Arkansas promotes itself as the Natural State because of the rich and abundant diversity of our natural systems. In order to preserve and conserve this unique and irreplaceable heritage it is necessary to educate the people of Arkansas about matters affecting the maintenance of Arkansas as the natural state. Thus, AEEA provides great opportunities for environmental educators to network and share their successes.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

AAEE is a nonprofit organization working to enhance the scope, quality, and effectiveness of EE in Arizona and to advance professionalism among all who are involved with EE. AAEE fosters strength and diversity in the Arizona EE community.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

"EECO is a non-profit organization for educators and others who are concerned about the environment." EECO sponsors meetings and workshops, and has a series of EE related publications.

EECO regional system provides professional throughout the state and annual and regional conferences, and the Projects and the state organizations such as ODNR Soil and Water, Div. of Wildlife, Water, Forestry and Recycling and Litter Prevention, Ohio Energy Project, Environmental Education Fund office and other local programs such as parks and nature centers; a number of Universities are willing to provide college credits for these EE trainings and workshops.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

COEEA supports naturalists, classroom teachers, youth group leaders, and other educators as they promote responsible environmental stewardship. It offers a newsletter, workshops, and conferences and collaborates with the New England EE Alliance and NAAEE.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

WAEE is the direct connection to Environmental Education (EE) in Wisconsin. Join teachers, naturalists, youth leaders, natural resource professionals and others dedicated to learning more and educating all persons about the natural and built environment.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

The mission of the Oklahoma Association for Environmental Education (OKAEE) is to support Oklahoma educators and promote, in formal and non-formal settings, environmental literacy through communication, resource sharing, skill building, and recognition of excellence.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

A broad-based membership organization made up of teachers, students, youth group leaders, volunteers, interpreters, and others engaged in environmental education.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

A non-profit promoting quality, non-biased and science-based environmental education for all Kansans. The materials sponsored by KACEE can assist schools in meeting the Quality Performance Accreditation (QPA) and state standards requirements mandated by the Kansas State Board of Education. Host annual EE conference. NAAEE Affiliate liaison:Laura Downey The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

CAEE's website features the most sophisticated and comprehensive online information clearinghouse of statewide EE resources available anywhere. The site is also a guide to support services, programs, activities and events that CAEE sponsors or hosts to enhance communications and professional development opportunities among the Colorado's EE community. NAAEE Affiliate liaison: Ali Goulstone Sweeney
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

"Provides environmental educators with opportunities for professional development; fosters communication..., promotes sharing of ideas, resource materials, and innovative education programs; and works to strengthen public support of EE." An on-line resource guide, calendar of events, and professional development info available.
The URL is: http://heea.edgateway.net/index.csp

Professional development and K -12 student courses offered by Universities around the world.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/distanceeducation-teachers.html

"A program of the College of Engineering at NMSU...WERC is expanding our national capability in the management of waste and restoration of the environment, including the relationships between energy and environmental issues." Professional development opportunities, environmental workshops (9-12), higher ed programs, and research and funding info.
The URL is: http://www.werc.net/

The Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) facilitates and promotes environmental education in Maine through the sharing of ideas, resources, information, and cooperative programs among educators, organizations, and concerned individuals. MEEA is built on the strengths and contributions of our members.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

NAAEE Affiliate Liaison: Heather Niec
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

Explore the dynamics of life in the Bay of Fundy, between Maine and Nova Scotia, on Grand Manan Island and study many rare and endangered species and habitats. Gain field experience in marine science, geology, botany, oceanography, wetland ecology and ornithology. Course developed to follow the National Science Education professional development standards.
The URL is: http://www.whalecamp.com/

Features educational events and resource database list. "See it, Try it, Teach it" The Education Show is the UK’s largest showcase of educational resources of all kinds. It enables educators to see what is new, try out resources and take part in free CPD so that they can teach and manage learning more effectively.
The URL is: http://www.education-show.com/

Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) provides teacher education and includes grant opportunities and writing workshops.
The URL is: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/oeef/

Environmental Education and

The Show-Me Standards provides students with skills on how to think, not what to think. Teacher training is the key in meeting objectives for environmental education.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/services/educ.htm

The Minnesota Environmental Education Teacher Preparation Project was a cooperative effort among ten higher education institutions in Minnesota to develop and implement a coordinated statewide environmental education (EE) program for classroom teachers and students enrolled in teacher education programs.
The URL is: http://www.seek.state.mn.us/fullrec.cfm?ItemID=6

From Minnesota DNR - natural resources education opportunities for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/schoolforests/index.htm...

Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. Designed for educators of kindergarten through twelfth grade, Wild capitalizes on the natural interest that children and adults have in wildlife by providing hands-on activities.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/projectwild/index.html

Minnesota Project WET trains classroom and other educators in hands-on, interactive lessons that are focused on water and encourage critical thinking.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/projectwet/index.html

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award winning international environmental education program. It uses the forest as a "window on the world" to increase students' understanding of our complex environment. PLT teaches not only about trees, but has informative lessons about land, the air, and the water. These lessons help to instill the confidence and commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/plt/index.html

Project Learning Tree workshops; Forestry education for teachers; correlations to learning standards.
The URL is: http://www.idahoforests.org/teach1.htm

The Conservation Education Program (CEP) is a key provision of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Act of 1989. A five-member board implements the CEP and annually they allocate approximately $350,000 in grants for conservation education in Iowa.
The URL is: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaee//CEP.html?

Colorado Connections for Healthy Schools is a statewide initiative in support of Coordinated School Health Programs. Funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Colorado is one of 18 states to create a state infrastructure and fund local school districts coordinate all health and prevention-related programs. Through this coordination of programs, resources, messages and training school staff, students, families and community resources we will work together for healthy students and better learners.
The URL is: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprevention/index.htm

The CREEC Network, funded by the CA. Department of Education, is a communication network which provides educators with access to High Quality environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students. Resources include an online resource directory, funding links, and a calendar of events.
The URL is: http://www.creec.org/

Upcoming grant opportunities, professional

development and training, and other offers for

educators. Focused on Outdoor/Environmental

Education in California, from AEOE, the

Association for Environmental and Outdoor

Education.
The URL is: http://aeoe.org/resources/opportunities.html

University of Arizona's General Biology Program for Secondary Science Teachers housed in Molecular, Biochemistry and Biophysics Department has lots going on, including interesting website w/EE links and more.
The URL is: http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/links.htm

The AEE web site provides teachers with information on accreditation, AEE's job bulletin, the Journal of Experiential Education, EE publications, and the AEE listserv.
The URL is: http://www.aee.org/

"Principles that might inform practitioners and policymakers across the country and guide the Department of Ed's efforts in the area of professional development." A project of goals 2000 and the Dept of Education.
The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/G2K/

Life Lab Science Program offers professional development and garden-based science curricula for K-6 educators. Programs focusing on linking school gardens with science education, language acquisition, resource conservation and waste reduction.
The URL is: http://www.lifelab.org/

Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute is a non-profit organization, affiliated with Rutgers University. They develop and disseminate award-winning environmental health sciences curricular materials for K-12 educators. Also provides teacher professional development opportunities nationwide.
The URL is: http://eohsi.rutgers.edu/rc/

Resource for teachers, written by teachers from Synergy Learning, Inc. Provides a forum for educators interested in inquiry-based learning, especially in science, math and technology.
The URL is: http://www.synergylearning.org/connect/index.html

Teacher Created Materials publishes "Endangered Species" (Hands-On Minds-On Science Series)

This book is full of hands-on activities to stimulate young minds about endangered species. Valuable teacher information about the scientific method, science-process skills, unit organization, and curriculum connections is provided as well as background information for each group of activities.
The URL is: http://www.teachercreated.com/

LPT sponsors two summer institutes in environmental science for 6th-12th grade teachers, one at Princeton University and one in Costa Rica. The institutes are fully funded and teachers are offered a stipend. A program of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
The URL is: http://www.woodrow.org/teachers

This site was developed to "support professional development providers as they design and implement programs for pre-service and in-service K – 12 mathematics and science teachers".


The URL is: http://te-mat.org/

More than 70 environmental education programs for all ages, including natural history seminars, teacher workshops and summer camps.
The URL is: http://www.ncascades.org/programs/school/

This site contains useful links on professional development, lesson plans, curriculum resources, educational reform projects using technology, and featured resources. These sources have been screened by the Franklin Institute for educational appropriateness.
The URL is: http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/education.html

Web links to educational-related resources for students, teachers, and parents.
The URL is: http://www.mirolka.com/Edlinks.htm

This research and educational institution manages a collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located on 265 acres in Boston, Massachusetts and associated herbarium and library collections. K- adult educational programs are offered throughout the year.
The URL is: http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/

NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Site offers grade-specific journal articles, news digests, and teacher-to-teacher discussion; a members-only library of journal articles; available awards, grants, career information, curriculum kits, science suppliers, and more.
The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/

