Course Descriptions
- All courses are conducted over Zoom with LIVE instructors and REAL-TIME interactions with a cohort of new friends from around the world.
- Content follows the constructivist and emergent curriculum philosophy -- i.e. digging in the mud.
- Our courses are customized to meet the needs of individual participants. Each participants receives one-on-one consults as part of the scheduled sessions.
We believe to create community,
you must first experience community.
Introduction to
Forest School
3 LIVE ZOOM sessions
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET
For those who want to learn more about this global movement, the principles that define it, and the benefits it provides.
Upcoming Dates:
- August 17-19
- October 12-14
- November 16-18
- December 7-9
- December 14-16
Session Content:
Session content will include live discussions, interactive presentations, and virtual forest school visits. Hosted by FSTI Founder Dr. Jean Lomino.
Session Topics:
Foundational Principles and Key Features of Forest School
Benefits towards the Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Spiritual, and Physical Development of the Child
Naturalist Studies: Engaging with Nature through a Child’s Eyes
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites are required for this introductory level course. It is open to anyone. It serves as a prerequisite to all other Forest School Teacher Institute courses.
Participant Receives:
Introduction to Forest School Certificate upon completion of 4.5 hours of online work and an additional 1.5 hours of work offline. (Six TOTAL Hours)
Fee: $95
Note: 10% discount for groups of 2 or more colleagues. Register for all three courses -- Intro, Teacher, Director -- at once and receive a $100 discount.
Note: The deadline to enroll is 24 hours before the start date.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
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Click Here to Find Our Enrollment FormForest School
Teacher Training
10 LIVE ZOOM Weekday Sessions
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET
For those who want to deepen their understanding of child development and hone their teaching skills in nature.
Upcoming Dates:
- July 13-24
- August 31-September 11
- October 19-30
NOTE: Nightly online sessions happen on weeknights only. We do not have required meetings on Saturday or Sunday. The final session is a 30-minute, one-on-one consultation session scheduled with you at a time of your choosing at the end of the course.
Session Content:
Session content will include live discussions, interactive presentations, and virtual forest school visits.
Session Topics:
Forest School Observation and Assessment Strategies
Developing Rhythms, Rituals, and Mindfulness
Integrating Cultural Themes and Activities
Diversabilities in Forest School
Naturalist Studies
Developing Emergent Learning Frameworks Preschool - 3rd Grade
Developing Emergent Learning Frameworks Grades 4 - 8
Discovering Our Place with Nature Journaling
Seminar: Course Synthesis Presentations
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Forest School
Participant Receives:
Forest School Teacher Certification upon completion of 14.5 hours of online course work and consultations. Additional course work offline includes reading assignments and course projects. (30 TOTAL hours)
Fee: Only $595.
Note: 10% discount for groups of 2 or more colleagues. Register for all three courses -- Intro, Teacher, Director -- at once and receive a $100 discount!
Note: The deadline to enroll is 24 hours before the start date.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Click Here to Find Our Enrollment FormForest School
Director Training
10 LIVE ZOOM sessions
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET
For those who serve or plan to serve as school leaders, heads of schools, school founders, and/or curriculum directors.
Upcoming Dates:
- August 3-14
- September 28-October 9
- November 2-13
NOTE: Nightly sessions happen on weeknights only. We do not have required meetings on Saturday or Sunday. The final session is a 30-minute, one-on-one consultation session scheduled with you at a time of your choosing at the end of the course.
Session Content:
Session content will include live discussions, interactive presentations, and virtual forest school visits.
Session Topics:
Site Development and Assessment I
Site Development and Assessment II
Developing Forest School Culture and Identity
Risk Assessment and Management for Risky Play
Staff Development and Budget
Marketing
Developing Community Partnerships
Course Synthesis: Proposal Presentations
Seminar: Global Forest School Movement
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Forest School
Teaching in a Forest School
Participant Receives:
Forest School Director Certification upon completion of 14.5 hours of online course work and consultations. Additional course work offline includes reading assignments and course projects. (30 TOTAL hours)
Fee: Only $695.
Note: 10% discount for groups of 2 or more colleagues. Register for all three courses -- Intro, Teacher, Director -- at once and receive a $100 discount.
Note: The deadline to enroll is 24 hours before the start date.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Click Here to Find Our Enrollment FormForest School Teacher Institute's Online Training Registration Form
Please understand the enrollment process is a 2-Step Process.
Clicking Submit at the bottom of this form is Step 1. Step 2 will be payment. You will receive confirmation after your application and payment is received.
