Monday, January 5, 2015

Take action now and register for the second webinar in the IAQ Master Class series



Take action now and register for the second webinar in the IAQ Master Class series –
Fresh Air: Optimal HVAC Management for Improved IAQ and Health

Thursday, January 22, 2015, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Followed by a live mentoring and Q&A session, 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET
This webinar will:
  • Showcase how real school districts are saving money and energy as well as improving occupant health and performance through providing proper ventilation.
  • Highlight the importance of optimal HVAC design, operation and maintenance in providing clean and healthy air in schools.
  • Describe how to put in place key strategies for Quality HVAC, including developing a plan to regularly inspect and maintain HVAC systems, as well as provide outdoor air in accordance with ASHRAE standards.
  • Review tools and guidance to inspect ventilation systems, such as the Ventilation Checklist (PDF)
Featured IAQ Experts from the SHIELD Network:
  • Tracy Enger, EPA Indoor Environments Division, Office of Air and Radiation
  • Ian Hadden, Director of Energy Management Services, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR
  • Frederick P. Remelius, Director of Operations, Upper Merion Area School District, PA
Register today to learn more about how effectively managing IAQ in schools can contribute to a healthier learning environment, improved academic performance, and more efficiently performing facilities.
Mark your Calendars!
Announcing the IAQ Master Class Webinar Series
Building Capacity for IAQ Mastery:
Creating Green Clean and Healthy Schools requires mastering the indoor environment using a comprehensive approach. The School Health and Indoor Environments Leadership Development (SHIELD) Network is a group of diverse stakeholders who, in collaboration with the US EPA, are working toward the Bold Goal of ensuring that all schools have healthy indoor environments.

The SHIELD Network is launching the IAQ Master Class webinar series, which comprises ten 1-hour technical, core competency Web-based trainings designed to build the capacity of school district staff across the country to start, improve or sustain an IAQ management program.
Learn from technical experts, industry leaders and model school districts during these live webinars, which will be followed by 30-minute mentoring Q&A.
Gain Recognition for your knowledge acquisition and commitment to action through certificates of completion for each training. Additionally, when you complete all 10 hours you will be acknowledged with a certificate that recognizes your efforts toward IAQ Mastery as a member of the 2015 SHIELD Network IAQ Master Class (CEUs pending).
Mark your calendar to join the upcoming webinars in the IAQ Master Class series!
Webinar Topic
Webinar Date
Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools: The Knowledge Network and Actions you Need
On-Demand Link Coming Soon (Recorded April 30, 2014)
Making the Case
On-Demand Link Coming Soon
HVAC Systems
1/22/15
Moisture and Mold
2/12/15
Energy Efficiency and IAQ
3/12/15
Integrated Pest Management
4/16/15
Asthma Management
5/07/15
Cleaning and Maintenance
6/04/15
Materials Selection
7/16/15
Source Control
8/06/15
Miss a live webinar? No worries, all webinars will be recorded and available for future on-demand viewing on EPA's Web site.

Questions?
If you have any questions about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance, please contact the IAQ Tools for Schools Connector Coordinator at IAQschools@epa.gov.

EPA offers free IAQ Tools for Schools comprehensive resources to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting and preventing IAQ problems. Learn more about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools

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