This website provides an overview of the Institute's upcoming teacher workshops. Workshops are created specifically for high school science teachers and range in topic from earth and environmental science to geographic information systems.
The URL is: http://www.brevard.edu/pfi/

An interdisciplinary EE program for students in PreK through grade 12. PLT uses the forest to help students gain an awareness and knowledge of the natural and built environments.
The URL is: http://msforestry.net/teachers.html

An online community forum where educators can communicate (near real-time) with each other through threaded online discussions. Teachers post ideas and questions to be discussed and answered by other educators.
The URL is: http://www.teacherfocus.com/phpBB2/

Various workshops in Minnesota, studying wolf biology, social behavior, research techniques, wolf-prey relationships, and northern forest ecology.
The URL is: http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/educator/edu_main...

Describes how programs and services benefit educators, directly and indirectly. A publication from the EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/info57.pdf

NAI is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of interpretation (on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, museums, and aquaria). Online resources include jobs, workshops and events, and certification information. NAI currently serves 4,200 members in the United States, Canada, and twenty other nations.
The URL is: http://www.interpnet.com/home.htm

The Center for Environmental Sciences and Education at Northern Arizona University provides outreach to educators as well as degree programs. It currently offers a BS in Environmental Sciences, an MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy and a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Ecology.
The URL is: http://www.nau.edu/~envsci/

AboutSchool.com is designed to improve the education of children (K-12), teachers, and parents. Some of the features include links to the best educational sites on the Internet for a wide variety of subjects and age groups, listed in an easy to navigate format.
The URL is: http://www.aboutschool.com/

A Regional Environmental Science Institute for Midwestern Teachers through Purdue University, funded by the National Science Foundation. Application Deadline: February 15, each year. Receive six graduate credits at no cost and receive $1200 stipend.
The URL is: http://www.eas.purdue.edu/geomorph/envision/

Provides educators with curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, various workshops and conferences, awards and grants, and other helpful resources.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/teachers/

An online guide for teachers learning the basics about using the internet -includes activities and reference sites (guide can only be viewed on -line).
The URL is: http://www.genium.com/ipgt/

Not-for-profit organization working with host-country scholars and institutions to conduct environmental research and offer undergraduate and graduate field study courses in Natural History; Environmental Science, Ethics and Public Policy; and Science Education. Our courses are appropriate for undergraduate, graduate, teachers and serious adult continuing learners.
The URL is: http://www.environmentallearning.org/

The education department provides teacher training, a variety of lectures, workshops and conferences, and children's programs.
The URL is: http://www.wildflower.org/?nd=Educator_Workshops

The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) was established in 1990 to assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of environmental education programs focusing on elementary and secondary school teachers and students. The WCEE works to improve environmental education throughout the state of Wisconsin.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/

"CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach." CRC offers teacher workshops, EE activities, and school and community outreach programs.
The URL is: http://www.si.edu/crc/ep/main.htm

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides residential environmental education programs, teacher workshops, school group programs, Smokies natural history workshops and resources, lesson plans, science/education integrated field studies, internships, and custom programs.
The URL is: http://www.gsmit.org/

"Provides technical assistance and training in environmental and conservation education for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal, state, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit institutions and private enterprises." The National Conservation Training Center is located in Sheperdstown, WV.
The URL is: http://educators.fws.gov/educators.html

This training resource(available in PDF format), produced by the EETAP Resource Library provides a comprehensive starting point for any evaluation process. It is designed to help teachers prepare their students to think critically as they use the WWW. Topics include authority, audience, context/coverage, accuracy, and currency, and a compilation of evaluation guides and checklists.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/evalwebsites.pdf

The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is established to provide increased public and private access to quality environmental education through service, education, and research.
The URL is: http://www.pcee.org/

The EE Master's program is a prof. dev't program for teachers. The intent is to increase knowledge & leadership skills relative to natural resources & EE in Wisconsin K-12 schools & districts. Teachers can pursue the program while retaining their full-time teaching positions.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/

Provides interdisciplinary K-12 training and teaching materials (correlated to National Learning Standards). Site features information on teacher training workshops, teaching materials, and additional teacher and student resources. Online ordering avail.
The URL is: http://www.zpg.org/education/

A collection of Internet resources and K-12 lesson plans from around the world - grouped by subject and grade level. Includes "Learning the Web" instuctions for teachers, a "Toolbox" for free downloadable computer enhancements, and a Teacher's Lounge. A division of Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
The URL is: http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) & National Staff Development Council (NSDC) collection of materials to serve as a professional development toolkit for teachers. Provides learner-centered professional development resources & strategies.
The URL is: http://www.enc.org/professional/guide/started/intr...

