Webinars
Fri, Jun 10, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
With hundreds of studies and statistics proving the positive impact healthier materials and products have on building occupants, there is no question that healthier materials lead to healthier students and staff in schools. However, finding and incorporating healthier materials into schools is the part that most design professionals find difficult.
Webinars
Fri, May 13, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
Friday, May 13 is the ninth webinar in our 10-part School Building Science Fridays series. In this session, Tracy Washington Enger (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) and Dr. Erika Eitland (Perkins& Will) will discuss the disproportionate impact of poor school building quality on low income and communities of color. By tailoring healthy design and operation strategies, we can work towards restorative justice on a community scale. Case studies will be shared from New Orleans, Los Angeles and Boston.
Webinars
Fri, Apr 8, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
Indoor Environmental Quality is a huge component of CHPS high performance criteria and mission to foster healthy schools. Passive House design is a building standard that is energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time. In this webinar, you'll learn how the Passive House concept has been applied to schools, and how available building components can help design teams meet the requirements of CHPS criteria and Passive House design.CE Credit: Earn 1 HSW LU through AIA
Webinars
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
In the seventh session of our 10-part series, two experts from American Heart Association will talk about the importance of safe drinking water and how the proper policies can build a culture of health in our schools.
Webinars
Thu, Feb 17, 2022 - 11:00am ET
This session is free. Included with registration is a book discount; see below.Author Claire Latané will join us to discuss her 2021 book, Schools That Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind. From the publisher:
Webinars
Fri, Feb 11, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
In this session, two architects with a long history of designing high performance schools will describe the elements that go into creating a calm environment conducive to student performance and well-being. Speakers will touch on the basics of a high performance school environment and why it matters, biophilic design, trauma responsive design (also called trauma informed design), and features that support special needs students, among others.Speakers:Aaron Jobson, Partner, Quattrocchi Kwok ArchitectsIrene Nigaglioni, President, IN2 Architecture
Webinars
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
School Building Science Fridays: Zero Energy, Zero Carbon & Electrification: Possible and Happening!
NEW! Thanks to an exciting new partnership, our upcoming School Building Science Fridays webinars will be presented through online sustainability education provider GBRI. In this session, we will explore what net zero energy (aka zero net energy) and electrification mean, why these outcomes are important to state energy offices with California taking a lead, and why zero energy in schools is achievable by all.
Webinars
Fri, Dec 10, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
Heading into the heating season for a good part of the country, this session will focus on the super important role of school building operators and how much they make a difference. It has been said that school facility managers make a bigger difference to students' health than pediatricians. The moderator and speakers will discuss their perspectives on how the building operator profession has changed and is changing due to evolving building science and new technologies and on the myriad elements and practices building operators need to know.
Webinars
Fri, Nov 12, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
Following on the heels of our 2nd session, this session will focus on another way to ensure good indoor air quality and a safe indoor environment. Our panelists will have a conversation about the chemistry of cleaning, what makes for safe and effective products, the standards that govern healthy cleaning, and practical steps school personnel can take to establish the best cleaning practices.Moderator:Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, National Retail Federation
Webinars
Fri, Oct 8, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
In the 2nd session of the series, experts will discuss the basics of ventilation and the science behind good IAQ, applicable standards, where to go for information and help, impacts on energy efficiency, and the future of ventilation technology and practices. Panelists will discuss common issues and solutions, and as always, there will be time for Q&A.We are extending this session to 60 minutes.Confirmed SpeakersModerator:Todd DeMonte, Chief Technology Officer, Indoor Air Hygiene Institute
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Events
Tue, Apr 6, 2021
Please join us in supporting National Healthy Schools Day on April 6, 2021Coordinated by Healthy Schools Network in partnership with many agencies and organizations, the focus this year is clean air in every school.
Events
Mon, Nov 18, 2019 - 12:00pm ET
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council is excited to partner again with Green Schools National Network to co-present the Best of Green Schools 2020.
Events
Sun, Oct 20, 2019 to Sat, Oct 26, 2019
October 20-26 is National Lead Poinsoning Prevention WeekThe Healthy Schools Nework has the following free resources available for schools, teachers, and parents related to preventing lead exposure:
Events
Fri, Sep 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 10:00am PT
Tune in Friday, September 6, 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern, for CHPS New Standards to Create Healthy, Climate-Resilient Schools on Go Green Radio with host Jill Buck and CHPS' staff Elisabeth Krautscheid and Lisa Dunnebacke. Broadcast will feature key principles and new guidelines from the recently released 2019 CHPS Core Criteria v3.
