Join The Movement
Join the thousands of schools who are already on their journey toward a more sustainable tomorrow.
The following resources are intended to help your school become familiar with the Eco-Schools certification program. Plan and take action with your team!
Program Resources
Program & Certification Guide
START HERE: The Program & Certification Guide includes the steps to certification, how to get started on the ECA, and more.
Themes
Review the themes that are integral to the Eco-Schools U.S. program.
Eco-Schools Framework
Use the Eco-Schools Framework as a guide for school implementation and certification.
Action Card Library 2025-2026
Find Action Card descriptions for the 2025-2026 school year.
Suggested Plan Pathways
The Suggested Plan Pathways provide a starting point for action plan development.
Action Card Point Guide
Learn more about how schools accrue points when completing certification questions.
Certification Rubric
The Certification Rubric describes the criteria Eco-Schools uses to assess school applications.
Designing a Campaign
Explore 6 steps to run an effective school-wide campaign to address environmental issues.
Build an Action Team
Learn what it takes to build a strong Action Team.
Eco-Schools Youth Media Release
