Outdoor Classroom Project

We are so excited to announce a NEW reimagined Professional Certificate Training that will help you dive deeper into the skills needed to sustain a thriving Outdoor Classroom at your program. Classes begin Saturday, October 23rd, so register today!

Professional Certificate Training: Foundations of The Outdoor Classroom — Outdoor Classroom Project Foundations of The Outdoor ClassroomFall 2021 Foundations of The Outdoor ClassroomPhilosophy, Practice & Design - $375PhilosophyThe “why” behind the need for Natural Outdoor spaces, and philosophical foundations for implementation.PracticeDiscover best practices for ECE as well as teacher engage...

While we have been on hiatus we have been quietly working on new and reimagined offerings at the Outdoor Classroom Project. We are excited to announce a BRAND NEW Professional Certificate Training to advance your skills in outdoor classroom education. Classes start April 10, so take a look and register today!

Professional Certificate Training: Leadership in The Outdoor Classroom — Outdoor Classroom Project Leadership in The Outdoor ClassroomSpring 2021 Leadership in The Outdoor ClassroomResearch & Documentation, Communication and Leadership - $375Research & DocumentationDiscover what research reveals about the benefits of learning in the outdoors as well as how-to conduct research in your own space.Co...

We are so excited to be partnering with Jenna Janzen, Program Manager at Patagonia's Ventura River Child Development Center, to offer this exclusive webinar on the anti-bias education (ABE) framework as it relates to identity and early childhood teaching practices. Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3mL5rmd

Are you planning to re-open your school-age program or have you already opened your program under the latest guidelines? Join us for our latest Webinar where you'll receive support and guidance as you navigate this new process!
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The CEC/The Outdoor Classroom Project is honored to be featured in a story on outdoor learning featured last Friday on Scripps Televison stations across the country as part of their 'back to school' series, which re-imagines how schools can operate this fall safely and effectively. Check out the wonderful interviews with Preschool Director Ellen Veselack and School-Age Director Allegra Inganni, and of course, the awesome outdoor learning happening on our Oak Grove campus!

Schools consider outdoor learning as a solution to reopen during COVID-19 Some education advocates suggest looking outside the classroom walls as a way to bring kids back to school safely.

For more than 40 years, Elyssa Nelson has served the Child Educational Center and thousands of families and children. She has put her heart and soul into the CEC and created a magical place for children to flourish and develop as Co-founder, teacher, and Executive Director. Her love for the CEC community is tangible in any interaction with her. Thank you, Elyssa, for all your care, love, passion, and dedication to the CEC! ❤️

Last week, the La Canada and Pasadena Outlook ran a story interviewing Eric & Elyssa Nelson. The article is a wonderful reflection into their four decades of devotion to the Child Educational Center and the Outdoor Classroom Project. Read the article here: https://www.ceconline.org/executivedirectorsearch/founderstransition