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* BOARD LEADERSHIP & PLANNING
* DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
10 Points
Priority District
* PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
5 Points
Priority
* This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
* GREEN ENHANCEMENT OF DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLANS
10 Points
District
* STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN INITIATIVES
10 Points
District
* SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPING
10 Points
Collaboration
* SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
10 Points
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* CLIMATE MITIGATION & RENEWABLE ENERGY
* SCHOOL CARBON FOOTPRINT
10 Points
Priority
* BUY RENEWABLE ENERGY
10 Points
* ONSITE RENEWABLE GENERATION SYSTEM - GEOTHERMAL
10 Points
School
* ONSITE RENEWABLE GENERATION SYSTEM - SOLAR
5 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 5 — 45
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* DIGITAL LEARNING LEADERSHIP
* DISTRICT COMMITMENT TO DIGITAL LEARNING
10 Points
Priority District Digital Schools
* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* EQUITABLE ACCESS TO DIGITAL LEARNING
10 Points
Priority District Digital Schools
* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
10 Points
Digital Schools
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* DIGITAL LEARNING PRACTICES
* AUTHENTIC APPLICATION OF DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS AND CONTENT
10 Points
School Digital Schools
* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
10 Points
Priority District Digital Schools
* DIGITAL INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM #1
10 Points
School Digital Schools
* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* DIGITAL INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM #2
10 Points
School Digital Schools
* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND GROWING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS
15 Points
School Digital Schools
* PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND COLLABORATION
15 Points
School Digital Schools
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* DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
* DATA SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICY
10 Points
District Digital Schools
* DIGITAL DEVICE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
10 Points
District Digital Schools
* INFRASTRUCTURE
10 Points
District Digital Schools
* SUPPORT FOR DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
20 Points
District Digital Schools
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* DIVERSITY & EQUITY
* ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATIONS
10 Points
* BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL
20 Points
* DIVERSITY ON DISTRICT TASK FORCES & COMMITTEES
10 Points
District
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* ENERGY EFFICIENCY
* ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
5 Points
Priority
* This action has variable points: 5 — 50
* Non-competitive funding available
* BEHAVIOR-BASED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
10 Points
School
* ENERGY TRACKING & MANAGEMENT
10 Points
* This action has variable points: 10, 20
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* FOOD & NUTRITION
* HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES BEYOND THE CAFETERIA
10 Points
* PROMOTE LOCALLY GROWN FOODS
10 Points
* SCHOOL GARDENS
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30
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* GREEN CLEANING
* GREEN CLEANING POLICY & PLAN
10 Points
* GREEN CLEANING EQUIPMENT
10 Points
* GREEN CLEANING SUPPLIES
10 Points
* GREEN CLEANING TRAINING & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
10 Points
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* GREEN DESIGN
* GREEN BUILDING POLICY
10 Points
Priority District
* DESIGN, BUILD OR CERTIFY NEW CONSTRUCTION & MAJOR RENOVATIONS TO GREEN
STANDARDS
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20, 50
* GREEN BUILDING TRAINING
10 Points
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* GREEN PURCHASING
* GREEN PURCHASING POLICY
10 Points
Priority District
* RECYCLED PAPER PURCHASE
10 Points
* SUSTAINABLE FLEETS
5 Points
District
* This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15
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* HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS
* ACCESS TO HEALTHY WATER IN SCHOOLS
20 Points
School
* ANTI-IDLING EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT
10 Points
Collaboration
* CLASSROOM CHEMICAL PURCHASE, STORAGE & DISPOSAL POLICY
15 Points
* CLASSROOM CLEANUP PROTOCOL & PRACTICES
10 Points
* INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT - EDUCATION & ORGANIC LAWN CARE
10 Points
School
* OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY AWARENESS PROGRAM
10 Points
* RADON TESTING, EDUCATION AND MITIGATION
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20
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* INNOVATION PROJECTS
* INNOVATIVE PROJECT #1
10 Points
Collaboration
* INNOVATIVE PROJECT #2
10 Points
Collaboration
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* INTEGRATED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATH (ISTEAM)
* ISTEAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
15 Points
* ISTEAM STRATEGIC PLAN INDICATORS/ISTEAM POLICY
10 Points
District
* ISTEAM COLLABORATIVE UNITS OF STUDY
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
* ISTEAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
5 Points
* This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
* ALL ARTS DISCIPLINES OFFERED
10 Points
District
