CoursesAt the Virginia School Plant Managers Association conference, you can choose a personalized schedule from a variety of specialized educational breakout sessions that focus on solutions to the challenges you face every day! Create your customized curriculum by mixing and matching sessions that meet your career development needs from these course tracks:
Best Practices in Facilities Maintenance and Custodial Operations are critical to the success of school maintenance/plant managers and all facility operations professionals.
- Implementing Alternative Work Schedules for Maintenance Personnel
- OSHA Inspections in Schools
- The LEAN Process
Environmental Issues are becoming more complex and prevalent in the minds of students, staff and the community.
- Green Cleaning
- School Recycling Programs
- Environmental Issues/Indoor Air Quality
Energy Management best practices can help you generate energy cost savings, extend equipment life, and improve the overall physical environment of your schools.
- ENERGY STAR
- Common Sense in Reducing Energy Use
- EPA Portfolio Manager
Communication and Leadership Fundamentals are core professional skills that are essential to building a successful career in any area of educational facility management.
- Facilities Management Innovation in Tough Times
- US Communities - Government Purchasing Alliance Program
- Customer Service-When Maintenance Talks to Instruction