Dear ECCLPs Supporter ,

ECCLPs is dedicated to supporting teacher preparation programs across the UC and CSU systems to provide coherence and collaboration around PK-12 climate and environmental literacy. We are eager to continue fostering partnerships to further this commitment and we thank the deans and directors who have already made plans to connect over these important efforts! We invite teacher preparation program leaders to connect with us who are thinking about supporting pre- and in-service teachers in these areas around research-driven and standards-aligned approaches. Let's join forces and move forward together through this statewide initiative!

UCI MAT and Credential Program Supervisors

A special thank you to the UCI MAT and Credential Program for their partnership and collaboration! Together we unpacked the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE's) through guided discourse, reflective questioning strategies, and by applying new ECCLPs Framework Tools that emerged from hundreds of inputs across every subject matter area to identify key areas of focus and components to shift paradigms. We look forward to sharing more connection points across the UC and CSU campuses throughout the year! Connect with us today to begin conversations around critical areas of capacity building that many deans and directors have identified as key starting points.

ECCLPs Executive Director, Kelley Lê , also had the opportunity to present at the UC Global Climate Leadership Council where several ECCLPs steering committee and task force leaders shared about their own incredible efforts. For context , the Global Climate Leadership Council (established in 2014) serves as a vital advisory body for the UC system, offering guidance on its ambitious climate objectives and strategies for integrating sustainability goals into the university's teaching, research, and public service mission. We thank the leaders who continue to connect across our state to provide solutions that scale, and for the opportunity to shine a light on ECCLPs' PK-12 efforts alongside higher education and community partners!

ECCLPs' Community Based Partners Survey

A huge shout out to those who have already completed the survey offering insights into the needs and tremendous impact of CBPs! We are eager to gather input to gain a better understanding of the current collaboration between environmental community partners and PK-12 schools! Your feedback will inform our upcoming projects and initiatives with California community-based partners. Please take or share the survey widely!

If you're joining the free ECCLPs May Event , connect with others at the CBP affinity space led by Danielle Narzisi from Creek Lands Conservation! Register below and a private invitation will be shared.

Let's Connect at the Upcoming Virtual

Annual Forum Symposium Event!

Participate in a day of immersive experiences with remarkable presenters and speakers engaging directly with students, teachers, and community members from 9 am to 5 pm PST virtually on May 3, 2024 ! Every hour on the hour we will showcase up to 8 dynamic sessions, so secure your spot today! We invite PK-12 educators to bring their students to any segment of this live event for interactive sessions with our speakers .

Featured Keynote Speaker

Featured Poster Session Host

Featured Affinity Space Facilitator

Our event will feature esteemed speakers such as Okhee Lee (award-winning education scholar) and a variety of poster sessions hosted by presenters in the climate change education field, including Brittany Jefferson (lead teacher at Citizens of the World Los Angeles and ECCLPs Statewide Teacher Workgroup Leader )!

Additionally, we will be hosting a variety of affinity spaces to network, create relationships, and have opportunities to provide input for our statewide initiatives. If you're a pre-service teacher , you're invited to join Naehee Kwun (Teacher Network Facilitator from the UC Irvine CalTeach Science & Math Program and ECCLPs PK-12 Teaching & Learning Committee Lead ) to discuss innovative teaching approaches and effective advocacy strategies to connect with others across the state!

Mark your calendars and join us for a day brimming with inspiration, activation, and collaboration. Please help spread the word among your networks and colleagues to ensure that everyone has the chance to participate in this enriching experience! This week, registrants have a chance to win this incredibly engaging and investigative book and accompanying lesson plans so don't wait! Raffle ends Sunday 11:59PM PST!

Micro-Learning Series #4: Designing Better Slides

Join Lorraine Lee , a renowned virtual keynote speaker and seasoned instructor at LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies as we further lean into this micro-learning series.

Our communication toolkit is designed to empower climate change leaders to optimize their virtual meetings in short, impactful sessions. Watch the next video clip and keep an eye out for more updates in our upcoming newsletters.

Stay Informed and Get Involved:

Key Resources and Info for Strategic Climate Action

Image Credit: Children Now

• Dive into The 2024 California Children’s Report Card: A Review and Roadmap to Improve the Well-Being of California’s Kids by Children Now . Discover insights and pro-kid recommendations to enhance the well-being of California's kids.

• The West Los Angeles College CA Center for Climate Change Education is seeking private companies, NGOs, and governmental offices interested in serving as internship host sites for their Every Career Is A Climate Career Paid Internship Program. Learn more here .

• Register for the California Climate Policy Summit 2024 on March 19, 2024 , in Sacramento, CA, and join them in building momentum for impactful climate policy solutions.

• Join the National Academies for their Climate Conversations: Women in Climate Science on March 22, 2024, from 12:30-1:45pm ET for an exciting discussion on gender equity in climate science. Register now.

Invest in Climate Literacy, Justice, and Action!

A gift to this UC–CSU initiative is an investment in the partnerships and strategies that will educate and activate all of California’s high school graduates to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues and solutions. Both UC Irvine School of Education and CSU Dominguez Hills campuses serve as initial hubs for the ECCLPs initiative to address regional needs. 

For more contact: Duane Rohrbacher, Executive Director of Development, UC Irvine | duane.rohrbacher@uci.edu | (949) 824-4774

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