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California Regional Environmental Education Community

In The Spotlight

Education and the Environment Initiative

Superintendent Jack O'Connell reinforces his support for EEI.   Read the CDE Press Release on EEI for more information.

Check the EEI website if you are interested in learning more about EEI.  


Applications are still being accepted for the following:

Curriculum Writer Positions:
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from highly qualified, experienced writers of instructional materials, curricula, and/or textbooks to work on the development of a Model Curriculum for California’s Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI).  SLOCOE is undertaking this solicitation under a Contractual Agreement with the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and in cooperation with the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA).

Applications for the next group of writers are due April 18, 2008.  The selected individuals must participate in a workshop taking place April 29 through May 2, 2008.  If you cannot attend that workshop, but would like to be considered if another group of writers is hired, please submit your application by May 15, 2008.

All writers should review the sample EEI unit located at http://www.seer.org/EEI/5.3.b.pdf prior to submitting their application.

Please review:  Writers Request for Qualifications
To apply, please complete the Writers Statement of Qualifications Application

Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to eei@seer.org

Curriculum Reviewer Positions:
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) is seeking highly-qualified educators and technical experts to participate in the Content Working Group (CWG) for California's Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI).   Members of the CWG will participate in the review of the technical accuracy of the draft instructional materials being developed as part of the EEI Curriculum.

Please review the application materials for specific qualifications:

      Request for Application for Content Working Group
       Content Working Group Application

Application for membership in the Content Working Group are open immediately and will remain open until all positions are filled.

For additional information about becoming an EEI Reviewer, please visit EEI Reviewer.


For CREEC Coordinators:  EE Provider Workshop Powerpoint Spring 08


Education & the Environment:  Strategic Initiatives for Enhancing Education in California

Commonly referred to as the State Plan for Environmental Education in California, this plan was published by the California Department of Education in 2002.  The plan identifies six strategic initiatives that provide direction and priorities to legislators, funders, and educators for building a foundation for high quality environment-based education in California.  Copies of this publication are available through CDE Press Sales Office, 1430 N Street, Suite 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph: Call: 1-800-995-4099 or you may download the State Plan for EE here.


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