1. CEFPI is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of each presentation.

2. Learning Objectives Design Excellence is a Way of Thinking & Doing At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Articulate at least 3 things that are essential to a successful school planning process. 2.Understand how to use at least 3 techniques to create genuine collaboration with a variety of participants. 3.Discuss examples of specific school projects and programs that have been recognized as excellent schools. 4.Identify multiple components of exemplary schools that can be applied to schools in AK.

3. Learning Objectives Energy Matters At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify at least 2 programs that offer ideas and/or incentives to design sustainable schools. 2. Understand aspects of the states energy audit program that are applicable to schools and determine if they are qualified to participate. 3.Identify examples of how schools in AK and elsewhere are applying energy conservation programs and determine if these programs are applicable to their schools. 4.Know about the development of new energy standards from the State Dept. of Education and opportunities to participate in such development.

4. Learning Objectives Is Innovation Sustainable? At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Articulate at least 3 green cleaning products that are used in AK Schools. 2.Understand the actual performance of new energy conservation systems in a recently opened school in AK. 3.Evaluate the success or challenges of at least 3 specific energy components or systems used on AK school projects. 4.Identify at least 2 risk factors that should be considered prior to embarking on a new sustainability system.

5. Learning Objectives Excellence is Inclusive: A Tool Kit for Engaging Kids & Adults in School Planning At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify at least 3 techniques that can be used to successfully engage a diverse audience. 2.Understand both the challenges and opportunities of including students as active participants in the planning and design process. 3.Identify at least 2 examples of school planning processes that established a strong foundation for a successful design project. 4.Identify appropriate levels of effort for a variety of different planning processes, given the time and financial resources available.

6. Learning Objectives Excellence is Inclusive: ADA Overview & Update At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify at least 2 changes to the ADA that are applicable to school facilities. 2.Understand at least 3 ADA requirements that are difficult to achieve in AK due to issues of climate and remoteness. 3.Identify examples of school ADA implementation plans that have achieved inclusion in thoughtful and appropriate ways. 4.Identify resources within the state of AK to get assistance on ADA matters.

7. Learning Objectives Learning from the Learners. Part I: Where Does Learning Happen? At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify at least 3 places outside of traditional school facilities that students identify as meaningful places of learning. 2.Identify at least 3 places inside a traditional school building, other than standard classrooms, that students identify as meaningful places of learning. 3.Identify at least 3 components of AKs Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics program. 4.Identify at least 2 examples of successful STEM school implementation projects in AK, and what specifically made them successful.

8. Learning Objectives Learning from the Learners. Part II A: Achieving Excellence Through Collaboration At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Demonstrate the opportunities of shared learning between adults and students. 2.Identify multiple ideas to address specific topic questions selected by the group. 3.Identify at least 3 things that students believe should be done to school building designs to make them more conducive to learning. 4.Identify at least 2 collaboration skills that they can consider using on a future school planning and/or design project.

9. Learning Objectives Learning from the Learners. Part II B: New Directions in Mechanical & Electrical Systems At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify at least 2 advantages and 2 challenges of displacement ventilation systems over traditional HVAC systems. 2.Articulate at least one method used to evaluate the potential effectiveness or appropriateness of a non-traditional HVAC system in a renovation project. 3.Identify the pros/cons details of at least 2 school designs that have been used emerging M&E technologies. 4.Identify at least 2 collaboration skills that are used between owners representatives and design professionals to select non-traditional M&E systems.

10. Learning Objectives School Facilities Tour: Health Sciences Facility and Conoco Phillips Integrated Sciences Buildings at the University of Alaska Anchorage At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1.Identify specific materials and systems used in the design and construction of the facility. 2.Observe and speak to users of the facilities to get their feedback on the effectiveness of the learning environment. 3.Discuss how the resultant project aligned with original planning and design goals. 4.Identify new ideas or non-traditional systems used in the facility design.

11. Course Evaluations In order to maintain high-quality learning experiences, please access the evaluation for this course by logging into CES Discovery and clicking on the Course Evaluation link on the left side of the page.

12. This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course CEFPI