PCSD is presenting at the 2024 CSDC Conference in Sacramento alongside Artik Art & Architecture, Lighthouse Community Public Schools, and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.

Education Session:

Enhancing Charter School Facilities for Climate Resiliency
November 18, 2024 | 2:35 pm – 3:20 pm

This session brings together educators, architects, policymakers, developers, and sustainability experts to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing charter schools today: climate resiliency.

Charter schools play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education, and their facilities must be equipped to withstand the increasing challenges posed by climate change.

This session provides a platform for stakeholders to explore sustainable building practices, resilience strategies, and policy frameworks tailored to charter school environments.

Participants will engage in insightful discussions on a range of topics, including:

• Designing Climate-Adaptive Schools: Integrating renewable energy sources, sustainable materials, and innovative architectural designs to enhance resilience against extreme weather events.
• Policy and Funding Initiatives: Examining governmental policies and funding mechanisms that support climate-resilient infrastructure in charter schools.
• Educational Impacts: Understanding how resilient school facilities contribute to a safe and conducive learning environment, fostering student well-being and academic success.

Participants will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to transform charter school facilities into resilient, sustainable assets. Whether you’re an educator looking to enhance your school’s environmental footprint or a partner shaping future development plans, this session offers invaluable opportunities to network, learn, and drive meaningful change in charter school infrastructure.

Join us in advancing the future of education through resilient and sustainable charter school facilities. Together, we can build a more secure and sustainable environment for generations to come.

Presenters:

• Bill Gould, President, Artik Art & Architecture
• Rich Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
• Jennifer Afdahl Rice, Executive Director, Northern California, Pacific Charter School Development
• Lana Zimmerman, Associate Project Manager, ULCA Luskin Center for Innovation

Read here to learn more about this session.