Learn from and connect with other classroom educators to explore the lessons we have learned from this year of virtual learning and plan practical steps to ensure that those lessons help us to further integrate sustainability education into classroom content and daily practice, engaging students in learning and in making positive change in their communities.

This educational summit is hosted by the Center for Green Schools and the Green Schools National Network.

** The Summit will be repeated on Friday and Saturday so that ALL educators have access to this exciting content.**

Friday, February 12th

Please note that this day of the summit will be repeated on Saturday. Attendees should choose one day to attend.

11:00am – 11:15am

Session kick-off and attendee connection moment

Session One: Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 Education

11:15am – 11:45am

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 Education: Presentations

11:45am – 12:15pm

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions: Facilitated small group conversations

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions: Q&A with presenters

12:45pm – 1:00pm

BREAK + deskside yoga

1:00pm – 1:15pm

Welcome back and attendee connection moment

Session Two: Rethinking the Outdoors

1:45pm – 2:15pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Presentations

1:45pm - 2:15pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Facilitated small group conversations

2:15pm – 2:45pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Q&A with presenters

2:45pm – 3:00pm

BREAK + deskside yoga

3:00pm – 3:15pm

Welcome back and attendee connection moment

Session Three: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Outside

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Outside: Presentations

3:45pm – 4:15pm

Teaching and Learning Outside: Facilitated small group conversations

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Teaching and Learning Outside: Q&A with presenters

4:45pm – 5:00pm

Closing

Saturday, February 13th

Please note that this day of the summit is repeated from Friday. Attendees should choose one day to attend.

11:00am – 11:15am

Session kick-off and attendee connection moment

Session One: Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 Education

11:15am – 11:45am

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 Education: Presentations

11:45am – 12:15pm

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions: Facilitated small group conversations

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions: Q&A with presenters

12:45pm – 1:00pm

BREAK + deskside yoga

1:00pm – 1:15pm

Welcome back and attendee connection moment

Session Two: Rethinking the Outdoors

1:15pm – 1:45pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Presentations

1:45pm – 2:15pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Facilitated small group conversations

2:15pm – 2:45pm

Rethinking the Outdoors: Q&A with presenters

2:45pm – 3:00pm

BREAK + deskside yoga

3:00pm – 3:15pm

Welcome back and attendee connection moment

Session Three: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Outside

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Outside: Presentations

3:45pm – 4:15pm

Teaching and Learning Outside: Facilitated small group conversations

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Teaching and Learning Outside: Q&A with presenters

4:45pm – 5:00pm

Closing

Session 1: Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 Education

The current disruptions affecting our educational system will no doubt have long-term impact. Recognizing the challenges and positive ramifications, the assembled panel will offer insight, inspiration, and ideas supporting educators to envision a new, more equitable future where education for sustainability becomes a top priority.

Session 2: Rethinking the Outdoors

Extending the classroom beyond the school walls has become a hot topic in conversations on how to keep schools open. However, offering rich outdoor learning experiences has more often been offered to students and schools of an advantaged demographic. Recognizing the health and academic benefits to ALL students, the panel will talk through strategies that lead to opportunity. No matter the zip code or family financial situation, well-designed outdoor learning experiences have a dramatic impact.

Session 3: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Outside

The pandemic has highlighted the value (both academic and health related) of teaching and learning outside. This fact, along with the recognition that many educators have not received effective guidance on best practices related to outdoor learning, exemplifies the value of what this panel will share. With first-hand experience and knowledge, these skilled practitioners will offer tools and resources, leading to high-quality outdoor learning.

More information and speakers will be announced in January.

Need a scholarship to attend? Limited need-based assistance is available. Please write schools@usgbc.org to let us know your circumstances and what assistance you need.