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 EcoSchools 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 EcoSchools U.S. program.
EcoSchools Framework
Use the EcoSchools 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 EcoSchools 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.
