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The Education Network was created in 2016 in an effort to provide consultation services and professional development training to connect student learning to the outdoors. Our staff work with educators, administrators and members of the community to build and provide nature-based experiences for students. Leading by example, our mission is to provide access to high quality experiences that bring together communities, children, educators and their natural world. Together we learn the work by doing the work!
Outdoor enrichment opportunities can be a fantastic way to kick start a relationship with the ODC Education Network.
Schools or organizations can partner with the ODC team to provide a semi-consistent and ongoing experience that places students and teachers outdoors with an engaging activity.
Experiences are customized to the school location, time available and building values to maximize learner engagement.
The ODC Education Network team is committed to supporting school districts in initiatives to support students during out of school time.
Summer school programming is a great way to begin incorporating nature based learning into the fabric of the learning experience. Most summer school programing includes ODC curriculum extensions, on the ground teachers and experts and programmatic support.
Away from summer school support, the ODC team is also open to customizable support for after school programs.
Ambassadors are ODC Education Network educators that specialize in working alongside teachers and students to provide consistent and ongoing access to meaningful learning beyond the four walls of the classroom.
The ambassador team strives to help change where learning happens, change the types of learning experiences teachers and students have, and strengthen relationships between educators and students with their communities and natural world.
In this setting, ambassadors spend time co-planning and co-teaching alongside teachers while developing relationships with leadership and students.
Are you interested in reimagining education at a building level? If so, a Reimagine Education partnership is the deepest level of collaboration involving the ODC Education Network team.
Through the interactions and relationships from a team of ambassadors, the entire framework of learning is worked on.
Student experiences become deeper and more consistent. Teachers strengthen their capacity and connections to create deeper learning experiences.
Building leadership innovates conditions that support the work of teachers and students. District leadership ensures cohesion of work to support the system.
Finally, the ODC Education Network team, alongside community partners, bring resources and collaborative relationships to the building.
Natural play and learn spaces are becoming more popular due to the importance of getting children back outside and away from the screens and sedentary lifestyles they’ve become accustomed to. Natural play enhances cognitive abilities, reduces stress, improves self-discipline, and encourages imaginative play and active life styles.
Our experienced team of outdoor education professionals boasts a wealth of expertise in nature-based curriculum development and implementation. We’ll assist your staff and classrooms with the facilitation of impactful outdoor learning opportunities custom-tailored to your unique needs.
Get in touch with us using the contact form below. One of our experts will get back with you as soon as possible.
