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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience for Schools: Why Act Now?
DESCRIPTION:Featuring climate resilience experts Joel Smith\, MPP\, climate change impacts and adaptation researcher (retired) and Joel Scheraga\, Ph.D.\, EPA senior executive (retired) and Senior Advisor\, Healthy Schools Network. Introduction by John Reeder\, Executive Director\, Healthy Schools Network. \n  \nFeatured speakers: \n\nJoel Smith\, MPP\, climate change impacts and adaptation researcher (retired)\, and Deputy Director (former)\, EPA Climate Change Division\nJoel Scheraga\, Ph.D.\, EPA senior executive (retired) and Senior Advisor\, Healthy Schools Network\n\n  \nSession Focus: \n\nClimate stressors affecting school environments (e.g.\, heat\, wildfire smoke\, flooding)\nRegional variation in climate-related disasters and threats\nVulnerability of schools to climate impacts\nResilience strategies and resources\nStatus of federal\, state\, and local policies and plans\n\n  \nREGISTER \n  \nJoel B. Smith with Stratus Consulting\, has been analyzing climate change impacts and adaptation issues for over 20 years. He was a coordinating lead author for the synthesis chapter on climate change impacts for the Third Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and was a lead author for the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report. Mr. Smith was recently nominated to be on the National Academy of Sciences Panel on Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change. He has provided technical advice\, guidance\, and training on assessing climate change impacts and adaptation to people around the world and for clients such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, the U.S. Agency for International Development\, the U.S. Country Studies Program\, the World Bank\, the United Nations\, a number of states and municipalities in the U.S. (e.g.\, Florida\, San Francisco\, Denver\, Phoenix)\, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change\, the Electric Power Research Institute\, the National Commission on Energy Policy\, the Center for Climate Strategies\, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Mr. Smith worked for the U.S. EPA from 1984 to 1992\, where he was the deputy director of Climate Change Division. He is a coeditor of EPA’s Report to Congress: The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States\, published in 1989; As Climate Changes: International Impacts and Implications\, published by Cambridge University Press in 1995; and Adaptation to Climate Change: Assessments and Issues\, published by Springer-Verlag in 1996\, Climate Change\, Adaptive Capacity\, and Development\, published in 2003 by Imperial College Press\, and The Impact of Climate Change on Regional Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis of California published in 2006 by Edward Elgar. He joined Hagler Bailly in 1992 and Stratus Consulting in 1998. He has published more than thirty articles and chapters on climate change impacts and adaptation in peer-reviewed journals and books. Besides working on climate change issues at EPA\, he also was a special assistant to the assistant administrator for the Office of Policy\, Planning and Evaluation. Mr. Smith was a presidential management intern in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1982 to 1984. He has also worked in the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Mr. Smith received a BA (magna cum laude) from Williams College in 1979\, and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Michigan in 1982. \n  \nDr. Joel Scheraga is the Senior Advisor for School Resilience at the Healthy Schools Network. He joined the Network after serving as the Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in the Office of Policy at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He led the efforts at EPA to integrate climate resilience into the agency’s programs. A central focus of this work was supporting states\, tribes\, territories\, local governments\, and businesses as they prepare for and increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change\, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice.  He led the development of EPA’s 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan\, was a co-author of the Biden Administration’s 2023 National Climate Resilience Framework\, and was on the team that produced President Obama’s 2013 Climate Action Plan. \nIn December 2015\, Dr. Scheraga was honored with a Presidential Rank Award\, the highest honor given to career members of the federal Senior Executive Service. He also was a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)\, which was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. \nDr. Scheraga is strengthening the Healthy Schools Network’s mission to ensure that all students learn in safe\, healthy\, and resilient environments. His expertise is helping guide the Network’s growing focus on climate resilience in school infrastructure and environmental health policy.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/climate-resilience-for-schools-why-act-now/
CATEGORIES:NHSD 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
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SUMMARY:Federal Research & Children’s Environmental Health Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Presentations by NIOSH Director John Howard\, MD\, and EPA Acting Associate Administrator\, Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions; Acting EPA Science Advisor Maureen Gwinn\, Ph.D.\, DABT. Moderated by Christopher (Chris) Zarba\, former Director of EPA’s Science Advisory Board Staff Office.  \n  \nFeatured speakers: \n\nJohn Howard\, MD\, Director\, NIOSH\nMaureen Gwinn\, Ph.D.\, DABT\, Acting Associate Administrator\, Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions; Acting EPA Science Advisor\n\n  \nSession Focus: \n\nProgress on children’s environmental health research and remaining knowledge gaps\nFuture directions for federal research\nIndoor air quality\, asthma\, and chronic diseases in schools as “hybrid workplaces”: the intersection of occupational health and child environmental health\n“Total Worker Health” and implications for children and youth\nMoving from science to action—how the federal government can help\nInteragency coordination opportunities\n\n  \nREGISTER \n  \nJohn Howard\, MD\, MPH\, JD\, LLM\, MBA\, serves as the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington\, D.C. \nDr. Howard oversees NIOSH’s research activities focused on the study of worker safety and health and moving that research into practice to help empower employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. \nHe is also the Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program\, where he leads a federal health care program that provides