LEARN, GROW, EAT, GO! COMMUNITY PARTNER TRAINING

Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! (LGEG) is a new research and evidence based curriculum enrichment program rich in STEM driven TEKS aligned and STAAR Ready nutrition and horticulture learning experiences perfect for school or after school enrichment programs.

LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.

This training provides 5- hours CBEC hours approved by Texas Board of Education of professional development and includes review of the curriculum for grades 3rd to 5th, introduction to the many hands on cooperative learning experiences and recommendations on program development.

Participants will learn about JMG, WAT and LGEG curricula/success stories and the variety of ways school garden programs can be supported through local extension office’s personnel and Master Gardener and Master Wellness volunteers, district food service directors and staff, SHACs, parent groups, ESL participants and community groups such as churches.. This training will empower participants to think of school garden programs in new ways (community gardens) and as effective teaching tools to improve children and families engagement and health.

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Curriculum provides ten (10) concepts of instruction that emphasize Science, Math, Language Arts/Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Horticulture, and Nutrition all with a solid correlation to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

• Total number of TEKS: 99
• Total number of TEKS eligible for STAAR testing: 36
• Total number of TEKS eligible for STAAR testing as Readiness Standards: 16

Total number of TEKS eligible for STAAR testing as Supporting Standards: 20

Schools with teachers who attend the training in April may qualify for “mini” school garden grants with MOU to implement the curriculum this Spring or Fall will qualify for a FREE copy of the curriculum (one per school site). Extension staff will work with each site to build support, train volunteers and manage available resources to support the implementation of the 10 Lessons over the course of three months. Extension staff will work with site staff a, volunteers and teachers to host a “family engagement” event such as Family Meal Time to engage youth and parents in the preparation of the healthy simple recipes featured in the LGEG Curriculum.

For more inforamtion contact: Sheryl Nolen, County Extension Agent 4-H/JMG Specialist- Harris County 713-274-0978 or email snolen@ag.tamu.edu.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this program are encouraged to contact AgriLife Extension 5 days prior to the event to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, The United States Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

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