Green Classroom Professional Certificate

Objectives

1. Support the health of school occupants, including teachers, students and staff
2. Provide the best physical environment possible for student academic performance
3. Decrease absenteeism due to environmental factors
4. Support environmentally responsible practices by saving energy, saving water and improving indoor environmental quality
5. Understand opportunities to connect green practices with classroom curriculum and activities
6. Foster an appreciation among future generations for environmentally sustainable practices
7. Become part of the green schools and green building communities
8. Apply for elective continuing education credits to maintain a teaching credential
9. Identify future professional development opportunities or credentials to pursue, such as the LEED Green Associate