School Board Climate Action Summit
Leading healthy, resilient and future-ready schools
April 22, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Toronto Zoo | Toronto, Ontario
Join school board leaders from across Canada for a full day of learning, collaboration, and practical solutions to advance climate action the K-12 education system. Explore innovative approaches to sustainability, climate resilience, facilities management, curriculum integration, finance, and leadership while building connections with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.
Early bird registration is open now!
Who Should Attend?
- Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors
- System Administrators, including Facilities, Finance, and
- Sustainability Leaders
- Curriculum Consultants
- School Trustees
Whether you are just beginning to explore climate action or already leading initiatives within your school board, the Summit offers opportunities to learn, share experiences and connect with others.
What You'll Gain
- Practical examples from school boards leading climate action
- Expert insights and innovative approaches
- Opportunities to collaborate with peers across departments
- Ideas and strategies to support meaningful progress in your board
Registration Includes
- Full conference access
- Continental breakfast and lunch
- Keynote session and workshop streams
- Networking opportunities
Keynote Speaker
Richard Christie
Senior Manager of Sustainability at Toronto District School Board
Read Richard's Bio
Richard spent more than three decades advancing environmental education, climate action and sustainability within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).
Richard played a leading role in developing the TDSB’s EcoSchools program and subsequently establishing Ontario EcoSchools, which laid the foundation for EcoSchools Canada.
As a centrally assigned teacher, he wrote the TDSB’s first climate action plan in 2009, which led to the creation of a Sustainability Office within the Board’s facilities department and an environmental legacy fund.
Over 15 years as Senior Manager of Sustainability at the TDSB, Richard built and led an interdisciplinary team of educators and technical professionals working to advance environmental education, climate action and sustainable practices across Canada’s largest school board.
Throughout his career, Richard sought to align the often-separate worlds of teaching and learning, school facilities and system leadership, recognizing that meaningful progress on sustainability depends on all three working together.
Official Conference Hotel
Best Western Plus Executive Inn – Toronto East (Scarborough)
38 Estate Drive, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Z1
Located approximately 15 minutes from the Toronto Zoo, the Best Western Plus Executive Inn offers convenient access to the Summit venue and a comfortable stay for attendees traveling from across Ontario and Canada.
Conference Rate: $195/night plus taxes
Available: April 21-23, 2027
Booking Deadline: March 8, 2027
Please reference “EcoSchools Canada” when booking. Rooms are subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
Are meals included?
Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included with registration. Please note that all meals are vegetarian.
Is financial assistance available?
We recognize that professional development budgets are limited. If the registration fee is a barrier, please contact us info@ecoschols.ca.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes. Invoice payment options are available for school boards. Send us an email to info@ecoschools.ca. Please include: School board, attendee name(s), billing contact, purchase order number (if applicable).
Can multiple staff from one board attend?
Yes! We encourage multiple team members to attend together to maximize learning and collaboration. For group discounts, send us an email to info@ecoschols.ca.
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