Events
Fri, Aug 2, 2019 - 9:00am to 10:00am PT
Tune in Friday, August 2, 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern, for CHPS New Standards to Create Healthy, Climate-Resilient Schools on Go Green Radio with host Jill Buck and CHPS' staff Elisabeth Krautscheid and Lisa Dunnebacke. Broadcast will feature key principles and new guidelines from the recently released 2019 CHPS Core Criteria v3. For broadcast details, visit: https://www.voiceamerica.com/promo/episode/116549.
Events
Wed, Apr 17, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
The Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) and its partners invite you to tour Lunenburg Middle High School in Lunenburg, MA as part of its celebration of National Healthy Schools Day.
Events
Tue, Apr 2, 2019
CHPS proudly supports National Healthy Schools Day - April 2, 2019!Since 2002, parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide. Whether you are at the beginning stages of investigating school environments or have an established Indoor Air/Environmental Quality program, we invite you to host a local activity that educates others and celebrates your school’s successes.
Events
Sat, Nov 3, 2018 - 10:10am to 12:10pm CT
Speaker: Aaron Jobson, Principal, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) & CHPS Board Member
Location:
A4LE 2018 LearningScapes Annual Meeting - The Palmer House, Chicago, IL
Aaron Jobson, Principal, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) & CHPS Board Member will present “Unconference for Organizational Resilience” at A4LE's 2018 LearningScapes Annual Meeting in Chicago on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:15am - 12:15pm CT.For presentation details, visit: http://learningscapes.a4le.org/unconference-for-organizational-resilience/
Events
Tue, Apr 3, 2018 to Thu, Apr 5, 2018
NEEP, the Healthy Schools Network, and some of their state-based partners, invite you to celebrate National Healthy Schools Week by joining them at three tours of exemplary schools around New England. For one hour, hear from school facility managers and architects about the features that make each school a healthy, energy efficient, productive learning environment.
Events
Tue, Apr 3, 2018
CHPS proudly supports National Healthy Schools Day - April 3, 2018!Since 2002, parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide. Whether you are at the beginning stages of investigating school environments or have an established Indoor Air/Environmental Quality program, we invite you to host a local activity that educates others and celebrates your school’s successes.
Webinars
Fri, Jun 10, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
With hundreds of studies and statistics proving the positive impact healthier materials and products have on building occupants, there is no question that healthier materials lead to healthier students and staff in schools. However, finding and incorporating healthier materials into schools is the part that most design professionals find difficult.
Webinars
Fri, May 13, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
Friday, May 13 is the ninth webinar in our 10-part School Building Science Fridays series. In this session, Tracy Washington Enger (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) and Dr. Erika Eitland (Perkins& Will) will discuss the disproportionate impact of poor school building quality on low income and communities of color. By tailoring healthy design and operation strategies, we can work towards restorative justice on a community scale. Case studies will be shared from New Orleans, Los Angeles and Boston.
Webinars
Fri, Apr 8, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
Indoor Environmental Quality is a huge component of CHPS high performance criteria and mission to foster healthy schools. Passive House design is a building standard that is energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time. In this webinar, you'll learn how the Passive House concept has been applied to schools, and how available building components can help design teams meet the requirements of CHPS criteria and Passive House design.CE Credit: Earn 1 HSW LU through AIA
Webinars
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
In the seventh session of our 10-part series, two experts from American Heart Association will talk about the importance of safe drinking water and how the proper policies can build a culture of health in our schools.
Webinars
Thu, Feb 17, 2022 - 11:00am ET
This session is free. Included with registration is a book discount; see below.Author Claire Latané will join us to discuss her 2021 book, Schools That Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind. From the publisher:
Webinars
Fri, Feb 11, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
In this session, two architects with a long history of designing high performance schools will describe the elements that go into creating a calm environment conducive to student performance and well-being. Speakers will touch on the basics of a high performance school environment and why it matters, biophilic design, trauma responsive design (also called trauma informed design), and features that support special needs students, among others.Speakers:Aaron Jobson, Partner, Quattrocchi Kwok ArchitectsIrene Nigaglioni, President, IN2 Architecture
Webinars
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 - 2:00pm ET
School Building Science Fridays: Zero Energy, Zero Carbon & Electrification: Possible and Happening!
