2012 Conference

2012 SSC Conference Header

Organized by
Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators

Plan to attend the 2^nd annual Conference!
June 19, 2012 (Optional networking evening on June 18th)
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Way, Gladstone, Oregon

Access the Conference Flyer here.

Access the Conference-at-a-Glance here.

Access the Session Descriptions here.

Access the Speaker Bios here.

FEATURING

Veronica Dujon, Award-winning Sociology Professor at Portland State University
"Understanding the Social Dimension of Sustainability: A Fundamental Role of K-12 Education"

Diana Fisher, award-winning K-12 teacher, author and systems thinking / systems dynamics expert
"Leveraging Systems Thinking and Systems Modeling to Educate for Sustainability"

Many sessions about practices, models and resources you can use today, drawn from the “Pillars” of the sustainable school awards: (In collaboration with: AIA Portland - Committee on Architecture for Education, Council of Educational Facility Planners International – OR/SW Wash Chapter and the Nutrition Council of Oregon)

Education for Sustainability
Environmental Impacts of the School Facility and Operations
Healthy, Safe Students
Social Sustainability

Exhibitor Tables and Networking Opportunities
Fabulous Food prepared by students of the Gladstone High School Culinary Arts Program.
Student Panel + Recognition of 2012 Sustainable School Award Winners

WHO should participate?

District & school administrators
Teachers
Board members
Nonformal educators
Facilities Managers
Other staff (facilities, operations, food service, transportation, purchasing, business)
Design and Construction Professionals
Colleges of Education faculty
Pre-service teachers
Business and government leaders, Involved community members
College and high school students

WHY attend?

Prepare students and schools for the future, now!

Learn how to increase your school and district’s education effort for sustainability while improving its environmental, health, safety and social performance. Learn how to get recognized for your efforts with the new Oregon Sustainable School Awards and U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Awards.

REGISTRATION FEE:

General: Early Bird: $99 After May 20: $125

Students (with ID on day of conference): High School: $30 Full-Time College: $50

» Register Here

SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for Oregon teachers and administrators, to help with registration and travel costs. Download a scholarship request form here, and e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you submit a scholarship request you do NOT need to register separately.

College Credit Available