Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Installation (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course examines the practical skills needed to install utility-connected and off-grid Photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Certificate & Associate's Degree

These programs offer a wide range of courses to prepare participants for entry level employment opportunities in the RE/EE field. All syllabi developed with WCTF funds are included.

Residential Construction Fundamentals (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course provides an introduction to residential construction techniques with an emphasis on basic construction skills.

Residential Energy Efficiency & Energy Auditing (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course explores the methods and the skills required to perform energy audits of residential buildings.

Solar Domestic Hot Water (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course examines solar hot water systems for heating water for residences.

Solar Thermal Systems (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course examines solar water heating for domestic hot water, house heating, swimming pool heating, process heating and electrical generation.

Sustainable Design and Green Building Practices (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course investigates sustainable design and green building techniques and how they may be synthesized to best fit a specific construction project.

Sustainable Landscape Design & Energy (RE/EE Certificate & Associate's Degree)

This course explores the fundamentals of landscape design with particular attention to integrating both existing and new buildings sustainably into their landscapes.

Culturally Responsive Teaching in the DYS Classroom

DYS has developed a set of instructional guides to support effective teaching in residential programs that, and beginning in 2007, the Guides have included a chapter on Culturally Responsive Teaching. The CRT chapter is based on research and best practices from national experts in the field of multi-cultural education as well as social justice and equity teachings. The framework for CRT has provided a foundation of work for professional development for educators, management personnel and staff connected to the DYS Comprehensive Education Partnership.

Roots Up Training Program-Spanish Translation of Handouts

Roots Up Green Job Training is a 21 week program to prepare participants to work as entry level assistants to a solar hot water installation crew or weatherization crew. It can also be used as a sustainable energy introduction for students who are interested in other related careers. While the full curriculum is located at http://rootsup.referata.com/wiki/Co-op_Power_Green_Job_Training, you can access these handouts translated into Spanish through this download.