1. Bringing Sustainable Programs to Life

2. Innovations Academy Beth Foster Sustainability Programs Director Beth@innovationsacademy.org

3. Planning Resources ●US Dept of Education - Green Ribbon Schools ●NWF Eco Schools ●Green Schools Initiative Key Partners ●School Districts ●Administration ●Custodial ●Faculty ●Students ●Parents ●Community Groups Implementation ●Start Slow ●Troubleshoot ●Request Feedback ●Build in Stages

4. Engagement ●Administration ●Staff ●Students ●Community Program Success must be tied to engagement

5. Community ●Community Associations ●Volunteer Groups ●Schools ●Local Businesses Collaborate with neighborhood groups

6. Connect ●Conferences ●Seminars/Trainings ●Community Forums ●Networking Groups ●Nonprofits Collaborate and connect

7. Invitation ●Nonprofits ●Higher Education ●Volunteers ●Families Join forces with experts

8. Communication ●Newspapers ●News Letters ●Blogs ●Social Media ●Local TV Stations Share your story

9. Ask ●Sponsorships ●Fundraisers ●Donations ●Grants ●Connections Never miss an opportunity

10. Beth Foster Sustainability Programs Community Liaison Innovations Academy San Diego, California 858-271-1414 Beth@innovationsacademy.org Contact Information