Here are a selection of environmental learning events that may be interesting to you, our TDSB educators!

We will alert you to new events through our EcoSchools newsletter and on our twitter account.

Check out the videos of our past events and webinars.

Annual Conference in Climate Change Education

Making the Invisible Visible in Climate Change Education

Wednesday October 30th, 2024

Climate change is expanding worldwide, manifesting in severe weather events, declining biodiversity, and growing injustice - yet its causes, impacts, and solutions are often hidden in plain sight. A critical part of Climate Change Education (CCE) is revealing these invisible factors to support mitigation and adaptation to a changing climate, while simultaneously making new narratives visible that inspire hope and action for teachers and learners alike. From spotlighting energy education, to mapping paths towards climate justice, this conference makes innovative ideas visible to help learners of all ages ‘change the climate’ in their schools and communities.

This EcoSchools conference kicks off a new year of teaching and learning by bringing TDSB educators and staff together to foster Climate Change Education in K-12 classrooms. Keynote speakers, workshop leaders and local organizations will share a range of inspiring ideas, strategies and resources to involve students in climate change learning that is authentic, interdisciplinary, action-oriented and community-driven. Join us to connect with other educators engaged in CCE to exchange ideas, foster community, and discover hopeful pathways for advancing climate action across all levels of education!

• Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
• October 30th, 2024
• 8:30am - 3:00pm (registration at 8am)

Release is provided for one educator per school - register soon as space is limited and filling up quickly!

Open this document for the full description of the keynote and workshops available.

Registration is now closed - please join us in 2025!

Webinars & Workshops

The TDSB EcoSchools Program, in collaboration with OISE's Sustainability & Climate Action Network (SCAN), host online and in-person professional learning events from September to June each year to support teachers’ professional learning in Climate Change Education. Many online events are recorded and shared on the TDSB EcoSchools YouTube channel. Visit the Webinars & Videos page for a list of these upcoming and archived events.

Cultivating Connections

Wednesday, June 4th 4:30-6pm ET

Join us for a special TDSB EcoSchools year-end celebration to celebrate a twenty-year commitment to environmental learning and climate action within our school board! As one of three TDSB schools celebrating 20 years as an EcoSchool in 2025, Gledhill Junior Public School is hosting this event to showcase the environmental education and climate change initiatives of their teachers and students. Come to connect with EcoSchools colleagues from across the board, and learn about the 2025 TDSB’s Climate Action Plan from Richard Christie, TDSB Senior Manager of Sustainability. This event is open to TDSB teachers and staff and members of the OISE community. Light vegetarian refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend, although advance registration is required. We look forward to celebrating together!

Please register in advance. This is an in-person event!