Laguna Beach UnifiedSchool District
The Road to Becoming a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon SchoolMichael Conlon, Principal - Top of the World ElementaryKelly Osborne - Outdoor Classroom Coordinator
Green Schools Summit - Tuesday, October 30 - 2:45-3:45
U.S. Dept of Ed’s Green Ribbon School...What is It?
Combined progress by schools, districts or IHE’s in ALL three PIllars serves as the basis for recognition:
1. Reduce environmental impact and costs;
2. Improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and
3. Provide effective environmental and sustainability education.
How Much Time Does it Take?3 Month Process to Draft Application: Sept - Dec 2017
Used a Committee
Divided up Application
65 questions / 45 pages
What’s in the Application?Pillar I: Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs
Energy (10 questions)
Water and Grounds (6 questions)
Waste (5 questions)
Alternative Transportation (5 questions)
Pillar II: Improve the Health and Wellness of Students and Staff
Environmental Health (14 questions)
Nutrition and Fitness (11 questions)
Pillar III: Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education
Interdisciplinary Learning (3 questions)
STEM Knowledge, and Skills (2 questions)
Civic Knowledge and Skills (6 questions)
+ Narrative+Cross-Cutting Questions
Pillar 1: Reduce Environmental ImpactEnergy
Water and Grounds
Waste
Alternative Transportation
Pillar 1: Reduce Environmental ImpactEnergy
Water and Grounds
Waste
Alternative Transportation
Pillar 1: Reduce Environmental ImpactEnergy
Water and Grounds
Waste
Alternative Transportation
Pillar 1: Reduce Environmental ImpactEnergy
Water and Grounds
Waste
Alternative Transportation
Pillar 2: Improve Health and WellnessEnvironmental Health
Nutrition and Fitness
MIKE TO HELP HERE - Not sure what pictures, text or
logos could help this slide
Pillar 2: Improve Health and WellnessEnvironmental Health
Nutrition and Fitness
Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetable Pilot Program (UFVPP)
Pillar 3: Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education
Interdisciplinary Learning
STEM Knowledge, and Skills
Civic Knowledge and Skills
Pillar 3: Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education
Interdisciplinary Learning
STEM Knowledge, and Skills
Civic Knowledge and Skills
Sustainability
GREEN CAREER PATHS
STEM BY GRADE LEVEL
Pillar 3: Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education
Interdisciplinary Learning
STEM Knowledge, and Skills
Civic Knowledge and Skills
Questions on Green Ribbon Application Process?
1. Enhancing outdoor classrooms2. Building social/emotional supports for students3. Creating professional development programs4. Developing a robust campus recycling program
Case Studies from Our Site
Case Study 1:
Enhancing outdoor classrooms
Enhancing Your Outdoor Classroom
Vestibulum congue
The Physical Space
Top of the World Elementary Outdoor Classroom● one of the oldest/largest in OC● 40 raised vegetable beds, 25 fruit trees● ½ acre total – across three areas
● 10,000 student hours learning outside● 150 classes taught by garden educator● 50 parent volunteers Annually
Carefully Consider Your Physical Space
The FOUR S’s in an Outdoor Classroom
1. Seating2. Sun3. Storage 4. Signage
Vestibulum congue
Physical Space
1. Seating
2. SunLook closely, what do you notice about the kids in the sun?
Think: Umbrellas, sailcloth, trees, solar path
3. Storage
4. Signage
More Learning Signs
Collaborate on Curriculum & Instruction
1. Patience - refine each year2. Garden committee3. STEAM roadmaps4. Virtual visits
Vestibulum congue
Physical Space
All Lessons
Standards Linked
● CCSS Math and
ELA Standards
● NGSS Science
Standards
● CA HSS Standards
Case Study: 3rd Grade - Arrays - CCSS.Math.OA.A3
Visual (Pictorial) Representations in Real World Context Real (Concrete) Representations in Real World Context
Case Study: 3rd Grade - Arrays - CCSS.Math.OA.A3
Application of Arrays in Real World Problem/Setting
Case Study: 3rd Grade - Arrays - CCSS.Math.OA.A3
Virtual Classroom Visits Help Meet Teacher & Student Needs
Vestibulum congue
Physical Space
Sustaining Your Program
1. High parent engagement2. Consistent Funding3. Smart community partners4. Good communication5. Reliable grounds upkeep
Case Study 2:
Social / Emotional Supports
Social Emotional
Learning Framework
Social-Emotional Learning Standards for LBUSD
SELF SOCIAL
STANDARD 1: SELF-AWARENESS
Individual has the ability to identify
and name one’s emotions and their
influence on behavior.
