Dear Colleague ,

A HUGE thank you to everyone who signed our urgent call to include education in the National Climate Assessment ! With the support of our amazing partners, we collected 777 signatures to center on the importance of education. This is a major step in climate change education, and we hope that through this collective effort, all PK-12 students will receive a comprehensive, action-driven and hopeful climate change education. Together, we can activate and propel the next generation to address, mitigate, and help drive solutions to the climate emergency!

Thank You to Key Program Partners and Everyone Who Signed Our Urgent Call to Include Education in the National Climate Assessment and Supported with Inputs!!!

As we continue making progress towards advancing PK-12 climate and environmental literacy, there are two things to look forward to this coming Fall! ECCLPs has been working with incredible global partners such as Subject to Climate t o provide access to high quality resources aligned to the ECCLPs framework for climate and environmental justice education, an d The eKadence Foundation to create an innovative platform designed to support educators. Immerse yourself in micro-learning series with options to purchase salary credits featuring insights from both local and global organizations, and connect directly with support providers. Join a vibrant community of educators, engage in virtual connections, and achieve your learning goals together!

Collaboration and support like theirs are essential in making these initiatives possible. Thank you to our program partners!!

Calling All Pre-Service Field Supervisors Supporting Pre-service Teacher Candidates: Join Us for an Interactive Workshop!

Join ECCLPs for an engaging interactive workshop tailored for pre-service educators on teacher supervision and climate and environmental education. This webinar will focus on leveraging the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) and our ECCLPS' climate and environmental framework . Gain additional skills and resources to support pre-service teachers in integrating these vital topics into their classrooms. Don't miss out—register for one of the three interactive dates today!

For any questions regarding the workshops, please contact Dr. Jennifer Cao, CaoJP@uci.edu. We hope to see there!

Shaping Our Future Together: Participate and Share the ECCLPs' Community-based Partners Survey!

Attention all community-based partners and organizations! We are creating space for individuals to share insights on opportunities and challenges currently faced to guide the strategic direction of ECCLPs CBP projects and initiatives through the Community-Based Partners Committee Listening Survey .

A key focus of the work is on equity and justice —core pillars of our efforts to center the needs of historically marginalized communities. Additionally, we aim to capture the progress seen in environmental education as indicated by community-based partners working directly with community members.

By participating, you will help us ensure that our efforts meet the evolving needs of our community, fostering stronger collaborations and achieving impactful results. Together, we can make a significant difference.

New UC-CSU Undergraduate Research Internship and Graduate Mentor Opportunities!

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students! We invite you to register for our ECCLPs UC & CSU Research Internship Program ! This one-year academic internship program is designed to introduce undergraduate students to research opportunities alongside UC and CSU faculty and staff from various campuses. Participants will engage in structured training sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on experiences tailored to enhance their skills and knowledge, specifically focusing on climate education in California. Undergrads need no prior research experience to join!

Graduate students, we encourage you to apply! Are you a graduate student at a UC or CSU interested in mentoring your peers and undergraduate students? Join us as a mentor to support the undergraduate participants in this internship. All graduate students will recieve a small honorarium for their time and expertise!

All applications are due on August 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Please feel free to reach out to Special Projects Coordinator, Jennifer Cao at  CaoJP@uci.edu with any questions.

A big thank you to our partner, The eKadence Learning Foundation , for sponsoring this internship program! Your support enables students from both systems to actively engage, participate, and advance PK-12 climate and environmental literacy.

Celebrating the ECCLPs Annual Forum Symposium Event!

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us for the ECCLP Annual Forum. Nearly 600 individuals came together to discuss climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action in collaboration with ECCLPs. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we're grateful for your contributions to advancing climate change education within our community.

Be sure to visit our new webpage to explore all the virtual speakers and illustrations from the event. Additionally, we just updated the site to include all recorded sessions available on the new professional learning platform! Gain access to all the recordings here !

We're thrilled to announce our next symposium event, which will take place online on May 17, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm PST. We look forward to your continued engagement and participation in shaping the conversation around environmental awareness and education.

Thank You Again to Our Wonderful Event Sponsors!

Micro-Learning Series #5: How to Get Actionable Feedback

Check out the latest mini-series video from ECCLPs consultant, Lorraine Lee , a renowned virtual keynote speaker and seasoned instructor at LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies , as we conclude our second micro-learning series. Shift your perspective to see feedback as an opportunity for growth and constructive conversations.

Stay Informed and Get Involved:

Key Resources and Info for Strategic Climate Action

Image Credit: National Park Service - Stories of Partnership

• Dive into the latest National Park Service publication: " Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Achievements in Indigenous Communities ." This publication was created in collaboration with over 30 tribes and highlights various projects in conservation efforts spearheaded by Native American, Native Hawaiian and Alaskan Native communities.

• Explore this interactive HeatRisk map by the National Weather Service (NWS). It is a color-numeric-based index that provides a forecast of the potential level of risk for heat-related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period.

• The UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools has developed a Teacher Education Desert Map . Investigate the rates of underprepared teachers and teacher education across the state.

Invest in Climate Literacy, Justice, and Action!

A gift to this UC–CSU initiative is an investment in the partnerships and strategies that will educate and activate all of California’s high school graduates to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues and solutions. Both UC Irvine School of Education and CSU Dominguez Hills campuses serve as initial hubs for the ECCLPs initiative to address regional needs. 

Contact: Duane Rohrbacher, Executive Director of Development , UC Irvine | duane.rohrbacher@uci.edu | (949) 824-4774

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