Schedule

The CAIS Climate Self-Assessment provides an opportunity for a school to self-assess its climate adaptation and resiliency. The assessment tool has three parts of school data, essential questions and a rubric with sections on mitigation, adaptation and resiliency, teaching and learning, equity, and a special section for boarding schools. Several CAIS schools piloted the self assessment and provided feedback for this current version, and several climate -focused organizations provided review and input. Schools will find that the self-assessment can help identify areas for growth and development in their climate plans.

Rick Branson, CAIS

Stormwater management is increasingly a financial and risk management priority—especially following major weather events. This presentation will provide practical guidance to help organizations understand exposure, avoid costly gaps, and develop an actionable compliance plan. During the presentation, we will cover:

• Key CT DEEP stormwater compliance requirements

• Areas of highest risk for non-compliance

• Practical steps to build a cost-effective compliance plan and timeline

Joseph Mastrangelo, Tighe & Bond

In this workshop you will learn the principles behind building a thriving whole school sustainability initiative included a deep dive into mission alignment, theories of change, and sustainability leadership. You will work in cross-school teams moving between learning and doing. We will focus on a "many projects" approach with a connecting the three main legs of sustainability--curriculum, facilities, and institutional behavior--with the varied school stakeholders (students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and the Board). Participants will leave with specific ideas for moving forward in the short and long-term.

Liz Cutler, Whole School Sustainability