"Interested in using technology to motivate and inspire? See how teachers around the world use technology—right now—in exciting ways to support student learning. From navigating the Idaho outdoors to inventing toys in Israel, the Innovation Odyssey Web site is brimming with ideas for teachers of every subject, teaching style, and grade level."
The URL is: http://www97.intel.com/odyssey/index.aspx?i=1

Offering Spring, Summer & Fall continuing education programs in Santa Fe, NM. Provide accredited degree programs for sustainability training; individualized study emphasizing experiential, hands-on, field training; online virtual campus for academic & administrative counseling & support during off-campus field training.
The URL is: http://www.ecoversity.org/

The SOC is the largest university-operated environmental center in the world. Located 57 miles from the main campus on a 240-acre tract in the center of Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, and part of the College of Science & Mathematics.

Offering programs for elementary, middle and high school groups, workshops for teachers, and Graduate Fellowships and Internships.
The URL is: http://www.csam.montclair.edu/njsoc/

An independent institution of higher education dedicated to the study of social ecology. ISE offers intensive summer programs, a year-round B.A. degree program, workshops on issues such as biotechnology, fall and winter lecture series, internship opportunities, and a speakers bureau.
The URL is: http://www.social-ecology.org/

Co-sponsored by Oklahoma by the Conservation Commission, these interdisciplinary EE programs are designed to supplement a school's existing curricula.
The URL is: http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/out_ed.htm#WILD

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Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop

2006 workshop dates: August 1-3

Workshop location: Duluth, MN



The Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop consists of a day-long series of classroom sessions followed by a day and a half-day of geology field trips and tours of mining operations. Topics covered include general geology, rock and mineral identification and mineland reclamation. Classes are taught by geologists, educators and minerals and mining industry professionals.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/education/geology/works...

The environmental education community is working toward more rigorous and content driven professional development. This includes a voluntary certification program for non-formal environmental educators.
The URL is: http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/envred/

DEP and ANJEE work to ensure that EE providers are registered with the state DOE so teachers can get PD credits through ANJEE, DEP, the NJ science teachers association, the NJDOE, SSI, etc.
The URL is: http://www.anjee.net/

The Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) coordinates with other state agencies that are charged with the development of environmental education materials. TEEAC cooperates with a network of 120 providers of environmental education professional development, including universities, industry, museums and nature centers.
The URL is: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/science/teea...

July 24-27, 2006 ~ Austin, Texas

Learn how to use environmental issues to reinforce state learning objectives in health, science, social studies, math, and English/language arts at the 6th Annual Environmental Health Sciences Summer Institute for K-12 Educators.
The URL is: http://k12summerinstitute.mdanderson.org

"Project WILD is a K-12 interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife."
The URL is: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/edu/enved/wildprog.htm

Rainforest and Reef specializes in rainforest and marine ecology field courses in nine countries. All programs are operated by partner organizations that have shown a strong commitment to conservation and education over time at each site. 99% of all participation fees stay with in country partners to assist in conservation and education projects.
The URL is: http://www.rainforestandreef.org/

Vast resources for teachers, including state Department of Education contacts, organizations, teacher-reviewed teacher sites, student and parent recommended sites, and more.
The URL is: http://www.teacher.com/

Internet-based workshops for K-8 teachers earn graduate credit on-line to help meet the specific development goals of teachers, schools, and districts.
The URL is: http://www.DragonflyWorkshops.org/

A marine institute based in the Cayman Islands where teachers can participate in a summer field course on the geology, ecology and evolution of coral reefs. Teachers can receive up to 6 graduate college credits and earn their SCUBA certification, and will complete a project which can be developed into a course or laboratory exercises for K-12. Undergrad and Grad courses are also available.
The URL is: http://www.reefresearch.org/

The fellowships help K-12 teachers foster an education of place through the study of local nature and culture. Teachers are encouraged to explore the philosophy and models presented in Orion's Nature Literacy Series, while developing a curriculum unique to their geographical region and community.
The URL is: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/os/education/sil....

Provides a broad spectrum of educational Internet services to teachers, students, parents, librarians and school administrators in the K-12 educational and public library markets. Resources include: links to reference materials, lesson plans, and professional development opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPorta...