Indoor Environmental Quality- June 30, 2008

Pre-Annual Meeting Training Opportunity
Washington, DC

Click here to download the registration form! 

Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2008

Do you or your students experience headaches, dizziness, or respiratory infections while in school? Does your health improve when you are on vacation or away from school for extended periods of time? Is your principal or superintendent unsupportive of addressing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) problems in your school? Is student achievement and staff performance being affected by poor IEQ?

Through a 2007 RA NBI (#9) NEA HIN is offering an IEQ training on June 30 as part of the 2008 Pre-Annual Meeting activities in Washington, DC (location to be determined). The interactive training entitled, “Environmentally Healthy Schools: Protecting Occupants, Improving Performance”, will feature experts in the fields of school IEQ, industrial hygiene and environmental health from government agencies and national organizations. Experienced NEA member advocates and state association staff from all across the country will also share their experiences and offer strategies in solving IEQ problems at the local level.

Conference Highlights:

• IEQ Basics- causes of poor IEQ, health effects, testing for IEQ, IEQ and its relation to staff and student productivity and performance.                                                         
• Common IEQ Contaminants and hot topics: mold, pests and pesticides, diesel exhaust, chemicals, carpet/flooring, fiberglass, green cleaning, etc.
• Organizing around IEQ Issues (health and safety committees, health surveys, school walkthroughs).

Important Information:

• Participation is open to NEA members (NEA delegates and non-delegates) and state affiliate staff.
• The training will take place from 8:45-5:00 (location to be determined). An agenda will be posted when available.
• There is no registration fee. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
• Transportation costs to and from the meeting site and lodging are at the expense of the attendee (buses will not be running).
• Deadline to register is Monday, June 2, 2008.  Click here to download the registration form.

If you have any questions, contact: Jamila Boddie at 202-822-7768 or jboddie@nea.org or
Jennie Young at 202-822-7481 or jyoung@nea.org.