What Does a Green Center Do?

Supports Maryland Green School Applicants

• Provides information about the Maryland Green Schools program
• Works closely with schools to guide the Maryland Green School application process
• Contributes to schools' Maryland Green School award application
• Provides programmatic support for School Environmental activities
• Provides focused In-service or professional development for teachers
• Provides direct instruction that is related to Maryland Green School projects at a school/community
• Partners with the school for solutions to environmental issues in the community
• Provides Schools with contacts and connections to the appropriate resource

Models Environmental Sustainable Practices

• Models at least 4 of the 7 Sustainable Practices listed on the Maryland Green Schools application in the building and site
• Incorporates students in the use or education description of the Practices

Supports Community Environmental Learning

• Is active in the community
• Partners with schools for action in the community
• Partners with the community to work on environmental issues at the school