Teaching with the California Atlas is an engaging free workshop for grade 4 educators who want to advance the geographic thinking of their students and better prepare them for the challenges of living in the 21st century. Through its partnership with the California Geographic Alliance, CGEP is pleased to offer this workshop on: Saturday, November 16, from 9 am - 12 noon, at Vista Heritage Global Academy, 2609 W. Fifth St., Santa Ana, CA, 92703. 

Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/CAAtlas24

A Special Webinar for Geography Awareness Week

This program is appropriate for educators and students at any level, and classroom participation is encouraged in the morning session. There will be resources for students to use to begin their own inquiries after watching the webinar, and those resources will not be grade level appropriate for elementary students. Teachers of younger students are encouraged to consider the ability of their students to engage with this difficult topic and to show respect for all people. 

Please refer to the flyer for more information and times.

Teachers in the San Diego region are invited to participate in the World Languages & Global Competence Day at the San Diego County Office of Education to celebrate multilingual teaching and learning. Learn about Two Shores, a year-long virtual intercultural exchange program with students in San Diego, Spain, France, and Philippines. Participate in workshops to enhance your teaching of global competence, dual language immersion, world languages, and more! Register at this SDCOE link and contact Eva Pando-Solis at evangelina.pando@sdcoe.net or Emily Schell at eschell@sandiego.edu with questions.

On Saturday, May 18, 2024 (9 am - 2 pm), Imperial County elementary teachers will explore pathways to Ethnic Studies through the use of stories in their classrooms. Participants will receive classroom resources and a $150 stipend. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Seats are limited in this workshop, so register asap (teachers accepted on first-come, first-served basis). Registration deadline is Friday, May 10, 2024. Participants will receive an e-mail verification with more details.

This program is funded by the California Regional Ethnic Studies Collaborative and facilitated by the California Global Education Project in collaboration with the Imperial County Office of Education and San Diego County Office of Education. Contact Abel Juarez (ICOE) at abel.juarez@icoe.org or Emily Schell (CGEP) at eschell@sandiego.edu with questions.

An atlas is a resource for developing students’ knowledge and skills while engaging their sense of exploration!
This Teacher Professional Development session will focus on:
- Reading and interpretating many types of maps 
- Exploring California’s diverse landscapes and regions
- Understanding the forces that shape the state and connect us to the world
- Identifying alignment to CA 4th grade standards
All participating teachers will receive:
- A class set of atlases (20) 
- A copy of Our California by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Access to numerous learning activities, lesson plans, and inquiry guides for supporting student learning

Register: http://tinyurl.com/CAAtlas24

San Diego Ethnic Studies Oral History Editorial Collective, the CA Global Education Project, and the CA Reading and Literature Project- Free professional development (PD) opportunity for SD County secondary teachers.  

What is the focus? The workshop will further teachers' abilities to develop and enact quality ethnic studies curriculum utilizing local, ethnic studies oral histories.  

Who should attend? The workshop is ideal for SD County teachers who teach or will teach secondary ethnic studies or for those who want to infuse an ethnic studies lens into their teaching. 

What is in it for teachers? Participating teachers will engage with strategies for developing community-responsive ethnic studies curriculum/pedagogy and will receive model lessons which incorporate oral histories from our region.  

Who is the SD Ethnic Studies Oral History Editorial Collective?  The Collective includes ethnic studies/education professors from 3 universities and ethnic studies teachers from 3 SD County school districts. Partnering with the Collective to bring you this workshop are the California Global Education Project (https://calglobaled.org), the California Reading and Literature Project (https://crlpstatewideoffice.ucsd.edu), and UCSD's Race and Oral History Project (https://knit.ucsd.edu/rohp/). 

When and Where? The one-day workshop will take place, Saturday, March 16th at Pershing Middle School.  The first 40 people to register attend free! 

How can teachers register?  By using the QR code on the below flier or visiting this link. 

This in-person workshop introduces elementary teachers to the Global Book Bags program, which presents global-themed children's literature for use in home or classroom learning activities. Based on the CGEP global competence framework, this workshop will take a closer look at their connection to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals when addressing challenging issues in our local and global communities. Thematic book lists will be shared  with sample books and engaging learning activities. Additionally, participants will receive a free book to develop a global book bag for their classrooms. This workshop is free, but online registration is required.

Previous participants are encouraged to attend again!

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Coffee, tea & goodies begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of San Diego

For questions, please contact: Stephanie (Steff) Buttell-Maxin via email: sbuttellmaxin@sandiego.edu


Register here

Join us for the 3rd Annual California Global Education Forum to discuss global education in our schools and communities. This year’s theme is Halfway to 2030 with the SDGs. Come learn more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how we can work collectively toward a more sustainable world. Join educators and community partners at the regional site near you and register today at tinyurl.com/CAGEF2024

Ethnic Studies Teachers in San Diego are invited to join us for a half-day workshop exploring the local culture and history of San Diego’s Chinese community. We will meet at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for exhibits, walking tour, presentation, and discussion. $150 stipend for Teachers. Space is limited. Register today at tinyurl.com/LocalSanDiego

What are climate stories? How can they be useful tools for teaching about climate change? What else can we learn through personal climate storytelling?
Explore these questions and more in a two hour interactive workshop, "Engaging Youth Through Climate Storytelling.” The workshop will begin with an introduction to climate storytelling: what it is and why it matters, before grounding it within the classroom experience. Participants will then transition into a reflective writing exercise meant to get them started thinking about their climate story. The workshop will end with an invitation for participants to share their own experiences talking about climate change, and walk away with some practical resources and next steps for bringing climate storytelling to their students.

Registration link: tinyurl.com/CGEPCS24

During an interactive professional development session, teachers will learn about California's land, people, and the processes of historical change that have shaped the state. We will provide each fourth grade teacher with 20 copies of the colorful student atlas, California: A Changing State (view online), as well as sample lessons, inquiry guides, and other resources. We will take time to explore this unique instructional resource that aligns with grade-level standards, supports the development of geographic knowledge and skills, and most importantly, engages students' curiosity and sense of exploration.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/CAAtlas2023

Calling 5th to 12th grade teachers!
- Are you looking for a community of teachers exploring race and ethnicity in Orange County?
- Do you want to increase your understanding and appreciation of diversity in Orange County?
- Do you want to connect with your students' cultural identities more deeply?
- Would you like support to create learning activities that foster students’ understanding of local history, civics, and ethnic studies?
Join us for a walking tour of Little Saigon and an exploration of the Vietnamese American experience in Orange County with experts from CSUF, UCLA, and our community.
Meet at VietRISE (14351 Euclid St. #1M, Garden Grove, CA 92843)
(Light refreshments will be served)

Register  tinyurl.com/LPORE2023

During an interactive professional development session, teachers will learn about California's land, people, and the processes of historical change that have shaped the state. We will provide each fourth grade teacher with 20 copies of the colorful student atlas, California: A Changing State (view online), as well as sample lessons, inquiry guides, and other resources. We will take time to explore this unique instructional resource that aligns with grade-level standards, supports the development of geographic knowledge and skills, and most importantly, engages students' curiosity and sense of exploration.

This professional learning workshop will focus attention on developing global competence in multilingual learners using the CGEP Global Competence Framework, California World Languages Framework, Global Competence Activity Cards, and SDCOE Oracy Planning Toolkit. Join us for an engaging and resourceful workshop that will provide ideas for your instructional success. Breakfast and materials provided. $50 fee. Register at SDCOE: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/902-240826

Island Visions 2023: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Channel Islands 
Join this virtual workshop for teachers interested in investigating the Channel Islands alongside their students. The book, Island Visions, and other classroom resources will be provided. This interdisciplinary and collaborative workshop will explore strategies for making place-based connections with science and social studies content standards, and support critical thinking using the global competence framework. Guest speakers include Island Visions authors, classroom teachers, and science education experts. This program is presented by the California Global Education Project at UCSB. 4th-8th grade teachers in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are invited to apply. 

Dates: Tuesdays, October 10, 17, 24
Time: 4-5:30PM, synchronous via zoom

Register tinyurl.com/islandvisions2023

Connect with the authors, classroom teachers and science education experts
Learn strategies that support critical thinking 
Develop interdisciplinary lessons and activities to use in your classroom
Exchange ideas and practices with other classroom teachers
Receive free materials and books
Be eligible for a $100 stipend

Calling 5th to 12th grade teachers!
- Are you looking for a community of teachers exploring race and ethnicity in Orange County?
- Do you want to increase your understanding and appreciation of diversity in Orange County?
- Do you want to connect with your students' cultural identities more deeply?
- Would you like support to create learning activities that foster students’ understanding of local history, civics, and ethnic studies?
Join us for a walking tour of Little Saigon and an exploration of the Vietnamese American experience in Orange County with experts from CSUF, UCLA, and our community.
Meet at VietRISE (14351 Euclid St. #1M, Garden Grove, CA 92843)
(Light refreshments will be served)

Register  tinyurl.com/LPORE2023

This in person workshop introduces elementary teachers 
to the Global Book Bags program, which presents global-
themed children's literature for use in home or classroom
learning activities. Based on the CGEP global competence
framework, book lists are provided with sample books and
engaging learning activities. This workshop is free, but online
registration is required.

Coffee, tea & goodies begin at 8:30 a.m.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/SDGBBOCT723

Latinos play a large role in shaping the American identity. Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph is a resource of 33 short speeches with accompanying lessons, audio sets, Spanish translations, and posters of national Latino heroes, leaders, and role models that will inspire students to dream big, get prepared, and get ready to lead America in the 21st Century. This is an especially important topic for our Latino/a/x/e students! Register at: bit.ly/3YGV3yF

Please contact Agustín Amaro for more information at aamaro@hcoe.org/707-440-9159

Join us for the 2nd annual California Global Education Forum to learn about, share progress, and discuss ideas related to global education in California schools. This year’s forum will be a synchronized multi-site in-person program. We invite you to participate at one of the following locations:

Humboldt County Office of Education

Yolo County Office of Education

UC Santa Barbara

CSU Fullerton

Liberty Station Conference Center

CSU Long Beach (at Carver Elementary)

Save the date and registration information is forthcoming! Contact Emily at eschell@ssandiego.edu for more information.