and Guidelines
Campus-based Environment Plans – CIPGuidelines for school “Green Teams”
Priority 2 – Communication
oWebsite/Staff PortaloCoordinate and
communicate activities city and
districtoMaps – community
resources and schools
oAISD Enviro. CenteroContact points – city
and districtoDistrict Green
TeamsoPlanning Groups
o“Go Green Initiative”Buttons, bumper stickers, mugs, bags, etc.Community - School
sponsorsoCommunity PresentationsoMaster Data base:
CurriculumResourcesPartners
Business/IndustryCity Depts.
Points of contact
CurriculumPurchasing
Resources
Programs
Transportation
Energy
Facilities
Recycling
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
Agenda: January 15th
• Welcome and Introductions• Review of the Initiative
– Purpose and Goals “Where are we going?”– Results – The Vision and Plan– Website for Information
• Sub-committee Structures– Selections for Sub-committees/Meet together– Roles and Responsibilities– Framework for Planning and Communication– Organize and Begin the Work
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
SUB-COMMITTEE STRUCTURES
• Steering Committee: composed of co-chairs• Policy and Communication PRIMARY FOCUS
• Sub-Committees: Recycling, Facilities, Energy, Resources, Transportation
• Membership: Co-chairs, Recorder, Members, other roles as needed defined by sub-committee
• All sub-committees focus on their areas, but include POLICY, COMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUSES AND CURRICULUM
Sub-committee composition/roles:
• Co-chairs (policy & communication).– Schedule meetings & set agendas, maintain focus,
ensure task – timeline – objective completion.– Steering Committee service – 1 policy, 1 communication.
• Recorder – minutes, attendance, location, dates, maintain artifacts, gather information, ensure communication for meetings.
Establish Group NormsRecord Membership
TASK SHEET #1
Sub-committee ___________Establish Goals and Objectives:
1. Review and Discuss 1st meeting results2. Establish Group Name3. Discuss possible goals, objectives, tasks,
etc..4. Prepare to report out to whole group
TASK SHEET #2
Environmental Stewardship – utilizing a systemic approach to inspire our students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement.
SUB-COMMITTEE SELECTION
• Reflect on our work so far, determine your area of interest and focus.
• Join a sub-committee indicated by chart tablets, group yourselves accordingly: Recycling, Facilities, Energy, Resources, Transportation
COMPLETE TASK SHEETS #1 & #2
• Co-chairs (policy & communication).– Schedule meetings & set agendas, maintain focus,
ensure task – timeline – objective completion.– Steering Committee service – 1 policy, 1 communication.
• Recorder – minutes, attendance, location, dates, maintain artifacts, gather information, ensure communication for meetings.
Establish Group NormsRecord Membership
TASK SHEET #1
Sub-committee ___________Establish Goals and Objectives:
1. Review and Discuss 1st meeting results2. Establish Group Name3. Discuss possible goals, objectives, tasks,
etc..4. Prepare to report out to whole group
TASK SHEET #2
Sub-committee ___________
1. Share Group Name 2. Share goals, objectives, tasks, etc..3. Listen for overlaps, duplications,
connections4. Ask for clarification5. Questions…..
GROUP REPORTS
WHOLE GROUP
Meeting Dates:• Thursday, March 5th
• Thursday, May 14th
• Thursday, July 23rd
SUBCOMMITTEES PLAN ACCORDINGLY
• Meetings in between whole group
• Reporting• Timelines
On-going WHOLE GROUP Agenda Items:
• Group Progress Reports
• Issues/Barriers• New Items• Budgets• Communication• Policy
Tools:• Sample
Agenda• Calendar• Planning
Document
On-going Subcommittee Agenda Items:
• Welcome & Introductions• Review Norms• Review previous meeting results• Establish/Review meeting
objectives• Meeting tasks• Review
agreements/assignments/next steps
• Review timeline and next meeting date/time/location
SUBCOMMITTEES
Continue subcommittee processEstablish timelines
Next Whole Group Meeting isThursday, March 5th
Thank You!
Next Steps: