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Indoor Air Quality Knowledge-to-Action Professional Training Webinar Series

On-Demand Webinars

The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Knowledge to Action Professional Training Webinar Series is comprised of 1-hour technical, web-based trainings that demonstrate how the knowledge gained in the IAQ Master Class Professional Training Webinar Series can be translated into actionable steps to continue improving IAQ within your school district.

Webinar Topic

Recorded Date

Healthy Schools, Healthy Students: Taking Action to Improve IAQ in Your School District

Systematically address IAQ issues by implementing policies and practices that save money and improve health. Learn to replicate best practices used by other school districts, such as conducting regular walkthrough assessments.

April 14, 2016

Know the Drill for Healthy IAQ: Training School Staff and Occupants to Reduce Indoor Asthma Triggers

Design and implement training as part of a sustainable IAQ management program to help staff identify, recognize, and address indoor environmental asthma triggers and effectively manage asthma in schools.

June 9, 2016

Better Together: Gaining Buy-in for Optimal Ventilation

Gain buy-in for optimal ventilation from stakeholders by successfully communicating how academic performance can be improved through a comprehensive IAQ management program.

September 22, 2016

Mold, Moisture and Money: How to Secure Funding to Address and Prevent IAQ Issues

Build a system to secure sustainable funding for IAQ and moisture management. Develop short- and long-term goals and implement evaluation methods to capture return on investment, and more.

October 20, 2016

Using Data to Drive Buy-in and Funding to Address Asthma in Triggers: The Value Proposition of School IAQ Management

Harness the power of evaluation to develop a business case, value proposition, and communications strategy that generates compliance with and funding for IAQ management. Identify and use data to sustain and/or improve IAQ management with low-cost, easy-to-use tools.

May 4, 2017

Green Cleaning for Improved Health: The Return on Investment of Green Cleaning in Schools

Incorporate evidence-based, green cleaning techniques into a comprehensive IAQ management program. Utilize data tracking and evaluation to develop a business case, value proposition, and communications strategy that generates compliance with and funding for green cleaning.

June 22, 2017

A Proactive Approach to IAQ: Saving Money and Protecting Health with Preventive Maintenance

Identify major components of an effective preventative maintenance program, such as proactive routine and regular maintenance and repair, to ensure that equipment and facilities perform reliably.  Discover ways to integrate preventative maintenance and IAQ management strategies to save money and protect health.

November 9, 2017

From Roof to Curb: Taking a Comprehensive Approach to IAQ Management Through Preventive Maintenance

Develop and implement a tailored preventive maintenance plan that integrates preventive maintenance, IAQ management, and energy management strategies to promote healthy, reliable, and efficient school buildings.

March 8, 2018

Radon in Schools:  What You Need to Know to Properly Manage Radon in Your School

Review the facts about radon in schools (risks, characteristics, and prevalence) and increase your understanding of why it’s necessary to test every school for radon. Discover effective and practical strategies for radon testing and control, including continuous radon monitoring (CRM). 

March 22, 2018

Clean Air in the Classroom: Improve Air Quality, Extend HVAC System Life with Preventive Maintenance

Improve performance of HVAC systems and other building equipment using predictive, preventive, and planned IAQ maintenance. Develop and implement a tailored plan integrating preventive maintenance and IAQ management strategies to save money, increase energy efficiency, improve reliability, and protect health.

May 17, 2018

Green, Clean and Healthy: Effective Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance for a Healthier School Environment

Explore the benefits of implementing a proactive green cleaning program that emphasizes IAQ and preventive maintenance practices. Assess current cleaning and IAQ preventive maintenance practices to identify areas to increase efficiency, improve reliability and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals.

June 13, 2018

All in for IAQ Preventive Maintenance: Key Strategies for Training Staff and Communicating Success

Ensure your school’s IAQ preventive maintenance program runs efficiently by building a committed and capable team. Train staff to integrate preventive maintenance and IAQ management strategies.

September 27, 2018

Examining the Evidence: How School Buildings Influence Student Health, Thinking and Performance

Demonstrate that healthy buildings and IAQ are foundational components of student health and academic performance by applying more than 30 years of scientific evidence gathered on the environmental factors that affect students most. 

November 28, 2018

Next-Level IAQ: Step Up Your School’s IAQ Program with Preventive Maintenance

Utilize new tools, resources, and best practices of school district mentors to implement a proactive approach, integrating preventive maintenance and IAQ management. Gain buy-in, make the case, train staff, build a team, and evaluate your plan for continued improvement to ensure you maintain optimal learning environments, save money, and protect health.

March 28, 2019

Insights from the Experts: Managing Asthma in Schools with IAQ Preventive Maintenance

Master best practices and approaches from school district mentors to reduce asthma triggers in schools through implementing a proactive approach to IAQ preventive maintenance.

June 6, 2019

Insights from the Experts: IAQ Preventive Maintenance Today for Healthy Green Cleaning Tomorrow

Master best practices and approaches from school district mentors for healthy green cleaning and IAQ preventive maintenance practices in schools to increase efficiency, improve reliability and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals.

October 30, 2019

If you haven't already, you also can view the IAQ Master Class Webinars on-demand.

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