Upcoming Schools-Related Webinars in October

Addressing Mold and Moisture in Tribal Schools
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 2 – 3:30 p.m. MDT
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/431500174

Do you face mold and moisture issues at your tribal school? Attend this webinar to:

• Understand the difference between chronic and flood related moisture problems.
• Identify the most common sources of moisture and mold.
• Learn how, where and when to test for problems.
• Find out practical and cost-effective solutions to prevent and control issues in your school.
• Learn what technical assistance and resources are available to help.

The webinar is hosted by Montana State University. Register for this webinar at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/431500174.

School Buildings as Green Teaching Tools
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 7 – 8:30 p.m. EST
http://www.classroomearth.org/gswebinars

• Jenny Wiedower, K-12 Manager from the Center for Green Schools, U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (www.usgbc.org) will share strategies for first steps in greening existing facilities and highlight the educational advantages of working toward LEED certification.
• Sean Miller, Director of Education, Earth Day Network (www.earthday.org) will cover how teachers are engaging students and community partners to assess and green their schools and their successful approaches for maximizing academic learning. Presenters will also highlight related teaching resources, materials and funding sources.

The first 100 registered participants that log in and complete the webinar will be eligible for a webinar drawing to receive a complimentary registration to the National Green Schools Conference (www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org), February 27-29, 2012, and a free copy of the groundbreaking book on green school design: “The Third Teacher,” a collaborative project by OWP/P Architects + VS Furniture +Bruce Mau Design.

The webinar is hosted by the National Environmental Education Foundation. Register for this webinar at https://planetconnect.wufoo.com/forms/school-buildings-as-green-teaching-tools-webinar/.