STANDARD 4: SOCIAL AWARENESS
Individual has the ability to take the
perspective of and empathize with others
from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
STANDARD 2: SELF-MANAGEMENT
Individual develops and
demonstrates the ability to regulate
emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
in contexts with people different than
oneself.
STANDARD 5: SOCIAL MANAGEMENT
Individual has the ability to make safe and
constructive choices about personal
behavior and social interactions.
STANDARD 3: SELF-EFFICACY
Individual has the ability to motivate
oneself, persevere, and see oneself
as capable.
STANDARD 6: SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Individual has the ability to consider
others and a desire to contribute to the
well-being of school and community.
Based on Washington State’s K-12 SEL Framework, 2016
Social Emotional Support (SES)
Universal Screeners
2017-2018
K-3Student Risk Screening Scale
November/May-June
4-12Co-Vitality
November/May-June
Mental Health/WellnessD
istr
ess
High
Low
High
Vulnerable,
Languishing
Complete
Mental Health/
Flourishing
Distressed/
Troubled
Symptomatic,
But Content/
Ambivalent
How Do We Measure Complete Mental Health?
CoVitality 4th/5th Domains
TOW - Social/Emotional Wellness
● Full-time School Counselor○ Individual Counseling
○ Group Counseling
○ Classroom Guidance
○ Peer Mediation
○ Teacher/Parent Consultation
● Full-time School Psychologist○ Academic/Cognitive Assessments
○ Individual Counseling
○ Group Counseling
○ Teacher/Parent Consultation
○ School-Wide Implementation Support
SEL Curriculum - Second Step
● 3 year pilot with support from Psych and Counselor
● 2017-2018 School-wide implementation
○ K-3 classroom teachers implement
○ 4-5 counselor teaches in classrooms
○ Monthly Award Recognition
Unit 1 - Skills for Learning
Respectful listening, Ignoring Distractions, Being
Assertive…
Unit 2 - Empathy
Understanding Others’ Feelings, Showing Compassion…
Unit 3 - Emotion Management
Feelings in our Bodies, Calming Down Strategies…
Unit 4 - Problem Solving
Saying Problems without Blame, Thinking of Solutions…
September Relationships
October Neuroplasticity
November Empathy
December Perseverance/Resilience
January Gratitude/Praise
February Grit
March Celebrate Mistakes
April The Power of ”Yet”
May Mindfulness/Self Talk
June Reflection
Growth Mindset Monthly
Focus
PALS
skits
PTA emails
Staff meetings
Tips for
staff
Dolphin Card
Rewards
Growth Mindset in our Classrooms
TOW Programs that Support Social/Emotional
Wellness
PALs
Rachel’s Challenge
Student Council
Kindness Club
No Place for Hate
Case Study 3:
Professional DevelopmentRocket Ready
World Change through Professional Learning
Fueled by Micro Credentials
Rocket ReadyCreating Moonshot Thinking
Micro-Credentials
Work with another teacher or several to
create a cross-curricular or across
grade span.
Power Ups
Cross-Curricular Global AwarenessUS Collaboration
$ 300Bonus
$ 300Bonus
$ 300Bonus
Work together with another school in another country to
solve your problem.
Collaborate with teachers outside of the district or state
on a cross-curricular project.
Rocket Ready Projects in ActionIn 2017, seven teachers on our staff (in grades 1, 3, and 5) and their students participated in civic and community projects.
ADD - # done district-wide?
www.RocketReady.org
Case Study 4:
Campus Recycling Program
How It Began
Rocket Ready Project
- Students wanted to help protect dolphins and sea life in our area.
- Trash Island and other pollutants at the beach inspired them to want to make a change.
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Partnering with Waste Management for
Our Recycling Program
Getting the Campus InvolvedOcean Mural, Flag Assembly Skits
The students performed recycling skits to instruct their peers and helped created videos to share knowledge.
Trash Can Painting Contest
Students across campus got involved to win the privilege of painting our food waste bins for our lunch patios.
Earth Week/
Ocean Week
The students helped with campus clean ups, Earth Day pledges, Sole Hope recycling for the less fortunate, and recycling art and games.
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Contact InfoTop of the World ElementaryLaguna Beach Unified School District
Michael Conlon, [email protected]
Kelly Osborne, Outdoor Educator (949) 702-4522
Thank You
