Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=5378816&D=10333
Support your students and your practice in preparing for the new New York Inspires climate education mandate through rigorous, relevant instruction that integrates sustainability and climate science into the high school classroom.
Designed for grades 9-12 educators (with discounted pricing available for Environmental Education CoSer districts), this interactive session explores how climate education can be embedded across disciplines, not as an add-on, but as an authentic extension of disciplinary thinking, inquiry, and real-world application.
Participants will deepen their understanding of climate systems, including causes, impacts, mitigation, and adaptation, while engaging with standards-aligned, classroom-ready resources connected to New York State Education Department learning standards. Through collaboration and individual application, educators will identify entry points for integrating climate education into existing units in science, social studies, ELA, math, and CTE pathways.
Grounded in inquiry, systems thinking, data literacy, and real-world relevance, the session also highlights opportunities for civic engagement, community partnerships, and experiential learning beyond the classroom. Participants will engage in professional dialogue that supports instructional shifts and adaptation for diverse high school learners.
Leave with actionable strategies, high-quality resources, and a clear vision for empowering students as critical thinkers and informed decision-makers. Climate education in grades 9-12 is not only about meeting a mandate, it's about preparing students to analyze complex systems, evaluate solutions, and engage meaningfully in shaping a more sustainable future.
Special discounted pricing is available for Environmental Education CoSer subscribers. This includes educators from Wallkill, Kingston, Saugerties, Ellenville, and New Paltz.
Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants.
Facilitator: Rachel Arbor, Gaia Scholastic
Location:
The Jane Bullowa Conference Center
175 North Chestnut St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
Cost and credit information available on the registration site