Registration is open!

Welcome back, EcoTeams! We are pleased to share our refreshed EcoSchools Connections newsletter, which will be a key resource as you get started with your eco-activities this fall.  Each month we’ll be highlighting upcoming deadlines, key resources, and environmental events & campaigns to keep up the momentum through the year.

First year certifying? View our new How to certify infographic for a step-by-step guide.

Registration is open! Ready to register and start claiming points in your online application? Click here to get started on your journey this year. Special shout-out to the 500+ schools that have already registered – great to see some keen green teams!

Plan ahead for the year: Make note of these deadlines:

  • Registration is open now until the last Friday in January.
  • Platinum Yearly Planners are due the last Friday in November.
  • Initial EcoReviews must be input by the last Friday in January.
  • EECC Yearly Planners are due the last Friday in January.
  • Final submissions in the online application to be uploaded by the last Friday in April.

Review your feedback: While last April may seem like ages ago, it’s a good practice to review your application feedback from 2016 to share successes with your EcoTeam and note areas for improvement.

Teamwork & Leadership: Updates and tips

Q1.1: This question can set the tone for your EcoSchools program this year. We recommend using the Yearly Planner to decide where you want to focus your efforts, when to collect submissions, and ensure that you set aside time to complete requirements like the initial and follow-up EcoReviews.

Q1.8: We’ve made some changes to this question. New this year, claim points for attending one workshop, webinar, or other Professional Development session – as long as it’s clearly connected to environmental learning. If you can’t make it to one of our after-school webinars, we recommend researching local environmental organizations which often offer workshops, webinars, or other learning opportunities that you can use to built your environmental program.