Regional & Local Programs

The Center for Green Schools organizes programming across the country to provide free, convenient, locally relevant training, coaching, and resources to school system staff who want to achieve greener, healthier K - 12 schools.

Our local trainings and networking events are for any professional in a school district, charter network, or private schools who wants to achieve greener, healthier K-12 schools. Those who participate often include school system staff from facilities, operations, environmental health, finance, and sustainability, but we're open to all, whether you have sustainability in your title or not! A particular emphasis of our local programs is to help individuals or teams advance comprehensive indoor air quality management plans in their district that also prioritize energy efficiency.

Programs and opportunities

Local in-person trainings
Virtual trainings and resources with locally relevant speakers and examples
Individualized coaching & funding opportunities
Local peer-to-peer connections

School Air Quality Fellowship Application

The Center for Green Schools is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Air Quality Fellowship! This program equips K-12 public school district staff with the training and support needed to develop plans for cleaner, healthier indoor air and energy efficiency.

Audience and Eligibility

The cohort will include up to 50 Fellows representing every region in the United States
For district-level staff in facilities, operations, environmental health, finance, sustainability, school nursing/ health services, and indoor air quality (IAQ)
To be eligible, applicants must be staff of U.S. based, K-12 public school districts. Only U.S. citizens or those lawfully admitted for permanent residence may apply
Preference will be given to applicants whose districts include Title 1 eligible schools and/or serve Tribal communities
Past Center for Green Schools Fellows are eligible to apply

Fellowship Benefits*

Personalized Training and Technical Assistance: Delivered by industry experts on IAQ and energy management

Professional Credentials: Fully paid access to respected professional credentials, including Building Operator Certification, Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate

Green Schools Conference Attendance: Travel and attendance to the Green Schools Conference in Austin, TX, including the School Facilities Leadership Summit

Peer Networking: Connect and share resources with national and regional peers

Mini-Grant Funding: The opportunity to receive up-to $30,000 in mini-grant funds through a collaboration with the American Lung Association and the Center for Green Schools to help Fellows as they work to establish comprehensive IAQ management plans for their respective districts

*The estimated monetary value of the Fellowship is $5,000, with potential for up to $30,000 in mini-grant funding.

Commitments  

Approximately 10 hours monthly, divided into training/networking (2 hrs.), credential coursework (5 hrs.), and district project work (3 hrs.). Time commitment varies depending on the credentialing opportunity pursued

Development of new or updated written guidelines, policies, and/or procedures at the district level to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ)

Attendance at the Green Schools Conference and School Facilities Leadership Summit in Austin, Texas, February 8-11, 2027 (travel and attendance costs included with Fellowship)

Application Process and Timeline 

Application open April 24 – July 10, 2026

Fellows selected by July 31, 2026

Fellowship Term: September 2026 – May 2027

Application Resources

Fellowship Justification Letter: Details that applicants can share with their supervisors and district leadership to justify their participation
Recorded info session on the 2026-27 Fellowship opportunity

FAQs

View frequently asked questions about the School Air Quality Fellowship.

Are staff from individual schools eligible to apply?

Can past Center for Green Schools Fellows apply for the 2026-2027 cohort?

How do the mini-grants work?

Applications are due by July 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.

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Connect with a Regional Lead

District staff interested in connecting with the Center for Green Schools about local training opportunities and support, please fill out a brief interest form. For further questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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