Essential EcoSchools Plan-ahead Tips

Dates to remember

  1. November 30: Platinum first deadline – complete Yearly Planner and upload. Questions? Contact platinum@ecoschools.ca
  2. January 29: Initial EcoReview Deadline – All Schools – input 18 EcoReview levels online. Need help? Check out the Energy Conservation EcoReview video.
  3. Save-The-Date: May 16-20 for EcoAction Challenge 2016! Please stay tuned to our website for more details, coming soon.

Collect curriculum submissions ahead

Your school is probably doing tons of amazing things! Set up systems to collect the fabulous environmental lessons being taught in your school. Here are some tips:

  • Let students take the lead: with the new design of our online certification application, there can be multiple people uploading documents. Have students collect from their class, take a photo, and upload directly.
  • Staff meetings are a great time to ask for submissions, gather a list of lessons, and ask colleagues to share photos of student work.
  • Centralize: designate a central place where teachers can drop off curriculum submissions, or an email address where they can send the documents.
  • Survey the school: When you walk through your school, keep an eye out for projects that have an environmental focus, and touch base with those teachers.