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Calendar of Events and Learning Opportunities
There are two sections in the NCEF Calendar.
The Calendar of Events provides information on educational-facilities-related events of regional or national importance, including conferences, courses, workshops, trade shows, press conferences and more. The Call for Entries announces upcoming school facilities-related design awards programs, competitions, exhibitions, contests, honors, grants, and more. Click on the navigation in the left column to move from one section to the other. Events matching: Upcoming Events Safe Labs can be Green Labs Conference February 7, 2012 Kansas City, Missouri Day-long series of presentations given by experts in lab safety, lab ventilation, filtration and lab design. Learn about green trends and safety issues and how the two really can coexist in the same lab without breaking the bank. Sponsor: The Laboratory Safety Institute and Erlab Inc, Webinar: Green Ribbon Schools Applications February 7, 2012 Find out the benefits of the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Program. Sponsor: U.S. Green Building Council Webinar: Make Your Existing School a High Performance School February 8, 2012 Introductory one-hour webinar on the CHPS Operations Report Card. Participants will learn how they can use the program – designed for use both district-wide and in individual schools – to benchmark, analyze and get recommendations for improvements in school indoor air quality, thermal comfort, visual comfort, acoustics, and energy efficiency. The presentation will also explore a case study of an ORC pilot school. Sponsor: Collaborative for High Performance Schools Safe Labs can be Green Labs Conference February 9, 2012 Austin, Texas Day-long series of presentations given by experts in lab safety, lab ventilation, filtration and lab design. Learn about green trends and safety issues and how the two really can coexist in the same lab without breaking the bank. Sponsor: The Laboratory Safety Institute and Erlab Inc, Whats Next for Sustainable Schools and Communities February 10, 2012 Tempe, Arizona Sessions: The ASU Sustainability Science for Sustainable Schools Program: Best Practices for Effective Partnerships ;Is Net Zero Right for Everyone? ;Can A School's Location Make A Kid Fat? ;Making Schools Truly Sustainable: Creating Organisms which Change Over Time to Reflect Needs and Pedagogies Rather than Hoping to 'Future Proof' ;Building as a Teaching Tool: Connecting Curriculum, Culture, and the Physical Environment ;How Many Cooks Does a Sustainable Project Take?: A Case Study for School Planning in an Activist Community ;"Where is My Hub?" Students Perspective on Learning Spaces Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International and the Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University CASH 33rd Annual Conference on School Facilities February 20, 2012 - February 22, 2012 Sacramento, California Will provide the latest about current state and federal funding opportunities, the status and implications of new laws and regulations, industry trends, state of school maintenance funding programs, planning, and fiscal management in this uncertain economic environment. Sponsor: California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing A Recipe for Success: Transforming Learning Environments Through Dynamic Local Partnerships February 22, 2012 - February 24, 2012 Turku, Finland Conference will bring together a range of local and regional players from universities, local businesses and school communities to discuss the catalysts and drivers for transforming today’s learning environments into dynamic learning communities of the future. Will present and share knowledge on innovative strategies for transforming learning environments through developing and strengthening local capacity and partnerships. Sponsor: OECD-CELE and the City of Kaarina, in collaboration with the University of Turku and Finnish National Board of Education Healthy School Environments Across the South February 23, 2012 Athens, Georgia Hear from regional school district representatives and national IEQ experts on: Implementing proactive IEQ management actions to protect student and staff health. Making the connection between energy efficiency, healthy buildings and academic achievement. Conducting thorough school walkthroughs to identify and address indoor air quality issues. Controlling indoor pollutants, such as mold and moisture, pesticides and other asthma triggers. Getting buy-in from the school community, leveraging existing assets and securing sustainable funding for long-term success. Sponsor: CEFPI, EPA Region 4 and EPA Headquarters 2nd Annual Green Schools National Conference: Growing Green & Healthy Schools for All Children February 27, 2012 - February 29, 2012 Denver, Colorado This event provides a unique forum and opportunity for the national K-12 education community to meet, network, learn and share ideas around all aspects of greening our nation's schools. 2012 Conference Highlights include: Over 100 breakout sessions focused on all aspects of green and healthy schools; Student Summit and Parent Summit; Solutions Summits: Getting Healthy Food into Schools and Lessons from the Bin: Meaningful Recycling Programs for Schools; Green Jobs Showcase; Student STEM and Green Schools project showcase. Sponsor: Green Schools National Network Designing Beyond the Three R's February 27, 2012 - February 28, 2012 Roanoke, Virginia Expert presenters will provide diverse viewpoints along with practical advice on how to establish and maintain schools that are active, effective learning communities. Sponsor: Virginia Educational Facility Planners Greening Universities and Colleges Conference February 29, 2012 Fairfax, Virginia Presentations include: STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System) Program for Universities; George Mason University’s Sustainability Initiatives: Policies, Buildings, Operations; High Performance Buildings and Large Scale Solar Energy on Campus; Green Policies and Operations that promote your institution and save resources; and University and Community Sustainability Initiatives