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Free EE Publication & CD from EETAP

Read about schools that have raised test scores of their students by using the environment to help teach content. EETAP is offering the publication Advancing Education Through Environmental Literacy along with the accompanying CD Teaching Standards Naturally at no cost. The publication focuses on how education and the environment can be linked to advance student learning. The CD provides a sampler to 43 free EE activities linked to different grade levels. Booklet and CD produced by EETAP and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
http://eetap.org/html/free_booklet_cd.php


Summer and Fall EETAP Online Courses:

Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation

This 12-week on-line course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides.  This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center.  Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.  The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit.  

Summer 2008 course dates: June 2 – August 22  (Registration deadline May 2)    
Fall 2008 course dates: September 8 – December 5  (Registration deadline August 8)

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
 
To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/

Fundamentals of Environmental Education
 
An 11-week online course about the fundamentals of environmental education is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal educators who work with students and/or teachers. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All students, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered at a reduced cost for those who are not interested in obtaining college credit.

The "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" online course was developed by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with national EE experts.  It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Participants discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education; develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods of environmental educators; and interact with other educators from across the country. Past course participants have given the course excellent reviews.  

Summer 2008 Dates: June 2 – August 15  (Registration deadline May 2)
Fall 2008 Dates: September 8 – November 28  (Registration deadline August 8)

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
 
To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/

Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation

This 9-week online course entitled “Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation,” will be offered this fall through the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.

The course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in learning and applying key elements of successful strategic planning.  A variety of strategic planning models will be examined using case studies, simulation, and small group activity.  Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs.  The course was developed as a cooperative effort between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-SP), the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and Treehaven Environmental Learning Center.
Participants may obtain two graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.  The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit.
Fall 2008 course dates: September 22 – November 21, 2008  (Registration Deadline August 22)
To learn more, please visit www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Michelle Schiltz at mschiltz@uwsp.edu.
To register for the course please contact Angela Lemar in the UW-SP Continuing Education office at (715) 346-3854 (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu).

Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences – NEW!

This 10-week on-line course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among these audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Environmental educators must understand how to work with and involve diverse populations to ensure that their perspectives are heard and that they participate fully in environmental decisions being made at the local, regional, and national levels. This online course has been developed in collaboration with national EE experts who represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, a working understanding of environmental education is essential for success in this course. Participants may obtain one undergraduate or graduate credit from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  It is also available as a non-credit workshop for those that are not seeking college credit. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.  

Fall 2008 course dates: September 2 – November 6, 2008  
(Registration Deadline August 2)

To learn more, contact Ali Cordie (acordie@uwsp.edu).
To register for the course please contact Angela Lemar in the UW-SP Continuing Education office at (715) 346-3854 (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu).
To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/

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