* CURRICULUM MAPPING
15 Points
* This action has variable points: 15, 30
* OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
10 Points
School
* STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS
10 Points
District
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* SCHOOL CULTURE AND CLIMATE
* INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ALL CAN THRIVE
10 Points
School
* SCHOOL CULTURE AND CLIMATE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
20 Points
School
* SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTEGRATED UNIT
10 Points
School
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* SCHOOL GROUNDS
* BIODIVERSITY AUDIT & MANAGEMENT PLAN
10 Points
School
* BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
10 Points
School
* GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT & PLAN
10 Points
School
* GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION
10 Points
School
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* STUDENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
* GREEN TEAM
10 Points
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* This action has variable points: 10, 15
* COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH
10 Points
Priority School Collaboration
* CIVIC & STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES
10 Points
School Collaboration
* ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
10 Points
School
* GREEN CHALLENGES
10 Points
School Collaboration
* GREEN FAIR
10 Points
School Collaboration
* "GREEN" YOUR GREEN FAIR OR SCHOOL EVENT
10 Points
School Collaboration
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* STUDENT LEARNING PRIORITY
* One action in this category will count towards the Priority Action
certification requirement. All actions in this category will contribute to
the point total necessary to achieve certification.
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATED UNIT
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY KINDERGARTEN
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY 1ST GRADE
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY 2ND GRADE
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY 3RD GRADE
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 ARTS
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 HEALTH
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 MATH
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 SCIENCE
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 SOCIAL STUDIES
5 Points
School
* EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADES 4-12 TECHNOLOGY
5 Points
School
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* STUDENT AND STAFF WELLNESS
* SCHOOL WELLNESS COUNCIL
20 Points
Priority School
* POLICIES TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
10 Points
District
* PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
10 Points
School
* STAFF WELLNESS PROGRAM
10 Points
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* STUDENT SAFETY
* SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY
10 Points
District Collaboration
* PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY AND PROMOTION INITIATIVES
10 Points
School Collaboration
* SAFE DRIVING AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
10 Points
School
* SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN FOR WALKING AND BIKING
10 Points
School Collaboration
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
* WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
* WASTE AUDIT
10 Points
Priority School Collaboration
* This action has variable points: 10, 20
* Cafeteria & Food Waste
* CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE SCHOOL FOOD WASTE
10 Points
School
* FOOD RECOVERY - SHARE TABLES & DONATION
10 Points
School
* This action has variable points: 10, 20
* FOOD SERVICE TRAINING & BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
10 Points
School
* FOOD WASTE RECYCLING OR COMPOSTING
15 Points
School
* Recycling & Reuse
* DOCUMENT RECYCLING RATES
10 Points
School
* MATERIALS REUSE
10 Points
School
* RECYCLING NON-MANDATED MATERIALS
5 Points
School Collaboration
* This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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Updated February 2023
Updates added clarify that state mandated trainings do not qualify towards this
action.
Quality professional development of staff and board members facilitates the
effective transition to sustainability planning and practices for schools and
districts. Enhancing the knowledge of school personnel about the benefits and
requirements of sustainability practices in a school setting will increase the
likelihood of a successful integration of sustainability into the district's
operations, and promote shared ownership of the outcomes. This action recognizes
schools and districts that provide professional development on topics related to
sustainability to board of education members and to staff from all levels and
departments, from superintendents, business administrators, and supervisors to
teaching staff, custodians, educational support professionals, nurses, and food
service staff. Schools and districts earn points depending on the number of
individuals receiving at least two hours of training on sustainability topics of
importance in the district. To qualify for points, the training must have taken
place no more than 24 months prior to the January submission deadline. This
variable point training action will award: 5 points for 5 personnel; 10 points
for 10 personnel; 15 points for 15 personnel; and 20 points for 20 personnel.
For a district to earn points for this action, the individuals receiving
training should represent all schools in the district with a cross section of
school board members, district, and school-level staff.
