Professional Development Workshops
Preparing students for an ever-changing 21st century world is no easy task.
Based on decades of experience and led by expert facilitators, LSF’s Professional Development (PD) workshops help administrators and educators transform their practice and link education to action in meaningful and engaging ways.
Our workshops are packed full of resources, tips and tricks for incorporating climate change, outdoor learning, sustainability education, and more into your school/classroom practice, no matter the grade, subject, or experience. Check out our current schedule & sign up on this page!
Or request a custom PD workshop for your team!
- Online or in-person
- Flexible timing – options for 1-3 hour, half-day, full-day, or multi-day workshops
- Connect to any grade(s), subject(s) and curriculum
- For any group – administrators, classroom educators, school board staff, teaching teams, subject associations, faculties of education, etc.
- Using experiential methods to teach practical techniques for engaging students
- Topics can include sustainability and climate learning, outdoor learning, inquiry, learning through Action Projects, and more!
We look forward to learning with you!
For further information on these and other PD events OR if you would like to request a workshop tailored to your group, please contact Elaine at elaine@LSF-LST.ca.
2025 WEBINARS:
All webinars scheduled for 7-8pm EDT
(45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion)
This session is geared for teachers and students!
Earth Month is just around the corner! Tune in with your students to hear author Rochelle Strauss’ live reading of her book The Global Ocean and engage in a discussion around how your group can take action to protect our Earth.
For more resources to help with your Earth Month planning, check out our Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database.
About Rochelle Strauss: Rochelle Strauss is on a mission to change the world – one book at a time! As an environmental educator and award-winning children’s author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy and inspiring people to become active stewards of our planet. Through her work, she uses compelling storytelling to bring complex environmental issues to life, helping young people better understand the natural world and empowering them to make a positive impact. Rochelle’s children’s books have won several awards, been translated globally and incorporated into the curriculum in the US. The Global Ocean is a UNESCO endorsed Ocean Decade Activity, and One Well: The Story of Water on Earth was selected as part of the UN’s SDG Book Club in support of SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. One Well has also sold over half a million copies internationally. She has two new books arriving in 2026 and 2027.
Note: This webinar will take place on April 9th, from 1-1:45pm ET and will present resources geared towards grades 3-8. All grades welcome!
This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.
Parlez-vous Français? See upcoming French Webinars
This session is geared for teachers and students!
Earth Month is just around the corner! Tune in with your students to hear author Rochelle Strauss’ live reading of her book The Global Ocean and engage in a discussion around how your group can take action to protect our Earth.
For more resources to help with your Earth Month planning, check out our Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database.
About Rochelle Strauss: Rochelle Strauss is on a mission to change the world – one book at a time! As an environmental educator and award-winning children’s author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy and inspiring people to become active stewards of our planet. Through her work, she uses compelling storytelling to bring complex environmental issues to life, helping young people better understand the natural world and empowering them to make a positive impact. Rochelle’s children’s books have won several awards, been translated globally and incorporated into the curriculum in the US. The Global Ocean is a UNESCO endorsed Ocean Decade Activity, and One Well: The Story of Water on Earth was selected as part of the UN’s SDG Book Club in support of SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. One Well has also sold over half a million copies internationally. She has two new books arriving in 2026 and 2027.
Note: This webinar will take place on April 9th, from 1-1:45pm ET and will present resources geared towards grades 3-8. All grades welcome!
This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.
This session is geared for teachers.
World Water Day is just around the corner! Join us in hearing Lydia Johnson share about her journey in the world of water conservation and exploring LSF’s Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database. Our free webinar showcases resources that connect World Water Day themes to your curriculum and explores these themes through the Two-Eyed Seeing perspective.
About Lydia Johnson: Lydia Johnson is an environmental professional with mixed Italian and Cree ancestry and is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. She was born and raised on the shores of Anishinaabewi-gitchigami (Lake Superior) which has greatly influenced her educational and employment experiences. Lydia completed a masters degree in Environmental Studies, focusing on weaving Indigenous and Western ways of knowing to study environmental contaminants and wildlife health. She is a former member of the Environment and Climate Change Canada youth council and has a passion for youth engagement and outreach.
