The Annual Forum Symposium

This groundbreaking forum symposium brings together PK-12 educators and statewide leaders, climate researchers and environmentally focused community partners to explore innovative approaches, share best practices, engage in immersive climate change communication experiences, and forge connections that transcend traditional boundaries! Our collective mission is to foster an environment of collaborative engagement and action that will empower participants to become catalysts for change within educational settings and throughout their communities.

This is more than an event - it’s a movement. Get ready to take part in a symposium that centers around active participation to create a ripple effect of positive change! Sign up online and be part of our inaugural forum to contribute, connect, and commit to a more just, environmental future!

Featured Event Activities

  • Speakers: Education as a catalyst for climate action.

  • Poster Sessions: Multi -, Inter- and/or Transdisciplinary Presentations

  • Workshops: Focusing on Equity, Justice, and Traditional Ways of Knowing and Being

  • PK-12 Student Poetry or Song Competition: Five student winners will share their incredible creations live at the AFS and win gift card prizes!

  • Networking Sessions: Connect with Educators and Researchers Passionate About Climate Change

  • Creative Communicators Showcase: Explore a Diverse Range of Climate Change Education and Action-Oriented Resources

AFS Planning Committee

  • Christina Acosta

    Research Committee Co-Lead

  • Shelley Alden Brooks

    PK-12 Teaching and Learning Committee Member

  • Jennifer Cao

    PK-12 Teaching and Learning Committee Member

  • Kelley Le

    ECCLPs Executive Director

  • Lilly Lopez

    ECCLPs Program Coordinator

  • Jerry Knaack

    Community-Based Partner Committee Member

  • Naehee Kwun

    PK-12 Teaching and Learning Committee Member

  • Tyler Valdes

    Community-Based Partner Committee Member