The Green California Schools Summit is a unique, once-a-year chance to get up to date on the technologies, policies, teaching strategies and best practices that are contributing to progress in the Golden State’s green schools movement.

Why do green schools matter? There are many reasons, including:

Savings from energy efficiency can mean more funds for core programs.

Healthy and comfortable learning environments can improve student performance and reduce sick days among staff and students alike.

Green schools provide models of sustainable behavior for students and communities – perhaps the first such experience for many. The facilities themselves become important tools for learning.

They reduce strain on valuable and diminishing natural resources.

They assist state, national and international efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.

They produce students who are not the green leaders of tomorrow, but of today!

Education and Training!

Speakers at the Summit include leaders and experts from the worlds of policy, technology, design and practice. Learn about effective strategies and innovations from the professionals who have developed and pioneered them! Offerings include in-depth daylong workshops and concurrent sessions.

Topics addressed in presentations and workshops will include:

• Green building – codes, standards and current practice
• Energy
• Funding
• Green curriculum
• Environmentally preferable purchasing
• Operations and maintenance
• Green career opportunities
• School gardens

Expo

The Expo is your chance to discover the latest green innovations. Hundreds of companies will be on hand, with products and services ranging from energy efficient lighting to curriculum resources.

Keynotes and Expo are FREE to registered attendees!

Who should attend?

Representatives from public, public charter and private schools, and their private sector partners, including:

• School District Superintendents and School Principals
• School Board Members
• Administrators
• Facility Planners & Designers
• School Building Maintenance Managers
• School CFOs/Business Managers
• School Purchasing Officers
• School Transportation Specialists
• Curriculum Directors
• Teachers
• Government officials and policymakers
• County Office of Education Administrators
• Architects, construction managers
• Financial professionals
• Energy management professionals
• Anyone involved with implementing green and sustainable activities in schools!

Become a Partner in Learning - Meet at the Summit!

The Partners in Learning program is an opportunity for professional organizations that want to meet onsite at the Summit, a dynamic atmosphere that is designed to inspire, inform and encourage interaction.

As a courtesy, Green Technology provides free meeting space for all Partners in Learning. There are also substantial registration discounts for group members that want to participate in Summit activities. Audio/visual equipment and catering are not provided, but can be arranged and purchased through the Convention Center. In addition, discounted rates may be available at area hotels to accommodate out of town attendees.

If your organization is interested in holding a scheduled meeting at the Summit please call 626.577.5700