Green Schools Symposium 2026

5th Annual Green Schools Symposium

It's time for the Green Schools Symposium, a day filled with inspiration, ideas and collaboration! We're back at the Natural History Museum on Tuesday April 21, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m.

This leadership event for administrators, educators and anyone passionate about creating a greener, more sustainable future for our school community, is organized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF), LACOE's philanthropic partner. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us for this exciting and impactful day.

You'll have the chance to attend engaging workshops and interactive sessions led by experts in the field. Discover innovative strategies to implement green practices in your school, learn about the latest advancements in sustainable facilities, and exchange ideas with fellow attendees. This year we'll have a focus on regenerative school design, hear lessons learned from those impacted by the January 2025 fires and examine how increase disaster-related resiliency.

The Green Schools Symposium is the perfect platform to gain knowledge and network with professionals who share your vision.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to a greener future for our schools and communities. Mark your calendars for the Green Schools Symposium and be part of the movement towards sustainable education.

Complementary tickets (limited quantity) available for Educational Administrators working in LA County. Discounted tickets for OC Educational Administrators and non-profits as well. See below FAQ for more information.

Info: A light breakfast and espresso bar will be available in the Mammal Hall while you get settled and network.

Info: With the Natural History Museum's impressive life size dioramas as the backdrop, we'll hear from thought leader and author of "Creating the Regenerative School", Kate Mraw.

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Info: Using techniques of Systems Mapping, we'll recap best practices, where they live in school-related plans and how they are connected.

Info: Join us for a lively workshop with Author, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, Claire Latane as we dream about the ideal school alongside students from Cal Poly Pomona.

Info: Your admission to the Green Schools Symposium includes admission to the Natural History Museum for the day. Feel free to explore the exhibits and grounds.

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