Note: This webinar presents resources for K-12.
This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.
> Watch the webinar recording here! (Took place on March 18, 2025)
The start of school is just around the corner, and Ingenium and LSF have everything you need to make connecting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to your curriculum a breeze!
> This webinar took place on August 28th, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!
Earth Day is just around the corner, and Ocean Wise and LSF have everything you need to dive into this year’s Earth Day theme: Planet vs. Plastics. Our free webinar series is showcasing easy, accessible lesson plans that connect Earth Day themes to your curriculum.
Note: This 30 minute webinar presents resources for K-12.
> This webinar took place on April 16th, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!
Kick off Earth Month with help from GreenLearning and LSF! Our free webinar series is showcasing easy, accessible lesson plans that connect Earth Month themes to your curriculum.
Note: This 30 minute webinar presents resources for K-12.
> This webinar took place on April 3rd, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!
How do you motivate students, get them thinking about math in their world and use inquiry and integration? Get them outside and involved in community projects. It’s easier than you think—uncovering the curriculum and turning kids on to math and critical thinking is literally a walk in the park!
Note: This webinar presents examples of work from K-6 but is applicable to any grade level.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
> This webinar took place on Sep 28, 2023. Register here to get the recording & materials!
in partnership with Take Me Outside
In partnership with Take Me Outside for Take Me Outside Week
Are you wondering how to get started taking your kids outside for learning this school year? Look no further! We will take you on a journey exploring meaningful, authentic learning outdoors. Whether it is Math, the Arts or any subject you teach you can motivate and empower your students using the outdoors. It simply takes an open-minded, real-world lens. This webinar is designed for K-8 teachers and will highlight some strategies on how to get started, activities to do outdoors, and resources to learn more!
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
> This webinar took place as part of Take Me Outside Week, on Oct 13th, 2023. Click this link to watch the recording!
Many educators are wondering how to best introduce sustainability to students. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a holistic equity lens through which to teach and learn. They offer us an approach to curriculum that can help our students become the informed, effective citizens we need for a sustainable future. This workshop will introduce you to this important vision whether you teach Kindergarten or Grade 8.
Note: This webinar presents examples of work from K-8 but is applicable to any grade level.
> This webinar took place on Nov 2nd, 2023. Register here to get the recording & materials!
As socially aware educators, we are working to be part of a sustainable future. But how can we continue to shape our classroom experience to reflect that reality? How can we be ‘that person,’ ‘that educator’? It’s easier than we may think! Come and check out the playbook for new ideas to continue to make sustainability a ‘happening thing’ in your classroom.
Note: This webinar presents examples of work from K-8 but is applicable to any grade level.
> This webinar took place on Nov 10th, 2023. Register here to get the recording & materials!
Taking curriculum outdoors can open a whole new world to both students and educators. But what are those strategies and practices that ensure a great start and the deep learning you want your students to experience outside? Come and explore the possibilities and refill your outdoor educator’s toolkit. Your new school year can truly be a whole new world for you and your students!
Note: This webinar presents examples of work from K-8 but is applicable to any grade level.
> This webinar took place on Nov 16th, 2023. Register here to get the recording & materials! here.
Are you wondering how to start an outdoor learning program for students learning French as an additional language? Where do you begin? How do students improve their oral communication skills if they are “playing” to learn? What about reading and writing skills? This webinar is designed for K-8 French teachers with a special focus on French Immersion and Core French programs. Strategies on how to get started, design meaningful learning tasks, and many French resources will be explored! Tout le monde est bienvenu!
Note: This webinar presents examples of work from K-8 but is applicable to any grade level. In addition, this session will be presented in French for those who teach French as a second language or who are French immersion teachers.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
> > This webinar took place on Nov 23rd, 2023. Register here to get the recording & materials!
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
> This webinar took place on Jan 19th, 2023. Complete this form to watch the recording.