PLEASE NOTE: Points will not be awarded in this action for training activities
that are state mandated or that are submitted for points under another action or
that would be eligible to earn points under the following actions:
* Professional Growth and Collaboration - Digital technology professional
learning
* Green Building Training – training on features and operation of green
buildings for at least 5 staff
* Green Cleaning Training & Education Programs – at least 5 personnel
* Indoor Air Quality Review – IAQ education for school staff
* Integrated Pest Management – Education & Organic Lawn Care – IPM training for
at least four school staff
* iSTEAM Professional Development Plan – at least five, ten, fifteen, or twenty
(number will determine points awarded) individuals received iSTEAM training
* Outdoor Classroom - professional development provided to school personnel on
how to use the space
* Inclusive Environments Where All Can Thrive – staff training to support
inclusive school culture and climate
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
District leadership and staff educated in the concepts and language of
sustainability, in the implementation of sustainable practices, and in the
incorporation of sustainability into the curriculum, can serve as an impetus to
the adoption and integration of sustainability throughout the district. Having a
core leadership group, along with a broad cadre of personnel who can support the
process to infuse sustainability into the district's operations, policies, and
into the curriculum, will foster success and give a clear signal that the
district is serious in its commitment.
WHO SHOULD LEAD AND BE INVOLVED WITH THIS ACTION?
District leadership (staff and board) and the Green Team should take the lead in
identifying training needs and in planning for training. All personnel,
including teaching staff, school board members, the superintendent, the business
administrator, facilities staff, nurses, and food service staff should have the
opportunity to receive training and education to raise their awareness of the
value of a sustainable school district, and to enhance their capacity to perform
their functions sustainably. Some personnel with relevant expertise may be
tapped to serve as trainers. The school or district should assess whether
outside expertise may be needed to complete the training.
TIMEFRAME
Sustainability training is available in various formats and time frames.
Training may be as simple as a one-hour presentation or may involve a
comprehensive week-long training program.It may take just a few weeks for Green
Team members to organize a presentation or viewing of a webinar. Taking courses
and studying to prepare for a certification exam may take months. The district
or school will need to take timing into account if it plans to seek training
from an outside source, as some trainings are only offered at certain times.
Consideration should be given to on-going training, which may take more time to
organize.
PROJECT COSTS AND RESOURCE NEEDS
Resource requirements for training on sustainability topics vary depending on
the type and extent of the training. An in-house presentation/webinar may have
no costs aside from staff and/or Green Team member time. Other training will be
more resource-intensive and may require funds. Fees for speakers and classes can
easily run in the hundreds of dollars. Weekend and week-long retreats will often
exceed $1,000 per person. Thus, the district or school should assess the
financial resources available for sustainability training before committing to a
plan. The Resources section of this action includes information on free webinars
and training programs.
WHAT TO DO, AND HOW TO DO IT ("HOW TO")
This section provides guidance and recommendations for implementing the action.
A school/district does not need to follow this guidance exactly as long as it
meets the requirements for earning points for this action.
1. To earn points under this action, at least five individuals, including
school board members, district administration, district staff, and school
staff (teachers and educational support) need to participate in a minimum of
two hours of professional training on sustainability topics. For district
applicants, the trained individuals should represent all schools in the
district. See the list of subjects that can not be submitted under this
action at the bottom of the section.
2. Professional development for sustainability should provide a general
understanding of the benefits of sustainable schools to board members,
district leadership, and school staff, as well as specific information and
guidance on undertaking some aspect of sustainability practice, from
planning to operations.
3. The Green Team, school board members, district leaders, and school staff
members should work together to identify board and staff members that would
benefit from training on sustainability topics. Training needs could be
determined based on plans to maintain, implement or expand sustainable
practices in the school or district.
4. Once the training needs have been identified, various professional
development offerings should be reviewed and evaluated to determine the
learning concepts that will be included, the educational methods that will
be incorporated, and the professional skills that will be imparted.
Professional development that incorporates sustainability concepts across
subject areas in the teaching curriculum should be a key consideration, as
educating for sustainability lays the foundation for sustainable thinking
and practice among students, staff, and the broader community.
