TEL Goals

The focus of this network is all things environmental literacy ranging from the CA Green Ribbon Schools Award, the CA Seal of Civic Engagement, California's water network, experiential place-based learning, environmental justice, climate change education, and more.

TEL Network Meeting Dates 2025-2026

Pre-Register for TEL events HERE!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Virtual Meeting | Exploring Climate Change Lessons
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual | CREEC Fall Regional Conference
- Registration opening soon
- $125 Stipend Available for up to 80 participants
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Project Learning Tree Workshop for Grades K-5
- Registration opening soon
- $125 Stipend for attending - up to 30 participants
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Environmental Literacy Guest Speaker #1
Thursday, December 3, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM| Virtual Meeting | Exploring Climate Change Lessons, part 2
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Environmental Literacy Guest Speaker #1
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | Project Learning Tree Workshop for Grades 6-12
- Registration opening soon
- $125 Stipend for attending - up to 30 participants
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual | CREEC Fall Spring Conference
- Registration opening soon
- $125 Stipend Available for up to 80 participants
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Time and location TBD | CREEC Region 6 Workshop
- Registration opening soon
- $125 Stipend for attending - up to 30 participants
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Youth Environmental Literacy Summit at Knights Ferry
Friday, May 8, 2026 | Time and location TBD | TEL Network End of the Year Celebration

*NOTE: All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Professional Learning Opportunities & Community Events

To find out about upcoming professional learning opportunities and community events visit the SCJOE Environmental Literacy Homepage.

Do you have a Professional Learning or Community Event you would like to share with the network?

Email Tamara Basepayne @ tbasepayne@sjcoe.net

Environmental Literacy Resources

Are you looking for resources to support your classroom or professional development? Check out the Central California Environmental Literacy Project Resource page.

If you have a resource you would like to share with the network email Tamara Basepayne at tbasepayne@sjcoe.net.

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