Professional Development Opportunity: MSU Tollgate Farm Perspectives: Culturally Responsive Place-based Education Series

[Jenny Speyer]

Hi from MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi, MI!

MSU Tollgate Farm is hosting a professional development series for formal and non-formal educators about learning to better incorporate the perspectives of those with whom we work in schools and educational programs. Educators have a chance to deepen their teaching practice in a safe online space for open conversation and community. 

We have registrants from all over the country in various education roles, including school gardens and farms.  You can find out more information and register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/TollgatePerspectivesSeries/

The next session is:

 February 3: 6:30 - 8:30  p.m. ET  

Disability and Place-Based Education in and Beyond the Classroom

What does place-based education and outdoor education look like for disability communities? How can all educators better incorporate these perspectives into our teaching? Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Miriam Furlan Brighente, PhD, Doctoral student in Educational Studies at Eastern Michigan University and Program Associate at Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS), with panelists Mark and Deb Prentiss co-founders of Rising Stars Academy Post Secondary, Jason DeCamillis, a doctoral candidate at Eastern Michigan University and teacher consultant at Washtenaw ISD, and Patrick Smith, Director of Camping at North Star Reach.

Feel free to share with any contacts that might be interested!