high-quality\, compassionate medical monitoring and treatment for WTC-related conditions to those directly affected by the September 11th\, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York\, at the Pentagon\, and in Shanksville\, Pennsylvania \n  \nDr. Maureen Gwinn serves as the Acting Associate Administrator\, Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions; Acting EPA Science Advisor. Dr. Gwinn previously served as the Acting Assistant Administrator for Research and Development (ORD) and Science Advisor at the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). In this role\, she provided direction to ORD on overall program goals\, objectives\, policies\, strategies\, technical and scientific approaches\, and program plans\, based on a recognized scientific expertise. She also chaired the Agency Science Technology and Policy Council and oversaw the Agency’s scientific integrity program. \nDr. Gwinn held multiple leadership roles within ORD including Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator\, Chief Scientist\, National Program Director for ORD’s Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) National Research Program\, Director of the Biomolecular and Computational Toxicology Division within ORD’s Center for Computational Toxicology Exposure\, Senior Science Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science and Associate National Program Director for Community Public Health in SHC. \nDr. Gwinn joined the US EPA in ORD’s National Center for Environmental Assessment\, where she worked on human health hazard assessments for the Integrated Risk Information System program. \nDr. Gwinn earned her BS degree in Biology at Bates College in Lewiston\, Maine and her MS and PhD in Oral Biology at the State University of New York in Buffalo\, New York. She became a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology in 2007 and was nominated to the Academy of Toxicological Sciences in 2014. \n  \nChristopher (Chris) Zarba is an environmental scientist who spent 38 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, where he held numerous senior leadership roles across the agency’s science and policy programs. He most recently served as Director of EPA’s Science Advisory Board Staff Office\, overseeing the independent peer review of EPA science and recruiting nationally recognized experts to evaluate the scientific basis for agency policies and regulations. Over his career he also served as Director and Deputy Director of the National Center for Environmental Research\, Chief of Staff for EPA’s Office of Research and Development\, and Director of the Health and Ecological Criteria Division in the Office of Water.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/federal-research-childrens-environmental-health-outlook/
CATEGORIES:NHSD 2026
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SUMMARY:Congressional Leadership & School Funding: Outlook for Federal Action
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott (VA) on School Infrastructure and Funding\, with audience Q&A. Moderated by Tracy Washington Enger\, MS\, Healthy Schools Network and EPA Indoor Air Division (retired). \n  \nSession Focus: \n\nRebuild America’s School Act of 2026\nLegislative outlook for 2026 and beyond\n\n  \nREGISTER \n  \nCongressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott has represented Virginia’s third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993. Prior to his service in Congress\, he served 15 years in the Virginia General Assembly. \nCongressman Scott serves as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce—his fifth term as the Committee’s Democratic leader. In this role\, he spearheaded critical parts of Congress’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through several COVID-19 packages—including the American Rescue Plan Act—Congressman Scott saved the pensions of over one million workers and retirees; reduced the number of uninsured Americans to record lows; significantly reduced child hunger across the nation; and delivered the single largest investment to K-12 schools in U.S. history to help schools reopen safely and make up for lost learning time. \nCongressman Scott has formerly served on Committee on the Budget and the Committee on the Judiciary and he remains a leading voice in Congress on fiscal policy\, the Constitution and reforming our nation’s criminal justice system. He has successfully worked to pass bipartisan legislation to reduce mandatory minimum sentences\, reform the juvenile justice system\, and require reporting and federal data collection of deaths that occur in police custody\, jails\, and prisons. \nCongressman Scott resides in Newport News\, Virginia and is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School. He also served in the Massachusetts National Guard and the United States Army Reserve. \n  \nTracy Washington Enger\, MSJ is an experienced senior leadership coach and change agent\, with 35-years of federal service that includes experience designing\, developing\, and leading major environmental\, health and community development programs and initiatives with Peace Corps and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. \nAs a servant leader\, Tracy coordinated and implemented numerous national public/private collaborations\, partnerships\, and communities of practice. Tracy has coached thousands of emerging local community leaders to transform their unique skills\, commitment\, and passion into dramatic\, measurable results for their schools\, communities and the country. \nTracy’s particular passion is for designing and facilitating dynamic\, action-learning events that advance goals\, surface new opportunities\, and reshape the strategic landscape to build strong\, resilient teams. \nTracy was born in Wilmington\, North Carolina and grew up in Cleveland\, Ohio\, Tracy earned a BS and MS in Journalism from Ohio University in Athens\, Ohio. Tracy served in the Peace Corps where she taught English literature and language in Sierra Leone\, West Africa\, and is a graduate of the Newfield Network Coaching Program and the Georgetown Facilitation Certification Program.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/congressional-leadership-school-funding-outlook-for-federal-action/
CATEGORIES:NHSD 2026
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:National Public Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Each April\, APHA unites communities nationwide to celebrate NPHW\, recognizing public health contributions and addressing key health issues. As the organizer for 30 years\, APHA develops annual campaigns and resources to educate the public\, policymakers\, and practitioners on each year’s theme. These materials promote public health awareness year-round. \n 
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/national-public-health-week/
