Inside Education Youth Summits are 1/2 day – 4 day experiential learning events for junior and senior high school students (and teachers). They are designed to explore natural resource and environmental topics including water, energy, careers, climate change and more!. Each program will encourage you and your students to think critically about development in the province while considering your role as citizens. You will also be provided with tools and inspiration to take action in your own school and community.

Inside Education ensures a welcoming and fun learning environment. We hope you will be inspired by the people, places and perspectives that are shared on the program. As they say a picture says a thousand words so we encourage you to explore the Inside Education Photo Gallery to gain a sense of the experience on each of our most recent programs.

Both students and teachers will receive a full scholarship to attend. Registration, accommodations, meals, program transportation and tours are all covered. Please note: schools are responsible for getting themselves to and from the start location.

Go to www.remo.co to make an account – you and each of your students will have to make an account using the email that they provide to Inside Education, as that will be the address we have on our guest list.  Everyone in your class should then receive an email invite to the event at some point before the event, with the link to use on the day. 

Look for the chat button at the bottom of your screen to open up the chat menu – from here you can look under the “Private Chat” menu to message your students directly, or you can enter into a general chat with your table.

Teachers can also take attendance using the participant list.

Inside Education will have a “help desk” at one of the side tables that you can join at any time to ask questions! There will always be a staff member there to answer questions you may have.

Attending the Alberta Boreal Careers Virtual Summit is just like going on a field trip so all participants will have to complete the Online Registration and Virtual Code of Conduct form distributed by the teacher.

If necessary, each attending teacher may apply for a maximum $150 subsidy per program day toward the cost of a substitute teacher. It is the responsibility of the school to make substitute teacher arrangements. Please review Inside Education’s supply teacher subsidy policy for more details. 

Your main role is to help students make the most of their experience and learn alongside them. The lead teacher will be the primary connection to Inside Education. The students will be under your supervision and are ultimately your responsibility.  There is no need to worry because we have a jam-packed program to keep them busy. Of course, safety is a priority. Check out the safety section below for more details.  

We are committed to ensuring a safe environment for all program participants.   

Emergency Contacts:

• The supervising teacher from each school will provide a contact cell phone number and be accessible throughout the program.
• Inside Education – 1-888-421-1497. The program staff will make their cell phone available on the first day of the program. 
• In the event of an emergency please contact 9-1-1

Program staff: 

Inside Education program staff each have current standard first aid and CPR certification, and have passed a criminal records background check. There will be a first aid kit accessible by program staff and others at all time. Inside Education staff will be recognizable throughout the summit by wearing Inside Education logos.

Travel Considerations:

• Travel to and from the summit is the responsibility of the school. 
• Check the road report – 1-877-AMA-HWYS (1-877-262-4997) and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
• Carry a cell phone.
• Carry an emergency kit including blankets, shovel, booster cables, snacks, and water.
• Carry a current map and stay on main roadways.
• Ensure someone knows your route; tell them when you plan to arrive and check in when you get there.
• Ensure your vehicle is in good repair and has had a safety inspection.

Other Considerations:

Free time:
Any activities or use of hotel facilities will be at the discretion of the supervising teacher(s).

Rooming:
For those programs that include overnight accommodation, Inside Education reserves a block of rooms at the hotel. Student rooms will be assigned, with your help, based on double occupancy. Your confirmation form will include the necessary fields for rooming lists. Teachers often stay on their own or with another teacher.

Behaviour expectations:
Program delegates are representing their schools and communities, and are expected to maintain the standards of behaviour set forth by their school and their supervising teacher(s). Delegates will be further expected to adhere to all school division policies with respect to the use of alcohol and drugs.

Program delegates that are from the area will be returning home at the end of each program day, unless otherwise specified.

Some of our multi-day youth summits include overnight accommodations, and those will be provided by Inside Education and our partners.

We want to encourage participation from schools across Alberta.

Travel arrangements to and from the program start location are the schools responsibility. Participating schools from outside of the program location can request a $0.15/km travel subsidy to offset travel costs. To request this subsidy please contact the program coordinator. Inside Education may also put schools coming from similar places in touch to encourage carpooling.

To-Bring…

• Small bag or backpack

• Casual clothes (best to be comfortable!)

• Warm outdoor gear (mitts, layers, toque) – just in case

• Close-toed shoes for site tours

• Water Bottle

• Pencil and a notebook

• Camera and/or mobile phone

• Personal items (medications etc.)

• Overnight gear if required