About the Symposium

Each year, EPA hosts the annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) National Symposium. This highlight of the school year brings together teachers, school nurses, maintenance and custodial staff, school decision makers, school administrators, parents, school and health association members, and community leaders from across the country to discuss the importance of developing effective IAQ management practices and how the indoor environment relates to teaching and learning. Attendees learn about available resources and materials, including the IAQ TfS Kit, that will enable them to support and implement good IAQ practices in schools.

The National Symposium is the premiere annual training and networking event for the IAQ TfS Program. It draws more than 500 attendees and offers educational sessions from nationally recognized experts on topics such as:

• Using the IAQ TfS Kit and implementing the IAQ TfS Program in your school
• The latest issues in environmental health, including radon and mold
• Asthma management
• Green cleaning and environmentally friendly product selection
• Building science and school building design
• Facility management
• Effective risk communication

To read descriptions of the sessions planned for this year’s upcoming National Symposium, visit our Agenda Page.

The registration fee for this year's Symposium is $345 per attendee.

During each National Symposium, EPA holds a special awards ceremony to honor recipients of the prestigious IAQ Tools for Schools Excellence Award. Click here to learn more about EPA's Awards Program and read about past winners.