The Institute is structured to include the following elements to support individual professional learning and collective growth and development within an inspiring teaching and learning community.
Knowledge and Skill Building focused on sustainability and environmental literacy frameworks in connection to core instruction
Community Building and Mentoring to develop a shared vision and understanding of green schools and increase collaboration between schools and community-based partner organizations
Reflection and Accountability through capturing and sharing impacts across school campus, curriculum, community and culture
Coastal Watershed Council
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Regeneracion: Pajaro Valley Climate Action
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Save the Redwoods League
Save our Shores
UCSC History & Civics Project
Watsonville Wetlands Watch