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THE CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE FOR BC EDUCATORS

The 2025 Climate Collaborative for Educators is made possible through the generous support of the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC).

INTRODUCTION
We are delighted to learn of your interest in The 2025 Climate Collaborative for BC Educators. The Collaborative is a multi-day in-person series that requires participants to attend all sessions and to engage fully and collaboratively in a respectful, open-minded way.
We seriously value the privacy and confidentiality of the information you provide in this application. The contents will be shared at an individual record level only to those involved in the application evaluation process. Aggregated, non-identifying, summary-level statistics may also be generated to improve and promote the program.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Name*
First Last
Email*
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Name of School / Organization*
What is your school affiliation?*
- ISABC School
- Other Independent / Private School
- Public School
Who are you?*
Title of Position / Role:*
Please briefly describe an area of focus you prioritize in your practice?
Please briefly describe the focus area of your role?
Grade(s) Taught*
Subject(s) Taught*
Aside from a teacher certification, what is your educational background?*
We use this information to understand the academic backgrounds of participants so that we can develop appropriate targeting of program content and ensure that we have multiple perspectives that cross disciplinary boundaries so as to enrich team projects and develop initiatives that will have value to teachers and schools regardless of disciplinary focus.
Experience as a Practicing Teacher*
- Fewer than 3 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-9 years
- 10 or more years
Experience in your Role*
How long have you been practicing in your role?
- Fewer than 3 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-9 years
- 10 or more years
Climate Change Knowledge Level*
Which statement below BEST describes your present personal climate change knowledge level?
- I am just starting my learning journey
- I have some background knowledge but also several knowledge gaps
- I feel fairly confident in my climate change knowledge level
- I have a strong background in climate change with some specific topic expertise
To what extent do you CURRENTLY include climate change content in your classes?*
- Not at all
- To a minimal extent
- To a modest extent
- To a significant extent
To what extent do you CURRENTLY include climate change programming as part of your activities*
- Not at all
- To a minimal extent
- To a modest extent
- To a significant extent
What THREE (3) adjectives would YOU use to describe your teaching approach?*
What THREE (3) adjectives would YOU use to describe your approach as a professional?*
Pedagogical Innovation*
In the past five (5) years have you engaged in innovative pedagogical practices (e.g., experimenting with your teaching approach, creating a new curricular module, etc.)? Does not have to be climate change specific.
- Yes
- No
Description
Please briefly describe your innovative teaching approach or new curricular module.
Practice Innovation*
In the past five (5) years have you engaged in innovative practices (e.g., experimenting with your professional practice approach, creating a new program / initiative, etc.)? Does not have to be climate change specific.
- Yes
- No
Description
Please briefly describe your innovative practice(s).
Have you ever included climate action as part of your teaching practice?*
- Yes
- No
Have you faced any challenges when teaching climate change to your students?*
- Yes
- No
Description of Challenge(s)
Please briefly describe the challenge(s) you have faced when teaching climate change to your students.
Have you faced any challenges designing or implementing climate change initiatives at your school?*
- Yes
- No
Description of Challenge(s)
Please briefly describe the challenge(s) you have faced when trying to design or implement a climate change initiative at your school.
COLLABORATIVE FOCUS
What type of team project would you like to work on during the Collaborative?*
- Classroom Curricular Project
- Co-Curricular Programs / Initiatives
- Strategy or Action Plan
- Educator Resources
- Not certain
Are you joining the Collaborative as part of a team*
Note: We do not expect applicants to be joining in teams. Creating new collaborations is a key goal of the Collaborative. However, we recognize that some schools may be sending a team of participants.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a project in mind you would like to work on during The Collaborative?*
Note: We do not expect applicants to have projects already. Identifying projects is part of the program. However, if you already have a project idea you would really like to work on, we'd love to know more about it.
- Yes
- No
Brief Description of Collaboration Project Idea*
Provide a brief description of any ideas you have for collaborative projects you would like to tackle during the collaborative.
Why do you want to participate in The Collaborative?*
What would you like to see The Collaborative achieve that would lead you to feel it was successful and worthy of your participation (i.e. what does success look like for you)?*
We sincerely thank you for your interest in The Collaborative and look forward to reading your application. We will let you know the outcome of your application by no later than December 11, 2023.

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