Lessons on Local Government, a Resource for Teachers

Free Training on Use of Lessons on Local Government

Currently, two teacher trainings are scheduled for this summer. Each workshop trains K-12 teachers on lessons written by teachers for teachers and are designed to meet state standards. Participants also receive a lunch with local leaders, and a $25 gift card. One-half CDE and graduate credit available. Space is limited! Contact Lessons on Local Government Trainer Kent Willmann to register.

• June 11, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Silver Creek High School, Longmont
• August 3, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Colorado Municipal League offices, Denver(free parking onsite)

Want a training to take place in your district, class, or school? Contact Kent Willmann to schedule one.

Primary Source Lesson Writing Team

We are looking for a few elementary, middle, and high school teachers to spend a day this summer reviewing current Lessons on Local Government materials and writing new lessons incorporating primary sources.

We will meet August 4 at the Colorado Municipal League offices in Denver (free parking onsite.) 

Contact Kent Willmann if you would like to be a part of the team. We will be able to offer a small honoraria and lunch.

Colorado Cities & Towns Week

Now in its second year, Colorado Cities & Towns Week, sponsored by the Colorado Municipal League, is an opportunity for municipal leaders to appreciate municipal employees and volunteers and to connect with residents - including youth!

During this special week, September 14-20, municipal leaders are encouraged to visit with students in schools in their communities. If you are interested in having a guest visit with your students, contact your city or town hall (municipal websites can be found on the CML website) and see if someone is available!

Classroom resources are available in our Local Leaders in the Classroom Kit.

For more information about the Colorado Cities & Towns public education campaign and the Colorado Cities & Towns Week, visit the Colorado Cities & Towns website or Facebook page.

Please share!

As parents tell their children, and as you tell your students, it is only polite to share!

If you have colleagues who might be interested in this information, please share this by forwarding to them.

Geocache Workshop for High School and College Faculty

Attention Grades 9-12 Teachers and College Faculty!

Are you interested in helping students:

·      Build 21st century workforce skills?

·      Understand and analyze spatial data?

·      Engage in authentic projects that provide marketable job skills?

Now seeking participants for Advanced Geospatial Connections Promoting Advancement to Careers and Higher Education (GEOCACHE), Cohort 2.

 

APPLY TODAY!  Application Deadline: May 15, 2015

 

WHAT: A paid professional development opportunity to learn to integrate geospatial technologies and project based instruction into existing courses.

 

WHEN:  Monday, June 8, 2015 through Friday, June 12, 2015 (8am-4pm) at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Mountain Campus

 

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS:

·      High quality, professional learning experiences

·      $800 travel assistance

·      Up to $1,400 stipend for full participation in all project components

·      Instructional and technical support as you implement

·      Opportunities to work alongside other high school teachers and college faculty

 

For an application or more information, please visit http://bit.ly/geocacheproject or email GEOCACHE.ate@gmail.com

The Power of Water Teacher Workshop

Click to Register for the July 28th.      Click to Register for August 10th.

The Great Flood of 2013: Ecosystem Impacts and Stream Recovery Workshop is on July 28 and will take place at the Rocky Mountain National Park. The River Dynamics and Vegetation in the Arid West Workshop is on August 10 in the Boulder area.  A small stipend is provided to educators and both courses can be taken for 0.5 CTE credit each. 

2015 Climate Change Institute at the Florissant Fossil Bed National Monument

Save the Date!

2015 Climate Change Institute

June 22, 23, 24

Florissant Fossil Bed National Monument

Florissant, CO

The goal of this Institute is to give participants a working knowledge and an understanding of Climate Change. Various partners at the Institute will share their policies, issues and the ways their agencies are meeting the challenges of Climate Change.

The registration fee for the 3 day Institute is $150.00. For members of the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, the 3 day fee will be $125.00. A daily registration fee will also be available for those who only wish to attend one day.  Various presentations will also be open to the public for a small fee. Housing is available for an extra charge. Graduate credit will be available through Adams State University and/or CE credit through Pikes Peak BOCES.

Learn more about the park here.

For details, contact the Florissant Fossil Beds NM at 719-748-3253, ext.109 Registration will begin on April 24, 2015. Space is limited.

2015 Storytelling with Maps Contest

You’re invited to participate!

The 2015 Storytelling with Maps Contest is open! Staff and faculty, you and your students are encouraged to participate and submit an entry. You may submit up to three story map entries until June 8, 2015.

Click here for more information and here to enter!

Continue to check the COGA website for more opportunities like this one!

2015 Geospatial Technology Fair

2015 Geospatial Technology Fair

When: Monday April 27th

Where: PPCC Rampart Range Campus Atrium

Time: 10 am till 2 pm

FREE FOR ALL

Educators: this is something you can encourage your students to attend as an activity where they will gain a better perspective about geospatial technologies and learn about professional career opportunities in GIS.

Job Posting for Education Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:  EDUCATION COORDINATOR  

Open Date: 4/13/15          Closing Date: 5/15/15     

Title:    Education Coordinator- Specializing in School Programs Responsible to: Education Director
Hours:    Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required Salary:   $30,000-$32,500
Benefits:  Includes health insurance (up to $250 premium), generous paid time off package and a flexible work schedule

SUMMARY 

In accordance with Board directives and Environmental Learning for Kids’ (ELK) mission, the ELK Education Coordinator maximizes the effectiveness and smooth functioning of the organization by planning, managing, developing, and implementing School Programs, School Recruitment, Recruitment and Retention of Students and Community Outreach Events. This position is directly related to ELK’s general business operations and is critical to running all aspects of the organization. Some evening and weekend work is required in meeting position responsibilities.

To learn more about the job description, duties, qualifications, and other application details click here.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, two professional references, and a writing sample addressing the following two items:
     1)  Your interest in working for ELK and your personal commitment to ELK’s articulated values and mission, including our commitment to inclusiveness and promoting educational rights through our work.
     2) How your specific skills and experience would enable you to be successful in advancing ELK’s education programs.

CBI/FBI Background check required.  Applicants will send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample via email to Kim Weiss, ELK Education Director at: kweiss@elkkids.org

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.