5. The school or district may choose to train multiple personnel on a
particular sustainability topic, either by hosting the training internally
or by sending a group to an external training event such as a professional
association meeting. Outside experts or internal staff with expertise in
sustainability can also be utilized to provide the training. The training
hours can also be completed through webinars, online courses, or workshops.
Individual staff or board members may be trained in different sustainability
topics as relevant to their official role in the district.
6. The school will need to provide sustainability training documentation that
identifies the names and position of the (5, 10, 15, or 20) individuals
receiving training, along with the following course information: date,
instructor or course provider, course description or syllabus, and course
length. When estimating course training time please exclude time for breaks
and meals from the two-hour training requirement. Please note that the two
hour of training requirement does not have to be completed at a single
event. For example, two one-hour training sessions or three
forty-five-minute sessions would meet the time requirement. The training
hours must have occurred in the twenty-four months prior to submission for
certification.
7. Qualifying training includes courses or workshops on a topic related to
sustainability in schools, from leadership, planning, policy, and curriculum
development to teaching, enrichment, food service, transportation, and
facilities management. There are many recognized training providers that
cover sustainability topics related to schools included in the resources
section of this action. You may also want to check with your professional
associations for the most current sustainability course offerings.
8. When submitting the action documentation, please select the action point
value that corresponds to the number of individuals that met the two-hour
training requirement on sustainability topics. Five individuals earns 5
points, 10 individuals earns 10 points, 15 individuals earns 15 points and
20 or more individuals earns 20 points.
PLEASE NOTE: Points will not be awarded in this action for training activities
that are state mandated or that are submitted for points under another action or
that would be eligible to earn points under the following actions:
* Professional Growth and Collaboration - Digital technology professional
learning
* Green Building Training – training on features and operation of green
buildings for at least 5 staff
* Green Cleaning Training & Education Programs – at least 5 personnel
* Indoor Air Quality Review – IAQ education for school staff
* Integrated Pest Management – Education & Organic Lawn Care – IPM training for
at least four school staff
* iSTEAM Professional Development Plan – at least five, ten, fifteen, or twenty
(number will determine points awarded) individuals received iSTEAM training
* Outdoor Classroom - professional development provided to school personnel on
how to use the space
* Inclusive Environments Where All Can Thrive – staff training to support
inclusive school culture and climate
WHAT TO SUBMIT TO EARN POINTS FOR THIS ACTION
To earn points under this action at least five individuals, including school
board members, district administration, and school staff must have each
participated in a minimum of two hours of professional development on
sustainability topics, no more than 24 months prior to the January submission
deadline. For district applicants, the trained individuals should represent all
schools in the district. The following documentation must be submitted as part
of the online certification application in order to verify that the action
requirements have been met.
1. Description of Implementation. In the text box provided on the submission
page for this action, provide a short narrative (about 300 words) of
sustainability professional development training activities.
2. Upload a list, table or spreadsheet showing that at least five, ten,
fifteen, or twenty (number will determine points awarded) personnel received
at least two hours of training in the past two years (no more than 24 months
prior to the January submission deadline). For district applicants, the
trained individuals should represent all schools in the district. The list
must include the following required information:
* Name of staff/board member who attended training
* Job title of attendee
* School/district affiliation of attendee
* Date of training
* Instructor or course provider
* Course description or syllabus
* Course length/time. Exclude time for breaks and meals when giving the
training duration. The two hours of training need not have been completed at
a single event. For example, two one-hour training sessions or three
forty-five-minute sessions would meet the time requirement.
OPTIONAL: Upload supporting documentation about the training activities listed.
Examples include brochures, agendas, certificates, and website links about the
training.
PLEASE NOTE: Points will not be awarded in this action for training activities
that are state mandated or that are submitted for points under another action or
that would be eligible to earn points under the following actions:
* Professional Growth and Collaboration - Digital technology professional
learning
* Green Building Training – training on features and operation of green
buildings for at least 5 staff
* Green Cleaning Training & Education Programs – at least 5 personnel
* Indoor Air Quality Review – IAQ education for school staff
* Integrated Pest Management – Education & Organic Lawn Care – IPM training for
at least four school staff
* iSTEAM Professional Development Plan – at least five, ten, fifteen, or twenty
(number will determine points awarded) individuals received iSTEAM training
* Outdoor Classroom - professional development provided to school personnel on
how to use the space
* Inclusive Environments Where All Can Thrive – staff training to support
inclusive school culture and climate
Resubmission Requirements
To earn points again after an approval has expired, the complete submission
requirements need to be met for the application year.
