This fall, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to launch the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops – a series of collaborative workshops designed to help participants build long-term structures to advance sustainability in their school districts.
Workshops will feature a brief presentation offering practical resources and real case studies from schools, followed by open time for participants to workshop their own sustainability initiatives. Sessions are designed to foster peer learning and build a supportive network of teachers, students, and administrators working to promote sustainability in their school buildings and practices.
Meetings will be facilitated by Ruth Poland and Micah Depper, two Maine teachers with experience shepherding school and district-level sustainability initiatives. Ruth and Micah will cover topics from “How to Build and Run a Team” to “Data Collection & Benchmarking” to “Sustainability Action Plan Implementation.”
Please use this form to view the full list of workshop topics and register online. The topics are sequential, but all are welcome to attend any session they are available.
Details:
- What: A virtual workshop series focused on developing systems and structures to advance school sustainability at the district level.
- When and where: Virtual meetings hosted on the second Tuesday of every month from 3:00-4:00 p.m., starting on October 13, 2026.
- Who: Teachers, district leaders, administrators, facilities managers, students, school staff, or any community member interested in creating a sustainability plan for their school district.
Why join?
- Interactive workshops: Engage in collaborative sessions with opportunities for peer learning and hands-on support for your own sustainability project.
- Practical resources: Access user-friendly tools to design and implement a sustainability action plan for your school or district.
- Peer learning and support: Connect with other participants to share best practices, problem-solve together, and build a supportive network.
To view the full list of workshop topics, dates, and registration information, click here.
Thank you for your interest in helping build a more sustainable, healthy, and resilient public education system in Maine. If you have any questions about the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops, please email the Maine DOE Maine Green Schools Network Coordinator at naomi.lopez@maine.gov.
