California is setting the pace for a green schools revolution that reflects the state’s commitment to preserving natural resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The added benefit? Healthy environments that improve faculty morale and student performance.

The 2009 Green California Schools Summit will bring together leaders in this movement to share strategies, best practices and results from green school programs. The event will also include an exhibition featuring hundreds of exhibitors with innovative products and services that can help your school attain its green goals, and attain long-term savings.

Despite turbulent economic times, funding can be found for school projects, whether from state sources, the private sector or federal stimulus funds. Don’t miss this chance to discover what’s available.

The Summit will also address the role of curriculum in green schools, and the role that schools can play in helping students find a place in the emerging green economy.

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
• School Building Facility Planners & Designers
• School Building Maintenance Managers
• School CFOs/Business Managers
• School Purchasing Officers
• School Transportation Specialists
• Curriculum Directors and Teachers
• State, County and City government officials and policymakers
• County Office of Education Administrators
• Architects, construction managers
• School building planning & design professionals
• Financial professionals
• Utilities, energy management professionals
• Anyone involved with implementing green and sustainable activities in schools

Take your Facilities into the 21st Century!
The Summit’s educational program is intended to meet the diverse interests and purposes of those involved in participating and helping community colleges meet their purpose of Building Gateways to the Green Economy. The themes that will be addressed in presentations and workshops include:

Green Buildings
Energy
Financing
Curriculum
Green Jobs
Purchasing
Operation and Maintenance

To see a detailed list of topics, click here.

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