Acting Today Shaping Tomorrow

By the end of Grade 12, students will acquire knowledge, skills, and perspectives that foster understanding of their fundamental connections to each other, to the world around them, and to all living things.

Increase student knowledge and develop skills and perspectives that foster environmental stewardship

Ministry
Embed Environmental Concepts into all Curriculum
Update Scope and Sequence
Link Environmental Policies

School Boards
Implement Revised Curriculum
Support staff and students in linking environmental knowledge and related skills and activities to the teachings of diverse communities

Schools
Include environmental education in all subject areas, and encourage them to apply their knowledge and skills to environmental issues
Develop active citizens

Model and teach environmental education through an integrated
approach that promotes collaboration in the development of resources and activities.

Ministry
Resources
Professional Development
Liaise with Faculties of Ed
Provide Research

School Boards
Foster collaboration opportunities for teachers
Encourage innovative interdisciplinary programs

Schools
learning opportunities for students
PLC's

Increase student engagement by fostering active participation in environmental projects and building links between schools and communities.

Build student capacity to take action on environmental issues.

Ministry
Integrate opportunities throughout the curriculum
Promote pedagogical approaches
Facilitate sharing of examples across the province

School Boards
Design and delivery of environmental projects
Promoting and sharing of environmental projects
Offer out of classroom experiences

Schools
Engage student leaders
Create action research projects
Connections with other schools virtually
Provide learning opportunities outdoors
Connect with school councils and community partners

Provide leadership support to enhance student engagement
and community involvement.

Ministry
Develop tools for Principals
Collaborate with OCT
Careers related to Environment
Provide resources

School Boards
Provide community experience linked programs
Encourage parent involvement
Share and promote community partnerships

Schools
Work with school councils, community partnerships to promote
environmental awareness and practices at the school level
Encourage students to complete community service requirements with an environmental issue in the community

Increase the capacity of system leaders to implement evidence-based environmental education programming, practices, and operations.

Increase the extent to which environmental education is integrated into school board policies, procedures, and strategic plans.

Ministry
Embed EE Policies into:
Recognition Programs
Ontario Leadership Framework

School Boards
Develop or revise policies regarding Environmental issues
Committee to implement the process
Embed environment as part of the board's strategic plan
Promote environmental practices with all stakeholders

Schools
Align with school board's policies
Environmentally responsible management practices
Encourage mentoring opportunities
Sharing of staff expertise and knowledge

Enhance the integration of environmentally responsible practices into the management of resources, operations, and facilities.

Ministry
Research and promote effective school greening models
Frameworks and models for responsible operations
Partnerships with other Ministries

School Boards
Implement practices that conserve the environment
Environmentally responsible purchasing practices

Schools
Encourage staff participation in boards PD opportunities
Manage resources in an environmentally responsible way