- NJASA
- Feb. / March 2013
March 15, 2013

8:00 – 9:00 Registration/Refreshments/Exhibits
9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks – Carol James, Director, NJ Sustainable Schools Consortium, Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC)
· Introductions
· Agenda Overview
9:15 – 10:40 Keynote/ Discussion
Jaimie Cloud – Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education
“Educating for Sustainability with the Brain in Mind”
10:40 – 11:00 Break/Exhibits
11:00 – 12:15 Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions | Intended Audience | Outcomes |
*Leadership in a Time of Green | · Superintendents · Business Administrators · BOE Members · School Leaders · Municipal Leaders · Business Leaders | To identify the necessary leadership strategies, policies, and strong collaborative teams needed to effectively plan and implement green, sustainable initiatives in your district. |
*Facilities Matter - The Art of “Return on Investment” | · Facilities Directors · Facilities Managers · Business Administrators | To examine opportunities to green district facilities and practices within an education setting to lower operating costs and support academic achievement. |
*School Buildings: An Untapped Learning Laboratory | · Curriculum Directors · Career Preparation Specialists · Technical Schools · Guidance Counselors · Workforce Readiness | To identify and deliver the skills needed for new and emerging green careers, through challenging, problem-solving opportunities embedded within a rich curriculum. |
*The Payoffs of Partnership | · All | To examine how teamwork and collaboration can result in new sustainable practices. |
12:15 – 1:15 NJ Green Ribbon Schools Awards Luncheon

1:15 – 1:45 Green Ribbon Schools: Lessons Learned
Green Common Corners
1:15 – 1:45 Vendor Exhibits: It IS Easy Being Green