Elementary Kickoffs
Annual Conference in Climate Change Education
Making the Invisible Visible in Climate Change Education
Wednesday October 30th, 2024
Climate change is expanding worldwide, manifesting in severe weather events, declining biodiversity, and growing injustice - yet its causes, impacts, and solutions are often hidden in plain sight. A critical part of Climate Change Education (CCE) is revealing these invisible factors to support mitigation and adaptation to a changing climate, while simultaneously making new narratives visible that inspire hope and action for teachers and learners alike. From spotlighting energy education, to mapping paths towards climate justice, this conference makes innovative ideas visible to help learners of all ages ‘change the climate’ in their schools and communities.
This EcoSchools conference kicks off a new year of teaching and learning by bringing TDSB educators and staff together to foster Climate Change Education in K-12 classrooms. Keynote speakers, workshop leaders and local organizations will share a range of inspiring ideas, strategies and resources to involve students in climate change learning that is authentic, interdisciplinary, action-oriented and community-driven. Join us to connect with other educators engaged in CCE to exchange ideas, foster community, and discover hopeful pathways for advancing climate action across all levels of education!
- Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
- October 30th, 2024
- 8:30am - 3:00pm (registration at 8am)
Release is provided for one educator per school - register soon as space is limited and filling up quickly!
Open this document for the full description of the keynote and workshops available.
2023 Kickoff Resources
From Crises to Resilience: Caring for yourself while caring for the planet
Students need us more than ever to help them navigate between anxiety and despair, hope and action when they think about climate change. Yet teachers themselves are experiencing ever more challenges in both their professional and personal lives. How do we prioritize wellbeing while addressing the climate crisis? Join us as we explore ways to rebuild our personal resilience and empower young people to do the same.
Keynote speaker: Shameen Sandhu
TDSB System Leader, Mental Health & Professional Support Services
Workshops include: School Ground Projects and Grants, Outdoor Learning Support in Schools, Taking Climate Action Through EcoSchools, Pathway to Learning, Get Outside and Play, Climate Change Through Games.
Resources from the Event
We have slide decks, PDFs, and other resources you can download and print. Must be signed in to your TDSB account.
More info about the EcoFair exhibitors, and we have a full list on our Partnership page.