CCLC Workshops and Events

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This project is designed to prepare educators to implement climate change initiatives in their schools through increasing educators’ content knowledge on climate change, assisting schools with identifying and developing high quality interdisciplinary standards-aligned problem-based units of study, and engaging educators and K-12 students in experiential learning opportunities with community-based partners. 

The professional development events are designed to provide educators with strong content knowledge on climate change and how climate change directly impacts our local communities in the South Jersey area.  Experiential learning experiences will be used to connect hands-on experiences with content knowledge on climate change.

Educators will then learn how to create, assess, and teach problem-based learning units of study focused upon climate change causes, effects, and responses specific to the Southern Jersey community, especially the coastline and pinelands. Problem-based learning units of study will be interdisciplinary,  standards aligned and incorporate experiential learning opportunities.

Programming Provided by ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç’s Climate Change Learning Collaborative (CCLC) is organized around several key areas.

  • CORE Workshops – these sessions will be provided by ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç faculty with expertise in Climate Change and in Education.  These workshops will be repeated throughout the year and will provide the core content that educators will need to better understand Climate Change and prepare to effectively teach it through interdisciplinary project-based learning units across all grade levels.
  • Experiential Learning Experiences – These sessions will provide opportunities for teachers to explore the various topics of Climate Change through the lens of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who are currently engaged in activities that educate our communities about the impacts of Climate Change.  Opportunities to explore Barnegat Bay through an overnight excursion on Sedge Island and facilitated beach walks, exploring the climate changes that affect urban communities with the Center for Aquatic Sciences,  visiting the Nature Center in Cape May and the Sustainability Center in Camden County with NJ Audubon, and exploring the numerous research-based projects at ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç’s Marine Science Field Station will be available during the year.
  • Virtual Roundtables with Community-Based Organizations will be scheduled throughout the year.
  • Additional Workshops based on the needs and requests of LEAs.
  • Virtual Classroom Visits for your students with our community partners will be available on a limited basis throughout the year. Information will be available shortly about how to request that support.

The calendar will be updated regularly.  Please check back often for new dates and opportunities.  We will be offering in-person workshops throughout the southern region and many of the workshops will be offered virtually as the school year begins.

All workshops and events are available at no cost.

  1. Teachers and administrators from New Jersey public schools are eligible to attend Climate Change Learning Collaborative events and use services provided by the Climate Change Learning Collaborative.

  2. Teachers from New Jersey public schools are eligible to receive a stipend for attending Climate Change Learning Collaborative events outside contracted hours and substitute teacher coverage for attending Climate Change Learning Collaborative events held during contracted hours. Teachers will be required to complete a post-event survey to receive a stipend or substitute teacher coverage.

For more information email climatelearning@stockton.edu.


2025/26 Professional Development Event/Activities

Professional development events will include six core professional development workshops that will be offered on a rotating basis.  Additional workshops will provide participants with experiential learning experiences and community partnership networking.  Additional collaborative opportunities for LEA’s will occur through electronic platforms. For online workshops, the participant must have their webcams turned on and facing them for the entire length of the workshop. Operating a vehicle during a workshop is strictly prohibited for any amount of time.

Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
Jan 6 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Jan 13 3:00 PM-5:00 PM In Person / SRI&ETTC ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Jan 16 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Jan 21 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Online via Zoom K-5 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Jan 23 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Online via Zoom 6-8 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Jan 30 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
Feb 5 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Feb 6 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Online via Zoom  K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Feb 12 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Feb 25 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Online via Zoom 6-8 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Feb 27 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Online via Zoom K-5 Teachers 6-8 TeachersAll interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
March 3 9:00 AM-1:00 PM In Person / SRI&ETTC ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
March 4 5:00 PM-8:00 PM In-Person /

Save Barnegat Bay EcoCenter

K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
March 7 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM In-Person /

Wetlands Institute

K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
March 13 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
March 26 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Lighthouse Center, Waretown K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
March 28 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM In-Person /

Wetlands Institute

K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

 

 

Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
July 8th Core 1: Understanding Climate Change 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: ETTC – Atlantic County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
July 15th Core 2: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: Manahawkin Site – Ocean County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
July 22nd Core 3: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: RCGC – Gloucester County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
July 29th Core 4: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units & Core 5: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Face to Face: RCBC – Burlington County All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
July 31st Core 6: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
August 4th

Core 2: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline

Core 2: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline (continued)

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Face to Face: ETTC – Atlantic County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
August 5th Core 3: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: ETTC – Atlantic County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
August 6th Core 4: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units & Core 5: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units

9:00 AM-11:30 AM

12:00 PM-2:30 PM

 

Face to Face: ETTC – Atlantic County All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
August 7th Core 6: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
September 25th Core 1: Understanding Climate Change 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
October 9th Core 2: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
October 20th Core 3: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Face to Face: Cumberland County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
October 23rd Core 4: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
November 13th Core 5: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
November 18th Core 6: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
December 4th Core 1: Understanding Climate Change 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: Salem County All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
December 4th Networking 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Face to Face: Salem County All educators/K-12 —
December 10th Core 2: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: RCSJ – Cumberland All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
January 12th Core 3: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Face to Face: ETTC – Atlantic Co. All educators/K-12 Science, Social Studies
January 29th Core 4: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
February 5th Core 5: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies
February 10th Core 6: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources TBD Online via Zoom All educators/K-12 Science, ELA, Social Studies

Previous Events/Activities

2024

Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
Jun 25th Core PD 1 (initial):
Understanding Climate Change
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Face to Face: ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç (Galloway) All educators/
K-12
Science
Social Studies
Jun 26th Core PD 2 (initial):
Climate Change and our Community: How Climate Change Impacts our Community Coastline
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç (Galloway)  All educators/
K-12
Science
Social Studies
ELA
World Language
Visual/Perf Arts
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
Jul 24th Core PD 3 (initial): Climate Change and our Community: How Climate Change Impacts our Pinelands  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face to face: SRI&ETTC (Rooms 107/108/109) 10 W Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway, NJ 08205
K-12 Teachers
Science
Math
Computer Science & Design Thinking
Health & PE
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas
Aug 15th Core PD 4 (initial):
Designing Interdisciplinary PBL units on Climate Change aligned to NJSLS
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Face to Face: ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç (Manahawkin Instructional Site, Ocean County) K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Aug 16th Core PD 5 (initial):
Teaching interdisciplinary PBL units on Climate Change aligned to NJSLS
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Face to Face: ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç (Manahawkin Instructional Site, Ocean County) K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas

Sep 6th and 7th

 

Start: Friday 9/6 at 5:00 PM

End: Saturday 9/7 at 3:00 PM

Island Beach State Park K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Sep 18th

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Sep 19th
3:00 PM-5:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Sep 26th 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas

Oct 1

Using Local Ecosystems in the Classroom 5:00 PM-8:00 PM In-Person / Save Barnegat Bay EcoCenter K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 3

9:00 AM-12:00 PM In-Person / Rowan College of NJ Gloucester County K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 3

9:00 AM-12:00 PM In-Person / Camden County Sustainability Center K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 7

9:00 AM-12:00 PM In-Person / Center for Aquatic Sciences, Adventure Aquarium K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 9

9:00 AM-10:00 AM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 17

9:00 AM-12:00 PM In-Person / Woodstown High School
Salem County
K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 22

9:00 AM-2:00 PM In-Person / Nature Center of Cape May K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Oct 22

5:00 PM-8:00 PM In-Person / SRI&ETTC K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas

Nov 13

  2:00 PM-3:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Nov 14

Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units on Climate Change Aligned to NJSLS 8:30 AM-11:30 AM In-Person / Rowan College at Burlington County
K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Nov 14

Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units on Climate Change - Incorporating Experiential Learning  12:00  PM- 3:00 PM In-Person / Rowan College at Burlington County
K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Nov 20

3:00 PM-5:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards
Date Workshop/Event Times Format/Location Population/Grade Levels NJSLS Content Areas

Dec 5

9:00 AM-12:00 PM In-Person / Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland County K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Dec 11

9:00 AM-10:00 AM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

Dec 11

3:00 PM-5:00 PM Online via Zoom K-12 Teachers All interdisciplinary standards

 

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