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Librarian Alert! Our spring book webinar will feature Judy Halpern talking with book seller Tory McTaggart, from Bound2Learn. We will highlight new and well-loved spring-related picture books, sharing thoughts and ideas for outdoor learning. Tory has been serving educators and librarians with books for K-6 learning in both English and French, for over 18 years. Participants will receive a detailed booklist.
>This webinar took place on Apr 11. Register here to get the recording & materials!
Are you wondering how to get started taking your kids outside for learning this spring? Look no further! We will take you on a journey exploring meaningful, authentic inquiry outdoors to integrate curriculum learning for all ages. Whether it is Math, the Arts or any subject you teach you can motivate and empower your students using the outdoors. It simply takes an open-minded, real-world lens.
>This webinar took place on Apr 13. Register here to get the recording and materials.
Apr 19 @ 7-8pm EDT: Tools and Resources for Sustainable Outdoor Learning (K-12)
In Collaboration with Canada’s Non-Profit Outdoor Learning Store
Join Jade Harvey-Berrill from Canada’s Outdoor Learning Store for this professional development opportunity that will inspire and engage. Jade will share tools and resources available to aid in successful outdoor learning, with a focus on climate and sustainability. Whether you are a teacher, informal educator, parent or recreational leader, this workshop will connect you to tools and resources available to enhance your connection to climate and sustainability when you are learning outdoors.
>This webinar took place on Apr 19. Register here to get the recording and materials.
As educators, we want to be part of a sustainable future, but how can we shape our classroom experience to reflect that reality? It’s easier than we may think! Come and check out the playbook of practical tools and strategies to make sustainability a part of your classroom.
>This webinar took place on Apr 21. Register here to get the recording and materials.
Partnering with community groups can provide meaningful, integrated learning for all. And it’s easier than you think! Join us as we explore the possibilities with local groups, conservation authorities and national organizations that will help you connect curriculum to real-world partnerships. These authentic experiences will motivate and empower your students to create change in their communities right now.
Featuring special guests from our very own community partners:
- Kyle Menken from Credit Valley Conservation Authority
- Lucrezia Chiappetta from EcoCaledon
- Kelly Drennan from FashionTakesAction
>This webinar took place on May 4. Register here to get the recording and materials.
Librarians Alert! Join Judy Halpern in exploring Cli–fi – a new way to talk about climate change through stories. We’ll discuss a variety of titles to complement climate change learning and taking action suitable for children grade K-8 Participants will receive a detailed booklist.
>This webinar took place on May 19. Register here to get the recording and materials.
Our Mentoring Café is back!
Testimonials
Note: This webinar will take place on January 19th, 2023 at 7pm ET and will present examples of work from K-12 but is applicable to any grade level.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
Wondering how you can further the outdoor experience for your students beyond science and geography? Perhaps re-envisioning your Math Program can help. Join Pamela Gibson & Janice Haines are partnering with The Outdoor Learning Store and Take Me Outside for some inspiring ideas and practical ways of connecting math curricula with outside. It’s a liberating experience!
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! Following the workshop, you will receive a link to the resources shared, the recording, and access your Certificate of Attendance.
Note: This webinar will take place on February 7th, 2023 at 7pm ET and will present examples of work from K-12 but is applicable to any grade level.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
Note: This webinar will take place on January 19th, 2023 at 7pm ET and will present examples of work from K-12 but is applicable to any grade level.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion
Wondering how you can further the outdoor experience for your students beyond science and geography? Perhaps re-envisioning your Math Program can help. Join Pamela Gibson & Janice Haines are partnering with The Outdoor Learning Store and Take Me Outside for some inspiring ideas and practical ways of connecting math curricula with outside. It’s a liberating experience!
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! Following the workshop, you will receive a link to the resources shared, the recording, and access your Certificate of Attendance.
Note: This webinar will take place on February 7th, 2023 at 7pm ET and will present examples of work from K-12 but is applicable to any grade level.
45min webinar + 15min Q&A/discussion