Santa Cruz County Teacher Leadership Institute for Sustainability
This innovative and inspiring program supports teachers to integrate environmental literacy and sustainability into core classroom curriculum.
The program is open to TK-12 and all content areas.
Program Impacts & Testimonials
99% of participants report an increase in their capacity to integrate environmental sustainability within classroom curriculum
99% of participants report classrooms taking action on environmental issues relevant to their students
96% of participants report connecting with local community partners for support of outdoor learning and stewardship action projects
Program Components
The Institute is structured to include the following elements to support individual professional learning and collective growth and development within an inspiring teaching and learning community.
Knowledge and Skill Building focused on sustainability and environmental literacy frameworks in connection to core instruction
Community Building and Mentoring to develop a shared vision and understanding of green schools and increase collaboration between schools and community-based partner organizations
Reflection and Accountability through capturing and sharing impacts across school campus, curriculum, community and culture
Program Support: Facilitators, Partners and Mentors
Coastal Watershed Council
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Regeneracion: Pajaro Valley Climate Action
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Save the Redwoods League
Save our Shores
UCSC History & Civics Project
Watsonville Wetlands Watch