Sponsor: Virginia Sustainable Building Network Virtual Conference: The Smart Sustainability Expo 2012. March 6, 2012 Free access to live webinars and live Q&As on green certification, net-zero facilities, sustainable security, and tools for water conservation. Sponsor: Buildings Magazine Moving Sustainability Forward Symposium March 11, 2012 - March 12, 2012 Scottsdale, Arizona Focus on funding for green school initiatives and the latest in green products and pracices. Symposium offers a stimulating interchange of ideas through panel discussion, roundtables and open interaction with participants on leading sustainable creativity, innovation and ideas. Sponsor: Council of Education Facility Planners International and American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education National School Plant Management Conference March 13, 2012 - March 15, 2012 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Leading change in financially challenging times is the theme of the conference. Includes conference sessions and an exhibit hall. Sponsor: National School Plant Management Association SchoolDude University March 17, 2012 - March 21, 2012 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Professional development event designed for college and university, public and independent K-12 school district personnel in charge of facilities management, maintenance and scheduling, business operations, technology, energy, transportation, capital planning, inventory and more! Sponsor: SchoolDude 21st Century Pushing Forward: Lessons from the Leading Edge Urban Learning Environments. March 29, 2012 - March 30, 2012 New York, New York The purpose of this conference is threefold: (1) analyze educational trends in urban environments that have been successfully implemented; (2) re-examine what technology means to teaching/learning and define an integrated approach supporting all users; and (3) share lessons learned from past projects to guide our thinking about the future. Sponsor: Northeast Region of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) School Building Week April 11, 2012 - April 15, 2012 TBA Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International Innovate not Amputate: Turning Challenge into Opportunity April 12, 2012 - April 14, 2012 Houston, Texas Sessions on creating innovative approaches to schooling that enhance teaching and learning environments, and reduce costs. Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International Southern Region Beyond Plan C: Retooling for Integrated Planning Using the Campus as a Learning Laboratory April 15, 2012 - April 17, 2012 University Park, Pennsylvania SCUP 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Sponsor: Society for College and University Planning Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations May 7, 2012 - May 11, 2012 Boston, Massachusetts This program offers participants a multidisciplinary perspective on health, safety, and energy conservation in laboratory design. Expert authorities on laboratory design lead sessions on complex topics including: user demands of laboratory construction, renovation, reconstruction, and decommissioning, exploring laboratory-specific issues participants are likely to face. Green laboratory design and construction, a compelling objective for universities, government agencies, and research divisions of prominent private industries, is also highlighted. Participants will work collaboratively in workshop sessions, contribute case studies that illustrate unique solutions or pose difficult choices, and apply theory to real-world situations. Through guided tours of newly constructed or renovated laboratories used for clinical, research, classroom, biosafety, and animal research, participants will gain real-world insight from expertly built laboratories. Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Continuing Professional Education Extreme School Makeover | Creating Twenty First Century Learning Environments in Older Schools May 9, 2012 - May 11, 2012 Denver, Colorado Sessions will explore the challenges, opportunities, and success stories of rehabilitating our older schools to truly be 21st century learning environments. Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners Southwest Region National Rosenwald Schools Conference: 100 Years of Pride, Progress, and Preservation June 14, 2012 - June 16, 2012 Tuskegee, Alabama Tuskegee and the surrounding area will serve as a living laboratory through field trips, education sessions, and informative on-your-own activities that will foster the documentation, promotion and preservation of Rosenwald Schools. Sponsor: National Trust for Historic Preservation Enhancing the Competitiveness of Universities through Educational Facilities June 18, 2012 - June 20, 2012 Seoul, Korea This conference, organized on the basis of four themes, will explore measures to enhance the competitiveness of universities through educational facilities: Quality Assurance; Green Campuses; University Facilities and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs); and Facility Management System (FMS) of University Facilities. Sponsor: OECD Centre for Effective Learning Environments Hannah.vonAhlefeld@oecd.org 2012 World Congress on Educational Environments September 22, 2012 - September 25, 2012 San Antonio, Texas TBA Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International Advanced Laboratory Design for Health, Safety, and the Environment December 3, 2012 - December 5, 2012 Boston, Massachusetts This program will provide key principles and techniques necessary to develop and maintain a sustainable laboratory or high-tech facility. Topics ranging from the architecture of high-performance laboratories, to the energy-efficient design process, to tips for laboratory users are taught by seasoned laboratory designers, energy managers, and facilities professionals with a multi-stakeholder approach to lab design. Advanced Laboratory Design will benefit anyone with responsibilities in laboratory planning, design, construction, or use. Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Continuing Professional Education |
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