Application Updates
Important Links:
Click on the Links Below to Register
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Green School Info Session Dates: 11/13, and 12/4 from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Learn how to achieve Green School status! These 1.5-hour sessions will cover the application process, best practices, and answer your questions. Perfect for any stage of your application journey.
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Online Portal Training: 11/20, and 12/11 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- Get familiar with the Green School Application Online Portal in our 1-hour training. Learn to navigate the platform, upload documents, track progress, and meet requirements. Includes a live Q&A session.
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Green School Application Office Hours:
- Drop by our Green School/Center Application Office Hours for personalized support. Ask questions, get feedback, and receive real-time assistance with your application.
- November 19: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:00 PM
- December 3: 3:00-4:00 PM
- December 10:: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Green Center Info Sessions: 10/9, 11/13, 12/4 from 2:00-3:30 PM
- Learn how to achieve Green Center status! These 1.5-hour sessions will cover the application process, best practices, and answer your questions. Perfect for any stage of your application journey.
Important Dates:
- Intent to Apply Due: December 16, 2024 - the fee is $125
- Preliminary Review Sessions: February 2025
- Submission Dates:
- New schools may submit starting February 24, 2025
- Renewing schools may submit anytime after the Intent to Apply deadline of December 16, 2024
- Final Date for Submission: March 1, 2025
- Announcements: On or around Earth Day
- Youth Summit at Sandy Point State Park: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Application Information:
- All schools will submit applications using the online application portal.
- All sections of the application will be submitted through the online portal.
- Schools are required to reapply every four years to maintain their Green School status.
Sustainable Schools (Applications 5 and Beyond) Information:
- Depending on when you received Sustainable Green School status (Application 4), you'll be required to reapply every four years to maintain your Sustainable Green School status.
Maryland Green Schools Progress Evaluation Executive Summary and Report
MAEOE's State Appropriation requires a yearly external evaluation to measure progress towards growth of Maryland Green Schools throughout the state.
In the first year of state funding, the evaluation led to a quantitative assessment of progress toward its 50% goal. Specifically, evaluation comparatively examined the characteristics of schools that have and have not achieved MDGS status. This comparison sought to reveal the program’s current progress, areas of strength and opportunities for growth to reach the 50% target by 2026.
The evaluation is provided by J. Sickler Consulting.