LOCATION:Nationwide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T080000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Asthma Triggers and Flood Cleanup: Protecting Health After Major Storm Events
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URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/webinar-asthma-triggers-and-flood-cleanup-protecting-health-after-major-storm-events/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:National Poison Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:National Poison Prevention Week is observed in the United States the third week of March. The goal of the week is to raise awareness of the risk of being poisoned by household products\, medicines\, pesticides\, plants\, bites and stings\, food poisoning\, and fumes. Awareness being duly raised\, it is hoped that this will prevent poisoning.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/national-poison-prevention-week/
LOCATION:Nationwide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
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SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the requirements outlined by the Texas Structural Pest Control Services department within the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for training a school district’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) coordinator. Topics include regulatory requirements\, administration of IPM in school pest control programs\, principles of IPM\, and pesticide safety practices.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/ntegrated-pest-management-ipm-training/
LOCATION:Richardson\, TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
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SUMMARY:Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the State’s Sustainability goals. It takes more than one group and one person to move the needle in California.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/green-california-schools-higher-education-summit/
LOCATION:Pasadena\, CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
CREATED:20251002T133518Z
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SUMMARY:CT Association of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:On November 11\, 2025\, the Connecticut Association of School-Based Health Centers will hold its annual conference\, Navigating a Shifting Healthcare Landscape: How School-Based Health Centers Can Adapt to Continue\, at the Heritage Hotel and Conference Center in Southbury\, CT.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/ct-association-of-school-based-health-centers-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Southbury\, CT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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SUMMARY:Student Health Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Student Health Summit\, presented by Wellpoint\, on November 7\, 2025\, dedicated to advancing the impact of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and supporting the health and well-being of youth across our communities. Our theme this year is Cultivating Community: strengthening collective power for student health and wellness.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/student-health-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Washington State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T132823Z
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SUMMARY:New York State School Environmental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of learning and networking as we address indoor air quality topics and concerns for schools in New York State. Whether you are school facilities staff\, a teacher\, administrator\, or health professional\, this conference is perfect for anyone passionate about school environmental health.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/new-york-state-school-environmental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133253Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota School Behavioral Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota School Behavioral Health Conference is in its 8th year\, bringing together collaborating partners and providers to build a school behavioral health framework of community\, practice\, and support. Attendees include schools\, community mental health providers\, advocates\, consumers\, policy makers\, Tribal Nations\, and county and state government.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/minnesota-school-behavioral-health-conference/
LOCATION:Brainerd\, MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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SUMMARY:Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Greenbuild is a vibrant community of global green building professionals. Together we use the latest technology\, materials and ideas to improve sustainability\, resilience\, equity\, health\, and wellness. It’s the hub where leaders developing the next generation of sustainable standards gather to create a better future for everyone on the planet.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/greenbuild-international-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133135Z
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SUMMARY:NJAAP 34th School Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The School Health Conference is dedicated to keeping you abreast of the latest best practices in pediatrics. Whether you are looking to obtain continuing (CNE/CME) credits or dedicated to lifelong learning\, this conference provides a large selection of educational opportunities.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/njaap-34th-school-health-conference/
LOCATION:Somerset\, NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
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SUMMARY:41st Annual School Health Conference: Hands-On School Nursing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital\, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. At Nationwide Children’s\, we help kids everywhere and provide life-saving research and care.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/41st-annual-school-health-conference-hands-on-school-nursing-skills/
LOCATION:Columbus\, OH
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260426T215339
CREATED:20251001T131230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T132956Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Environmental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day takes place on the second Thursday of October each year. It’s based on the idea that\, together\, we can create a healthier\, safer\, more equitable world for all children—where fewer children suffer from preventable health issues.
URL:https://healthyschools.org/event/childrens-environmental-health-day/
LOCATION:Nationwide
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