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lcapuano

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Dec 13, 2021, 6:28:50 PM12/13/21
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I'm preparing to train a new teacher for running programs in the garden and would appreciate any guidance and materials anyone is willing to provide.  Are there resources you recommend using, certain training approaches or progressive responsibilities to grant?  Any and all help welcome.  Thank you!

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Lynn

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Shital Parikh

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Dec 13, 2021, 8:28:29 PM12/13/21
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On our SAn diego master gardener website we have garden lessons by NGSS curriculum. If u wish to check it out 


We have many documents on teacher training.  But it’s over 100 documents in terms of what the teacher needs help with in the garden. So if u email with specifics I can send you a document that helps your needs. 

All the best 
Shital MG San Diego 

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tamara o'brien

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Dec 13, 2021, 8:49:56 PM12/13/21
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Shital,

This is amazing! Thank you so much for this resource! I would love to build off of it! I have a great book and the Project Learning Tree curriculum that I was building my gardens curriculum off of! May I use some of your information and site your Master Gardeners program?? Our Master Gardeners resources are not nearly as comprehensive for the elementary school garden!! I am a Penn State Master Gardener. 

Tamara

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Monica Gehrig

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Dec 14, 2021, 6:54:13 PM12/14/21
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Hi Lynn,

I facilitate online and in person teacher trainings for Green Our Planet. I'd be happy to meet with you to talk strategy, experiences, or share resources. Let me know if you'd like to hop on a call in the new year. 

I agree, Tamara! Thank you for sharing that, Shital. It's an awesome resource!

All the best,
Monica Gehrig
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Green Our Planet 

John Fisher

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Dec 14, 2021, 8:15:20 PM12/14/21
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Hi, Here are some resources from the SGSO Network's Promising Practices.

Here is a description of various types of Professional Development that School Garden Support Organizations provide

Education Outside also created great documentation on the resources they use to train educators.

A lot to look through,

John Fisher
Life Lab
SGSO Network

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tamara o'brien

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Dec 14, 2021, 9:26:46 PM12/14/21
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I would love to jump in on this call too as well please! I am a garden facilitator in Pittsburgh working with two new to garden school districts this year and I would love to hear some strategies that work well for others! 

Thanks,
Tamara

Henriksen, Rebekka

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Dec 15, 2021, 6:38:09 AM12/15/21
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Would also love to be part of this call - I am scheduling several trainings in 2022 and would love to hear best practices!

Rebekka Henriksen
Farm to School Grant Facilitator
Schenectady City School District
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Linda S. Law-Saunders

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Dec 15, 2021, 8:16:51 AM12/15/21
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Erica Krug

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Dec 15, 2021, 9:40:29 AM12/15/21
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Hi all,
Some great resources have already been shared but I wanted to also let you know about a free course for garden educators that I help to facilitate called Teaching in Nature's Classroom. The spring session begins on January 24 with registration opening on January 3. Here is the website with more information:
https://wischoolgardens.org/tnc-course/
Take care,
Erica

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Monica Gehrig

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Dec 15, 2021, 4:29:08 PM12/15/21
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It's great to see so many people would like to meet! Meeting passionate educators is one of my favorite things about my job :)

How about we meet sometime during the first 2 weeks of January? Is any day/time best for you all? 

Thank you to everyone who has shared resources. These are all awesome! 

Monica Gehrig

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Dec 16, 2021, 2:39:42 PM12/16/21
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Yes, that's a great idea to create a poll! Click here to complete a google form to help us select the best day and time for everyone. 

Looking forward to connecting!

Henriksen, Rebekka

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Dec 16, 2021, 4:02:06 PM12/16/21
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Anytime after 2:30 pm EST would be ideal if possible - I teach or have meetings until 2:15 each day.

Thanks!

Rebekka Henriksen
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It's great to see so many people would like to meet! Meeting passionate educators is one of my favorite things about my job :)

Tamara

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Lynn Capuano

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Dec 20, 2021, 1:22:34 PM12/20/21
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Thank you everyone who sent resources and for the interest in continuing the conversation.  And thank you Monica for creating the poll to try to find a time for people to talk.  I just filled it in and hopefully others are as well.  

I've got lots to read through and excited to get on a call and share ideas.  What a great group this is!!

Happy holidays!

Regards,
Lynn
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