In-School

Fall 2023 Training

COMMUNITY BUILDING

• Grab an index card
• Number 1-3
• For #1 write a generalized statement about yourself
• For #2 write a bit more specific statement about yourself
• For #3 write a specific and unique statement about yourself

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Throughout the day we will randomly pull a card and read aloud the statements.

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If the statement is true for you, you stand up, if the 2^nd one is not true for you, you sit down. By the 3^rd statement we should have the author the only one standing.

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Last One Standing

TRAINING OVERVIEW

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Reminder: Bring your best self! (Come ready with all supplies, including proper clothing)

LOOKING AHEAD

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DAILY AGENDA

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OUR MISSION & VISION

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To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.

OUR VALUES

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ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES: COMMUNITY NORMS

We love learning …

• We come prepared, ready to learn, and willing to ask questions.
• We bring the tools we need to be successful.
• Prepare to focus and engage on the content and with each other.

We choose leadership…

• We role model and engage in peer-mentorship.
• We volunteer to lead, offer assistance, advice, and opinions.
• We are leaders who prioritize the team and community.

We believe in community …

• We co-create a supportive community for learning new ideas, concepts, and perspectives.
• We support each other in learning new things.
• We welcome new members to the Ocean Discovery family.

We stand for justice…

• We engage in brave and challenging conversations.
• We are mindful of our time on the “mic” and make space for others to contribute.
• We are passionate educators who bring new curriculum to our students.

We imagine possibilities…

• We take risks and try new and innovative curriculum.
• We believe in our students and each other.
• We provide constructive solutions to challenging problems.

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As we read these aloud,

choose the one that sticks out to you

(be ready to share the reason why).

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SHARE OUT

We love learning …

• We come prepared, ready to learn, and willing to ask questions.
• We bring the tools we need to be successful.
• Prepare to focus and engage on the content and with each other.

We choose leadership…

• We role model and engage in peer-mentorship.
• We volunteer to lead, offer assistance, advice, and opinions.
• We are leaders who prioritize the team and community.

We believe in community …

• We co-create a supportive community for learning new ideas, concepts, and perspectives.
• We support each other in learning new things.
• We welcome new members to the Ocean Discovery family.

We stand for justice…

• We engage in brave and challenging conversations.
• We are mindful of our time on the “mic” and make space for others to contribute.
• We are passionate educators who bring new curriculum to our students.

We imagine possibilities…

• We take risks and try new and innovative curriculum.
• We believe in our students and each other.
• We provide constructive solutions to challenging problems.

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With the person next to you, share which one you picked and why.

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Ocean Discovery Institute uses its Education Model as a framework to design all educational programming. The diagram below illustrates the eight primary components that work together to form this model. The following slides describe this model in detail.

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EDUCATIONAL MODEL

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PROGRAM MODEL

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OUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

• Philosophies:
• We understand the needs of our community.
• Belief is the foundation for science achievement and leadership.
• Our students study and steward the marine environment because it provides the ideal platform for discovery.

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• Structural Program Elements:
• Science Opportunities
• Mentoring
• Growth Mindset Tools

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OUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

• Philosophies:
• We understand the needs of our community.
• Belief is the foundation for science achievement and leadership.
• Our students study and steward the marine environment because it provides the ideal platform for discovery.

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• Structural Program Elements:
• Science Opportunities
• Mentoring
• Growth Mindset Tools

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OUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Community Building Overview

IS COMMUNITY BUILDING IN THE CLASSROOM

Goal

• Students are introduced to Ocean Discovery & create connections
• Students establish belief that they are�a unique individual contributing to a community of science
• Students are introduced to the habitat �or field of study

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Overview

• Visit 1-2 schools, usually Wednesdays, �for 1 hour lessons per class
• Transport supplies classroom to classroom
• Hours will vary, but will fall between 7am-1pm

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IS PROGRAMS: OUR SCHOOLS

11 Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High School

Hoover Cluster Map

IS COMMUNITY BUILDING LOGISTICS

Shift Start Time & Supply Pick Up

• Arrive at Lab 45 minutes before start of 1^st class
• Can drive into parking lot (if garage is working)

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• What you need:
• Supply bin
• Poster carrier (if applicable)
• Rosters + Cover Letters*

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• Everything will be in Transitional Storage
• If arriving before building opens (8am), do NOT attempt to go into main building. Alarm will go off!
• Check supplies before leaving, refill as needed

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School Arrival

• Arrive at school ~30 minutes prior to lesson

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PARKING

• Street Parking (caution street sweeping)
• Parking Lots
• Visitor Parking Spaces
• Wilson M.S. – Parking Structure

