Getting Started with the Place Network

Welcome to the Place Network!

Your Teton Science Schools Professional Learning Coach will meet with you regularly to help you meet your goals. In the meantime, here are some resources and to-do items to get started.

Reach out to us!

Contact your school's Place Network Coach regarding...

workshops, partnership meetings, teacher coaching, scheduling, learning framework priorities, district initiatives in curriculum and instruction, Network Advocate communication, Student Leadership Committee

Contact the Place Network Director regarding...

school leader onboarding and preparing for the first or introduction year, contract issues, scheduling concerns that can’t be resolved through your coach, billing, new schools or new district contacts, questions related to a topic in the Place Network News emails, questions related to surveys and program evaluation, staffing changes (especially with our primary contacts at your school or district), budget changes, Spring Conference questions, program feedback

Connect With the Network

Add the Place Network logos to your marketing.
Bookmark the Quarterly Leadership Meetings schedule, agenda, and notes, and add the dates and times to your calendar
Share the Student Leadership Committee overview with Network Advocates and student leaders, as well as the schedule, notes, and information for students and families
Invite your teachers and staff to join the conversation on the Place Network Facebook group

Place-Based Fundamentals for Teachers, Students, and Community

Conduct a place-based education curriculum audit to uncover areas of need.
Share upcoming Teton Science Schools Professional Learning opportunities and make note of the dates or email the Place Network team to sign up your teachers for the Asynchronous Onboarding modules
Bookmark the FAQ and Place-Based Education Communication guide for your community and stakeholders, and use this document as you share information about your place-based education journey
Read the Finding My Place student course page and determine if you will use this course with your students (appropriate for grades 4-8)

Know the Survey Timeline

Add the Place Network evaluation windows to your school calendar and allocate time for teachers, students, and/or families to complete the surveys

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