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Imagine that you are a school in North Carolina interested in
greening your campus.
Where do you start?Green Ribbon Schools, USGBC Green Schools, Wildlife Federation Green Schools,
Green Education Foundation, Alliance to Save Energy, EPA, Project Learning Tree Green Schools, Eco Schools, Green Schools Alliance,
Total Green School Awards, Recyclebank, NC Office of Environmental Education,NC Project Green, NC DENR,
We currently have no clear and simple path for our schools to move forward……
Other states have developed Green Schools Programs…
Washington, Wisconsin, Maryland, California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan,
Minnesota, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Palm Beach County, San Jose, Texas, Georgia and
Oregon all have Green School Programs in place.
We are ready in North Carolina to have a program of our own!
The US DoE Green Ribbons Program is like the
Olympics of Green SchoolsOnly highest performing schools can win
awards and recognition from the Department of Education Program
The NC Green Schools Recognition Program is like
a track team in every School!
All North Carolina Schools have the opportunity to move forward in their
efforts and receive recognition for their successes and initiatives
The impetus for a NC GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION
PROGRAM has come from a collaboration between:
Asheville Buncombe Sustainable Community Initiatives
(ABSCI)
Pine Jog Educational Center,
The NC Office of Environmental Education,
Evergreen Community Charter School,
The Green Schools National Network… AND ALL OF YOU!
What is the value of having our own State Program?
NC Project GreenNC Office of Environmental Assistance and Outreach
State Energy OfficeNC Environmental Education and Public Affairs
Waste Reduction PartnersUSGBC Green School Chapters
One North Carolina NaturallyNC Safe Routes to School
NC Wildlife FederationNC Division of Air Quality
Environmental Educators of NCRecycle More NC
NC Division of Pollution Prevention and EnvironmentRE3.org
Our schools have so many resources in NC but so little time to find them and understand
what they have to offer!
WE CAN CREATE A ONE STOP SHOP for teachers, students and administrators to access
NC state agencies and non profits who are there to support their efforts:
Current ConditionsNC joined the US Dept of
Education Green Ribbon ProgramNC invited to join the National
Green Schools NetworkDPI and others working on NC
Environmental Literacy planMany state resources assigned to
Greening NC Institutions
ABSCI has allocated funding to jumpstart and
support a NC Green Schools Program
*Saves energy *Reduces costs*Features environmentally
sustainable learning spaces *Protects health *Fosters wellness *Offers environmental education to boost academic achievement and community engagement
A Green School
From U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
Recognizes North Carolina K-12 public and private schools that encourage cultures of sustainability in 5 designated areas.NC Green Schools
Recognition Program
From U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
The NC Green Schools Rubric
An easy to follow guideline for earning recognition for the work done at your
school
Six Categories
•School Ground Enhancements•School Sustainability•Curriculum Integration
•Community Involvement•Administrative Support
•Innovation
Creating school grounds that enhance their use as learning environments AND add to the ecological integrity of their community
School Ground Enhancements
Rain gardens at Evergreen Community Charter School Asheville North Carolina
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School Ground
Enhancements
12 Possible Points
•Outdoor Learning and or Lab Structures•Habitat Improvement
•Restoration Areas on School Grounds or in surrounding community
Conserving energy and water and the reduction of solid waste through the life cycle of school materials,
School Sustainability
Solar Array at Owen Middle School In Swannanoa North Carolina
2
School Sustainability
24 Possible Points
•Energy Conservation•Water Conservation
•Recycling and Solid Waste•Green Purchasing Guidelines
•Carpool. Bikes and Bus Enhancements
Integrating curriculum that helps students experience and understand the natural environment and their place in it
Curriculum Integration
Outdoor exploration at Hall Fletcher Elementary in Asheville NC
3
Curriculum Integration
20 Possible Points
•Interdisciplinary Approaches•Environmental Education
•Field Studies
Building partnerships with the community to foster mutually valuable stewardship opportunities.
Community Involvement
Building a Butterfly Garden at the School of Inquiry and Life Science, Asheville NC
4
Community Involvement
16 Possible Points
•Partnerships within the School Building•Service Learning
•Community Involvement in School Sustainability Activities
Creating a school philosophy and culture that embraces sustainability, encourages ongoing professional development and sparks the creativity and engagement of all its members.
Administrative Support
The Principle at Jones Elementary in Asheville NC leads the way!
5
Administrative Support
20 Possible Points
•School Philosophy and Culture•Energy and Sustainability Policies
•Professional Development•Planning
•Sharing Success and Lessons Learned
Innovations will be open-ended and will allow schools to document what new initiatives the school is trying to go above and beyond in becoming a Green School.
Innovation
6
Innovation
8 Possible Points
•Innovations will be open-ended and will allow schools to document what new
initiatives the school is trying to go above and beyond in becoming a Green School
What’s in it for the Schools?
•Top green schools will receive cash awards•Green School flag for Green Schools of Excellence•Certificates of Recognition for all schools that place
•Media Recognition and Press Releases•Green Seed Money for School Projects
What are the levels of Green School
Recognition Awards?School Of Promise
A school that has scored 40-59 points and is taking the beginning steps to improve sustainability.
What are the levels of Green School
Recognition Awards?School Of Quality
A school that has scored 60-79 points and is taking active strides in improving and maintaining sustainable practice.
What are the levels of Green School
Recognition Awards?School Of Excellence
A school that has scored 80-100 points and shows the highest level of commitment to sustainability..
How are applications submitted?
A narrative responding to the Green Rubric is submitted by school member
Applications due March 9, 2012
How are applications graded and scored?
A team of volunteer judges reviews the submissions and scores them.
Each school is reviewed by more than one judge and the average of all scores are compiled
School will be notified of scores by April 6, 2012
How does the NC Green Schools
Recognition Program line up
with the US Department of
Education Green Ribbons Program?
The major components of the application include:
*A cover sheet completed and signed by the principal, SAC chair, and two lead teachers
*A narrative summary of your schools green activities.
*Documentation of all required criteria for recognition.
Application are due March 9, 2012
NC Green Schools Recognition Program
Dept of Education Green Ribbon Pillars
School Ground Enhancements
School Sustainability
Curriculum Integration
Community Involvement
Administrative Support
DOE Green Ribbon Schools Pillars
Environmental Impact & Energy
Efficiency
Environmental and Sustainability
EducationHealthy School Environment
ProposalCreate a Steering committee
and 5 subcommittees consisting of state-wide participants to
refine and champion program 1) Content and Framework of Program
2) Outreach to Schools and Partners3) Sponsorship and Volunteer Recruitment
4)Tools, website, resources5) Evaluations and Awards
For More Information Contact:Robin Cape
ABSCI projects: Reading Riding and Retrofit
828-505-1831(o)828-216-4009 (c)
[email protected] Westwood Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28804