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OFFICE CHECK-IN

• Follow school-specific protocol
• Always sign in/out with full name
• Double check classroom assignments
• Ask office staff for directions to classrooms

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• Quietly enter classroom 3-5 minutes early to begin set up

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IS COMMUNITY BUILDING LOGISTICS

In the Classroom

• Teacher Introductions & Class Norms/Need-to-Know
• Get Roster + Cover Letter signed and Collect Ocean Discovery Waivers*
• Indicate students who are absent
• Scan for SDUSD school permission slips
• Load PowerPoints & Media on class Smart Board
• Permission to use the teacher’s computer
• www.oceandiscoveryinstitute.org/teachers

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• Assign helpful tasks to your support
• Divide the room in half for activity check-ins
• Give clear instructions

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• Utilize classroom management tools
• Snorkel Mask/Catch a Bubble
• If you can hear my voice say… feat. Vocab/relevant words
• When I say… you say… feat. Vocab/relevant words
• Use what they know – ask the teacher
• Create your own! Just be sure to teach it to them

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IS COMMUNITY BUILDING LOGISTICS

Switching classes

• 5-10 minutes between classes
• Support should pack supplies away once done being used for easy transition
• Reset in new classroom

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Breaks between classes

• Be respectful in hallways
• Bring snacks/lunch for days with longer breaks
• If working >5 hours, lunch break will be built into schedule

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Travel between schools

• Rare
• Clean up as fast as possible from 1^st school
• Travel time is allotted for during scheduling, ~30 min between classes

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IS COMMUNITY BUILDING LOGISTICS

Clean Up

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• Return all items to Transitional Storage & re-stock bins

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• Take note of any supplies running low/broken/missing

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• Return waivers (labeled) & rosters to black box

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• Check out with floor lead – let them know of anything needing to be replaced, teacher communications, etc.

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IS COMMUNITY BUILDING LOGISTICS

Troubleshooting

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• Lesson time
• Occasionally, teachers will forget you are coming or have a conflict they forgot about
• Adjust timing accordingly
• Contact Floor Lead if needed, Manager will reschedule with teacher.

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• Supplies
• If running low on supplies while on campus, contact Floor Lead.
• Tech – If Smart Board or media isn’t working, run lesson without. Use whiteboard/chart paper/physical posters.

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Timing

• Wear a watch
• Lessons are designed for 1 hour
• Should not end early/late
• Write timing out specifically to start

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Clipboard

• Cover Page – the new cheat sheet
• Curriculum notes & timing breakdown
• Avoid reading from the curriculum
• Program protocols
• Daily schedule

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Prep & Practice

• In the mirror, with family/friends, with each other
• Try different techniques
• Jenn/Alexa Office Hours

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HAVE FUN!

IS PROGRAMS: ROSTERS, COVER LETTERS, WAIVERS

Cover Letters – NEW FORMAT!

• Must be filled out & signed by teacher for each Ocean Discovery Program
• Stapled to Roster

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Rosters

• Must be filled out for each Ocean Discovery Program
• Teachers will indicate absent students, used for safety during programs
• Ocean Discovery tracks attendance for our programs
• Data used to monitor our program & grant goals

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Waivers

• Collected during Community Building
• Take what they have, can bring the rest on Explore
• Separate from school permission slips, available on Teacher Portal
• Grants access to participate & Photo Release Form
• Contains sensitive student information, keep safe during program (supply bin)
• Keep waivers together by class (binder clip)
• Use post-it to label with Teacher Name & School

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BREAK ☺

SCIENCE DISCOVERY PROCESS

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WETLANDS 101

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WETLANDS 101

Wetland: A place where land and water meet

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Wetlands services include:

• Fish Nursery
• Bird Resting & Feeding
• Flood & Erosion Prevention
• Water Filtration
• Biodiversity
• Recreation

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Some wetlands in San Diego:

• Los Peñasquitos Marsh Preserve
• Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve
• Sweetwater Marsh
• Otay River Marsh

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IS PROGRAMS: TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

Education Binder

• Printed Curriculum
• Program & Grade Level Protocols
• Previous ‘Cheat Sheets’ or supplemental material

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Recording Tool

• Space for note-taking
• Binder – for curriculum training
• Clipboard – for program notes

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Clipboard + Cover Page

• Curriculum Notes + Timing
• Example on portal
• Program Emergency Protocols

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IS PROGRAM TRAINING: NEXT STEPS

Questions??

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Homework

• Re-read 5^th & 2^nd Community Building curriculum
• Create Cover Pages for Community Building
• Bring laptop or device to log into EZ Reports

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Friday 8/25

8:50 AM – 3:00 PM

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Supplies

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