NEW! Thanks to an exciting new partnership, our upcoming School Building Science Fridays webinars will be presented through online sustainability education provider GBRI. In this session, we will explore what net zero energy (aka zero net energy) and electrification mean, why these outcomes are important to state energy offices with California taking a lead, and why zero energy in schools is achievable by all.
Webinars
Fri, Dec 10, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
Heading into the heating season for a good part of the country, this session will focus on the super important role of school building operators and how much they make a difference. It has been said that school facility managers make a bigger difference to students' health than pediatricians. The moderator and speakers will discuss their perspectives on how the building operator profession has changed and is changing due to evolving building science and new technologies and on the myriad elements and practices building operators need to know.
Webinars
Fri, Nov 12, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
Following on the heels of our 2nd session, this session will focus on another way to ensure good indoor air quality and a safe indoor environment. Our panelists will have a conversation about the chemistry of cleaning, what makes for safe and effective products, the standards that govern healthy cleaning, and practical steps school personnel can take to establish the best cleaning practices.Moderator:Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, National Retail Federation
Webinars
Fri, Oct 8, 2021 - 2:00pm ET
In the 2nd session of the series, experts will discuss the basics of ventilation and the science behind good IAQ, applicable standards, where to go for information and help, impacts on energy efficiency, and the future of ventilation technology and practices. Panelists will discuss common issues and solutions, and as always, there will be time for Q&A.We are extending this session to 60 minutes.Confirmed SpeakersModerator:Todd DeMonte, Chief Technology Officer, Indoor Air Hygiene Institute
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Trainings
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 to Fri, Dec 6, 2019
Speaker: Scott Blunk, Strategic Business Planner for Energy Efficiency and Electrification at SMUD
Green Technology will present a series of training seminars on the 2019 updates to CALGreen and the Californina Energy Code to help building professionals get prepared for the latest changes to California’s green building standards. Since the first publication of CALGreen, Green Technology has organized training related to code requirements, reaching thousands of building professionals at locations throughout the state.
Conferences
Mon, Apr 8, 2019 to Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Location:
St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minnesota
Conferences
Thu, May 3, 2018 to Fri, May 4, 2018
Location:
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
The Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) is the premier education and engagement opportunity for leaders and advocates who are passionate about the future of healthy, sustainable schools throughout the country and around the world.
Conferences
Mon, Apr 9, 2018 to Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Location:
Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, CA
The 2018 Green California Summit and Expo comes to the Sacramento Convention Center April 9-10. Discover new technologies and best practices in green building, energy and water conservation, clean transportation and more. Keynote session featuring CHPS Board Member and CEC Commissioner Andrew McAllister and Green Solutions Expo on April 9-10 are free.
Meetings
Tue, Oct 30, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am PT
Location:
Pasadena Convention Center, Ballroom E - Pasadena, CA
OR
If you can't make it to Pasadena,
Attend via Zoom Meetings!
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/335245848
Join from Telephone: US: +1 646 558 8665 or +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 335 245 848
CHPS and its National Technical Committee will be hosting a Partners in Learning meeting at the 2018 Green California Schools & Community Colleges Summit and Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center, Ballroom E, on Tuesday, October 30th, 10am -11am PT in Pasadena, CA.Program:This will be the first public preview of the 2018 CHPS Core Criteria update. The Core Criteria update will inform next year's CA-CHPS update. Join us for an overview of the changes and a chance to provide your feedback.
Meetings
Fri, Apr 20, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:00pm CT
Location:
This event will be held in conjunction with the 2018 EarthX Expo, Conference, and Film Festival, April 20-22, at the Dallas Fair Park, in Dallas, TX. For event details, visit the EarthX Website.
Session Title: How Sustainability is Driving Innovation in the 21st Century SchoolsSpecial Invitation: Superintendents, Financial Officers, Curriculum and Instruction Leaders; Facilities/Sustainability Officers, School Board Members
Meetings
Thu, Feb 15, 2018 to Tue, Mar 13, 2018
The California Division of the State Architect (DSA) will be holding outreach events in February and March.
