Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator; Erin Carroll | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: The Hub Farm TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY The outdoor environment is a prepared environment, and the DPS Hub Farm is one of the richest classrooms we have access to. Join us for a morning of hands-on exploration rooted in core outdoor learning principles, experienced through a Montessori lens. You'll tour the farm with lesson planning in mind, discovering how outdoor spaces naturally support independence, interdisciplinary inquiry, and child-led investigation. The experience will conclude with the preparation of a shared community meal, offering time to connect and build relationships with colleagues committed to joyful, place-based learning. Participants will be invited to stay through the lunch break and eat this meal. Session is 8:30-12:30 counting lunch but only 3 CEUs will be earned.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Outdoor Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers