Green Schools Conference Proposals

The Green Schools Conference and Expo (GSCE) is heading to the Pacific Northwest in 2020—please join us in Portland for the 10th annual event.

When: March 2–4, 2020
Where: Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, Oregon

GSCE is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools. The conference is an opportunity for green schools leaders to share challenges, opportunities and lessons learned in their continued advocacy for healthy, sustainable schools. Registration for the conference will open in fall 2019.

Hosted by the Center for Green Schools at USGBC, in partnership with the Green Schools National Network, GSCE offers multiple ways to get involved with educational programming. Session proposals and peer reviewer applications are being accepted from experienced professionals in the areas of green schools; curriculum and education; district and school leadership; or sustainable design, construction and operations. You may also apply to be a part of the Program Working Group.

How to participate in the Program Working Group

Applications are now open for the GSCE Program Working Group (PWG). This group helps review session proposals, participates in conference calls and attends an in-person program retreat, among other responsibilities. PWG members can earn continuing education hours and receive a discounted conference pass to GSCE for participating in the working group.

PWG applications are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, June 17.

• Learn more about the GSCE Program Working Group

Apply to the GSCE PWG.

How to propose an education session

GSCE is now accepting proposals for the 2020 conference. The education program includes three days of programming, including full or half-day workshops. Download and review the Call for Proposals document and the Submittal Guide for detailed information on the process. Speakers will receive a free daily conference pass for the day they are speaking. All travel expenses and any additional fees are the responsibility of the speaker.

Education session proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, July 22.

• Call for Education Session Proposals document
• Submittal Guide
• Call for full or half-day workshop concepts

Submit a session proposal.

How to become a peer reviewer

Peer reviewers evaluate session proposals and help maintain the quality of sessions by identifying exceptional presentations. Reviewers can earn continuing education hours and receive a discounted conference pass to GSCE for participating in the working group. Review the Call for Reviewers document for more information on applying.

Reviewer applications are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, July 22.

• Call for Reviewers document