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AAV of the Green Ribbon Schools Webinar

This is an Accessible Version of the Power Point Presentation Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Webinar (PPT; 3MB) that was present October 17, 2012. The Power Point Presentation should be the preferred version for downloading.

Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Webinar
October 17, 2012
School Facilities and Transportation Services Division

1. Green Ribbon Schools Award program - Second Year Overview
• Overview of the program
• Tour of the California Department of Eduation's Green Ribbon Schools Website
• Review the two 2012-13 applications
• Questions
2. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
• The U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools Award is intended to recognize those schools taking a comprehenisve approach to greening their schools.
• A comprehensive approach incorporates and integrates environmental learning with maximizing positive environmental and health impacts.
• The award criteria are intended to focus on measurable outcomes wherever possible.
3. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
   Application reviews will be based on the applicant's demonstrated progress toward the goals of each of the three ED-Green Ribbon School Pillars:

• Pillar I: Reduce environmental impact
• Pillar II: Improve the health and wellness of students and staff
• Pillar III: Provide effective environmental and sustainability education, incorporating STEM, civic skills, and green career pathways

4. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
   Two-step process:
   • The first step is to complete and summit the application to be selected as a state nominee.
   • If the school is subsequently selected, the second step of the process is to provide additional information for the nominee package that will be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED).
5. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
   Two-step process:
   • The first step is to complete and summit the application to be selected as a state nominee.
   • If the school is subsequently selected, the second step of the process is to provide additional information for the nominee package that will be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED).
6. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
   • Each state may submit up to four school nominees to the US ED,
   • If submitting more than one public school, one must be a school with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
   • If submitting four nominees, one must be a private school.
7. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program - Second Year Overview
   • This year, US DE introduced a second award aimed at honoring districts
   • District Sustainability Award
   • California will be participating
   • Submit one nominee
8. Green Ribbon School Award Program
   Green Ribbon Schools
9. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
   • Snapshot of the main Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
10. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the main Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website highlighting "Framework"
11. Framework Pillar
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Website
12. Framework Element
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Element Website
13. Framework Category
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Category Website
14. Framework Objectives
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Objectives Website
15. Framework Documenting Progress
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Documenting Progress Website
16. Framework Resources
    • Snapshot of the U.S. Department of Education's Framework Resources Website
17. California Department of Education (CDE) Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Website with Resources to Assist in the Completion of the Application
18. Resources
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Resource Website
19. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Website highlighting the application link
20. School Application
    • Snapshot of the cover page of the application
21. Photos
    • Snapshot of the application highlighting instructions for submitting photographs
22. Application
    • Download and save on desktop
    • Make multiple copies and assign questions to various staff members
    • Collect data, make entries, save and continue survey later
    • E-mail applications greenribbonschools@cde.ca.gov
    • Photograph submittal
23. School Application
    • Snapshot of the first page of the application
24. School Application
    • Snapshot of the cross cutting questions page of the application
25. School Application
    • Snapshot of the application highlighting character count
26. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Website highlighting the District Sustainability Award
27. District Application
    • Snapshot of the district application cover page
28. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Website highlighting Scoring Rubric
29. Green Ribbon Schools Award Scoring Rubric
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Scoring Rubric
30. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Website highlighting Civil Rights, Health, Environment, and Safety Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
31. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website highlighting Additional Resources Provided by the U.S. Department of Education
32. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website
    • Snapshot of the Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Website highlighting Frequently Asked Questions Provided by the U.S. Department of Education
33. Submission
    • E-mail applications greenribbonschools@cde.ca.gov
    • Photograph submittal
34. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program Tentative Timeline
    • September 18 - Post California Department of Education applications on Website
    • December 11 - Application(s) deadline
    • February 15 - US ED application(s) deadline
    • March-April - US ED review
    • April 22 - US ED announcement
    • June 3 - US ED hosts recognition award ceremony
35. Today's Webinar
    • Will be posted on the California Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools Award Website
36. Green Ribbon Schools Award Program

Questions

Ksmothers@cde.ca.gov or 916-323-3926