Free TeachMeet on September 23: Navigating the Election
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Nature grounds us, inspires us, and renews our spirit. A stunning sunset, the vastness of a canyon, the gentle rustle of leaves in a forest – these moments of awe open our minds and hearts. They calm our stressed psyches and invite us into a space of creativity and possibility. When we pause in nature, we unlock the potential to reimagine our work, our teaching, and ourselves.
Join the IFSEL Team for a transformative workshop day at Timberlake Earth Sanctuary, just outside Greensboro, NC. Here, cedar and pine forests frame four miles of serene trails and open meadows, setting the stage for a day of deep personal renewal and inspiration for your social and emotional learning (SEL) practice.
Nature is one of IFSEL's Ten Educator Practices because it has the power to profoundly impact our teaching and learning. In this workshop, discover how insights from the natural world can play a leading role in your school environment.
This workshop is for every educator, whether you work in a rural or urban setting. We'll explore creative approaches for classroom meetings, advisories, school-wide systems, and culturally responsive curricula. You'll leave with a wealth of resources and SEL-focused experiences to bring the beauty and wisdom of the natural world back to your school. We welcome educators, administrators, afterschool staff, wellness and DEIB leaders, deans, counselors, and anyone passionate about integrating nature into education.
A Spirit of Playfulness and Discovery:
Step away from the blue light of screens and into the filtered light of the forest. Expect a day filled with readings, reflection, sharing, and nature-based experiences designed to rejuvenate your imagination and your practice.
Hands-On, Nature-Focused Exercises:
Engage in experiential activities designed for K-12 and adult communities, fostering SEL learning that is both deeply restorative and profoundly impactful.
Creative Application Across Disciplines:
Explore ways to integrate nature into your content teaching – from PE to Science to English – and engage with topics like climate change, cultural sensitivity to land, and the rights of nature.
Register by March 7:
After March 7:
$349
$399
Discounted Group Rate for groups of 3 or more:
Register by March 7:
After March 7:
$280
$320
Nearby Airport:
Accomodations:
To help you get started on your search, IFSEL has compiled a list several hotels near the workshop. Please note that the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion on this document does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
We recommend registrants book fully-refundable travel and accommodation. IFSEL is not liable for any costs incurred.
"… thought of the future I could make in the world if I walked with my face toward the hills, and my eyes full of light, and the earth sure and solid beneath me.”
– David Whyte
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Nature is one of IFSEL's Ten Educator Practices because it has the power to profoundly impact our teaching and learning. In this workshop, discover how insights from the natural world can play a leading role in your school environment.
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