Advancing sustainable schools for all
Registration is now open for the Green Schools Conference & Expo 2018
May 3-4 | Denver, Colorado
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools.
Two days of programming offer inspiring keynote speakers, informative workshops and breakout sessions and the chance to network with colleagues from across the country. This year, GSCE will be hosted in partnership with Rocky Mountain Green, a regional sustainability conference.
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Inspiring speakers, dynamic sessions & how-to workshops
Discover strategies and solutions at GSCE that strengthen our schools and communities. Education, environmental, and business leaders join GSCE to share current challenges, set future goals and share best practices to advance green schools for all.
Opening and afternoon keynotes
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Co-Founder, Biomimicry 3.8 and The Biomimicry Institute
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Founder of Project H Design and Girls Garage
Closing keynote
Friday afternoon's plenary will feature a dynamic panel of school and district leaders discussing how environmental and sustainability literacy enhances student learning and school culture.
Panelists
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Superintendent, Encinitas Union School District
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Executive Director, Prairie Crossing Charter School
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Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Charter Schools
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Principal, Pine Jog Elementary
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Executive Director, Green Schools National Network
Women in Green Power Breakfast
This year, Women in Green will explore the ways women can lead with purpose to inspire others and drive continued creativity and progress. Join us at this morning panel to celebrate the power of purpose to shape our lives, our careers and our changing world.
Panelists
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President and Founder of Chef Ann Foundation
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Executive Director of Compass Academy
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Vice President Sustainability, Prologis
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Sustainability Manager, DaVita
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Senior Vice President, Market Transformation and Development, USGBC
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Program
GSCE offers engaging educational sessions, case studies, hands-on workshops and lectures from today's green school experts. GSCE provides an unmatched opportunity for green school advocates nationwide to collaborate and learn from one another — all with a vested interest in making a positive difference in our children’s futures.
2018 session tracks
Using Energy Wisely
Using the Outdoors to Enhance Learning
Sustainability Education for All Ages
Collaborating to Catalyze Change
Social Equity as a Foundation for Sustainability
Creating and Maintaining Healthy Schools
Leveraging Data for Decision-Making
Explore the 2018 online program
For professional credential holders, we've created a list of sessions that have been approved for continuing education hours. Download the list.
For any questions, please email us.
GBCI Certification Work Zone
Have questions about a GBCI project or the certification process? Visit the GBCI Certification Work Zone to meet one-on-one with reviewers and assessors and discuss questions about specific projects or about rating system requirements. Areas of expertise will include: LEED O+M, LEED for Homes, TRUE Zero Waste, Parksmart, EDGE and WELL. The GBCI Certification Work Zone will be located at the USGBC expo booth #302. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to meet with an expert at the GBCI Certification Work Zone.
Student Summit
The annual Student Summit hosted by Captain Planet is where high school students can learn the skills necessary to inspire positive change in their local community.
This year’s summit features indigenous environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, writer and entrepreneur Erin Schrode, city government leader John R. Seydel, hip hop activist DJ Cavem Moetavation.
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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| 1-5 p.m. |
Half-day workshops |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Registration open |
| 7-9 p.m. |
Green Schools National Network Friends and Family Pre-Conference Party at DaVita Headquarters |
Thursday, May 3, 2018
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| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Student Summit |
| 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Expo Hall open |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. |
Welcome coffee & networking |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Opening keynote: Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry 3.8 and The Biomimicry Institute |
| 9:45-11:45 a.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
Networking luncheon |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
“Meet the Experts” at the GBCI Certification Work Zone Booth #302 |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Afternoon keynote: Emily Pilloton, Founder of Project H Design and Girls Garage |
| 5-6:30 p.m. |
“Meet the Experts” at the GBCI Certification Work Zone Booth #302 |
| 5-6:30 p.m. |
Happy Hour in the Hall |
Friday, May 4, 2018
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| 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Registration open |
| 7-8:30 a.m. |
Women in Green Power Breakfast
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| 8:45-9:45 a.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 10-11 a.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 12:30-2 p.m. |
Closing keynote and luncheon: "Rethinking K-12 education: The role of environmental and sustainability Literacy"
- Timothy B. Baird, Ed.D., Superintendent, Encinitas Union School District
- Alison Suffet Diaz, Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Charter Schools
- Geoff Deigan, Executive Director, Prairie Crossing Charter School
- Tarachell Thomas, Principal, Pine Jog Elementary
- Moderator: Jennifer Seydel, Ph.D., Executive Director, Green Schools National Network
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*Agenda is subject to change without notice.
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Sponsors & Expo
Be a part of the expanding green schools movement as a sponsor or exhibitor at GSCE. Every year, hundreds of educators and decision-makers gather at GSCE for inspiring programming networking and an energetic exhibit hall. GSCE is the only conference uniting three groups vital to the success of green schools:
Academic: school leaders, teachers and parents
Operations: general school or district administrators, facilities operations management
Building design & construction: architects, engineers, product suppliers
GSCE sponsors enjoy prominent branding onsite throughout the Exhibit Hall, conference sessions, special events and online. As a GSCE sponsor, you can engage with sustainability leaders and demonstrate your support for healthy, high-performing schools all while empowering the green leaders of tomorrow.
For more information, contact Lisa Bowers at lbowers@usgbc.org or 202-742-3766; or Charlie Woodruff at cwoodruff@usgbc.org or 208-871-4601.
Partners
GSCE thrives on the collaboration and partnership of supporting organizations nationwide. GSCE is produced in partnership with Green Schools National Network:
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