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Training Overview

To implement the training requirement of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000, DPR will conduct integrated pest management (IPM) training for school districts throughout the state. Our goal is to help school districts adopt IPM programs and least-hazardous pest management practices. The program will feature a hands-on, “walk-through” demonstration format and focus on the major pests of school buildings and landscapes.

Training is conducted throughout the year. Check back frequently for updates on locations and dates of upcoming training workshops. Click here to view pictures of the June 2002 pilot workshop conducted in Marin County at Miller Creek Middle School.

Training Workshop Schedule for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009

DPR has organized integrated pest management (IPM) workshops for school IPM coordinators and other school district staff responsible for pest management in schools, such as administrators, maintenance and operations directors, facilities directors, groundskeepers, and custodians. These one-day workshops review IPM principles and provide hands-on demonstrations and tours of major pests around school buildings and grounds. The same workshop will be offered on various dates at locations throughout the state. More information about the workshops, including online registration, is available here.

Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Dates and Locations
October 22, 2008 Dixon (Solano County)
“Old” Dixon High School
455 E. A Street
March 18, 2009 Stockton (San Joaquin County)
Franklin High School
300 N. Gertrude Avenue
April 8, 2009 Visalia (Tulare County)
Redwood High School
1001 W. Main Street
June 2009 Monterey (Monterey County)
School TBD

Curricula for School IPM Workshops

We designed these curricula for districts that need resources to train their own staff. Each curriculum describes how to present a training workshop, and includes lists of tools and books you need as well as background information. Click on the following to download.

If you have further questions, please email:
Sewell Simmons
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
E-mail: ssimmons@cdpr.ca.gov