Join the AISD Greenies Google Chat Group
Hosted by AISD Sustainability staff, this serves as a platform for idea-sharing, announcements, collaboration, and mutual support. It’s a great place for folks to get a question answered, learn about new resources that become available, and share your tips and successes. All AISD staff and teachers are welcome.
Take the Online AISD Sustainable С»ÆѼµ¼º½s Course | (AISD staff)
in the . This asynchronous self-paced BLEND course is designed for teachers & staff to create healthier, more sustainable learning environments while fostering environmental awareness in your students. By participating, you’ll gain valuable insights into how to leverage these features and resources, transforming your building and grounds into a dynamic, hands-on learning environment for sustainability.
Become an EcoRise Teacher Ambassador
The serves to develop, empower, and recognize
educators as leaders and champions of engaging, sustainability education. Teachers attend an in-person institute in July and receive a stipend each semester for their work with EcoRise. Applications are released in the winter after the start of the year. Reach out to Elizabeth Harper, elizabeth@ecorise.org with any questions.
Join the Quarterly AISD Green Team Teacher & Staff Trainings
AISD Sustainability & Outdoor Learning teams will host whole district quarterly trainings and check-ins with campus green team leads in September, November, February, and April. These will provide ongoing support for your school eco-activities and foster collaboration and idea-sharing between campuses. Your school does not have to be registered with the NWF EcoС»ÆѼµ¼º½s program to participate, but it is highly encouraged. this form to receive the calendar invites.
Participate in the EcoRise Green Building Academy
Join other AISD High school teachers in the that have access to a , professional development opportunities, a green professional mentor program, and workforce development opportunities for students. The curriculum also prepares students to take the LEED Green Associate exam so they can gain this professional accreditation. See the .
Enroll in the EcoRise Sustainable Intelligence Curriculum
The is an engaging, ready-to-use K-12 curriculum that builds a foundation of environmental-literacy and sustainability knowledge, and includes the Eco-Audit instructions in the last module. This program is FREE to AISD teachers. Returning teachers can and teachers who are new to EcoRise can to access the curriculum.
Additional EcoRise programs include and .
Explore the AISD Human Capital Platform (HCP) Courses
AISD staff may view available options on HCP under Course Science: Outdoor Learning. Course availability may vary, so check occasionally! Workshops we have hosted include , and more.
Explore the National Wildlife Federation Professional Learning Opportunities
can support your school’s or can be accessed as stand-alone opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills for cross-curricular environmental education.