Certification Course
Level 3
Forest School Teacher Training - Level 3
July 24-Aug 6, 2024
Bishop, Ca
for grads of Level 1 and Level 2 only
The Certification Course hones the practitioner’s awareness, skills, connection, and knowledge, paving the way for mastery in the field. This course prepares our students to lead a Forest Kindergarten class with confidence.
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 & Level 2
Certification Course - Level 3
Teachers: Erin Dews, Lia Grippo & Guest Presenters
Level 3 represents the final class period leading towards certification. Level 3 may be taken a year (or more) after completion of Level 2 to allow time for completion of certification requirements. Learn more about the certification requirements below.
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Certification Course Overview
Ethical Harvest
Bird Language - Part 2
Animal Track Literacy
Environmental Assessment with Stewardship in mind
Risk Management & Assessment - Part 3
Supervision of Staff & Teamwork on the Land
Working with Parents - Part 2
Teaching Tools - Part 3
Friction Fire & Harvesting Your Own Kit
Review of Level 1 & 2
Developmental Assessment
Tailoring the Curriculum for Individual Needs
Human Development, Nature & The Young Child - Part III
Site Assessment for Development Affordances
Therapeutic Affordances in the Landscape
Storytelling - Harvesting Local Lore, Pedagogical / Teaching Stories
Mentoring the Young Child
Developing Ritual and Rhythm