Approved Action Expiration Date
Approved actions will expire on August 31, two years from the most recent
training documented. For example, in a 2020 application the approval would
expire on August 31, 2022.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
There is a limit of six uploaded documents per action and individual files must
not exceed 50 MB. Excerpts of relevant information from large documents are
recommended.
All action documentation is available for public viewing after an action is
approved. Action submissions should not include any information or documents
that are not intended for public viewing. Please make note of this, especially
if submitting photographs, videos, or the individual work of students. Efforts
must be made to follow appropriate confidentiality policies of the school
system.
SPOTLIGHT: WHAT NJ SCHOOLS ARE DOING
Hazlet Township Public School District
In October, 2016, members of the Green Team attended workshops on Sustainable
best practices at the NJSBA Convention. Workshops that focused on green
purchasing and different ways to fund sustainable projects were attended. View
the approved submission here.
RESOURCES
The following resources may be helpful in completing this action.
The Association for Science Teacher Education hosts international conferences
and provides links to resources for members.
http://theaste.org/resources/environmental-education-resources/
EdWeb is a web-based professional learning network that offers free on-demand
webinars with Continuing Education certificates. https://home.edweb.net/
Canvas Network offers free online courses by educators around the world.
https://www.canvas.net
The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education provides consulting,
professional development, and coaching services for sustainability education
curriculum development and implementation. http://cloudinstitute.org/
Creative Change Educational Solutions provides resources and professional
development sessions to support sustainability education in schools.
http://www.creativechange.net/home/
International Facility Managers Association provides classroom and online
courses, as well as on-demand recorded webinars and other resources on multiple
sustainability-themed topics including green roofs, green cleaning, energy
savings, and indoor air quality. http://www.ifmacredentials.org/sfp
The National Wildlife Federation's Eco School Program
http://www.nwf.org/eco-schools-usa.aspx
New Jersey Association of School Administrators provides training for members on
diverse topics. www.njasa.net
New Jersey Association of School Business Officials provides workshops and
seminars for professional development of its members. www.njasbo.com
New Jersey Buildings & Grounds Association provides training on various green
building maintenance-related topics including indoor air quality, integrated
pest management, and effective cleaning. http://njsbga.org/index.htm
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, SEEDS (State Environmental
Education Directory, Speakers Program): Schools can request speakers to talk
about air quality, going green in schools, and other environmental topics.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/seeds/speak.htm
New Jersey School Boards Association provides in-person and online training on
diverse topics relevant to school board members. Courses on Sustainability/STEM
are also offered as part of the Master Board Member program.
http://www.njsba.org
Rutgers Center for Government Services/NJ Educational Facility Management offers
professional development courses for school facilities managers, including one
titled "Environmental Stewardship, Code Compliance and Sustainability."
http://cgs.rutgers.edu/efm
Rutgers Center for Green Building provides links to resources for green building
professionals. http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/green-building-professionals/
The North American Association for Environmental Education hosts online
professional development opportunities through its eePRO platform.
https://naaee.org/eepro/learning
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
* Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schoolsincludes links to resources,
information and webinars about indoor environmental issues including cleaning
and maintenance. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/webconferences.html
* Environmental Education Resource page includes information for teachers and
staff. http://www2.epa.gov/education
U.S. Green Building Council
* Center for Green Schools offers the Green Classroom Professional Certificate
and online webinars.
http://centerforgreenschools.org/utility-nav/Resources/webtrainings.aspx
* NJ Chapter, Events
https://www.usgbc.org/chapters/usgbc-new-jersey?view=events for general
presentations on the following topics (fees vary):
* Sustainable Sites
* Water Efficiency
* Energy & Atmosphere
* Materials & Resources
* Indoor Environmental Quality
* Overall LEED certification process
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