GSC is an annual event and is the only event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: the people who lead, operate, build and teach in our nation’s schools. This year’s event will have inspiring speakers and educational sessions, and early bird registration discounts end on January 13, 2023.

At this year’s conference, you will experience a new, immersive conference format designed to facilitate meaningful peer-to-peer conversations and engaging interdisciplinary learning. The conference kicks off with two days of peer- to- peer focused learning designed specifically for each stakeholder group contributing to the green schools movement: educators and school leaders, school district capital and facilities staff, non-school-based professionals interested in school design and construction, and green school advocates, government and community partners. Each track is carefully curated to meet the unique needs of its attendees and includes focused time to connect meaningfully with like-minded peers to fully leverage the collective knowledge within this community and develop insightful strategies. The final day of the conference is a full day of interdisciplinary content and education sessions covering important topics like improving indoor air quality, reducing waste, advancing decarbonization, cultivating environmental literacy, improving districtwide partnerships, implementing social and emotional health strategies, and amplifying student-led climate action initiatives.

Learn more and register.

These sessions will be held monthly at The Fairmount Water Works: 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (NOT BARTRAM’S GARDEN).

Upcoming dates in the GreenFutures PD workshop series: December 20, 2022; January 17, 2023; February 21, 2023; March 21, 2023; April 18, 2023.

Register here and check out the Teacher Resource Folder.

This year’s topic will be the impact of flooding in Philadelphia and how to develop a shared understanding of the issues and solutions for you and your students:

• Grades 4th through 12th Teachers
• Act 48 Credit Available
• One-day summer workshop followed by ½ optional field trip (August 18th)
• Monthly school-year convenings to “workshop” lessons and activities in small learning communities

OBJECTIVES

• Co-create locally relevant and grade-appropriate learning experiences for students that include how to interpret local research and data, GIS mapping, and storytelling
• Grow a learning community for environmental justice, climate change education, and education for sustainability
• Participate or join  as a member of the national Eco-Schools network to document the collective impact

This opportunity is being provided in partnership with National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA, The Franklin Institute, the Fairmount Water Works, and Arizona State University. Stipends are available to SDP educators and funded by the Cedar Tree Foundation through the National Wildlife Federation.

Reserve your spot.

Live sessions August 10-13

Stipends and Act 48 credit available

Why participate?

• Build knowledge of the science behind local climate change impacts in schools and communities
• Gain skills to communicate about climate change to students, teachers, and community members
• Create a plan for developing student-led action
• Grow a community of practice around education for sustainability and climate change education

Reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQaFGbXiJawOGxYU-KUnZ5MN24qmE5v-zeQBWfZXHK8GfA1w/viewform

Stay tuned for more info; by registering at the link above, we will automatically register you in Cornerstone and update you as new program details are available.

This opportunity is being provided in partnership with National Wildlife Federation’s Eco Schools USA, The Franklin Institute, The Fairmount Water Works, and The PA Department of Education.