Overview

Certification Orientation (1 hour)

Criteria 1: The Basics of Environmental Education online learning module (20 hours)

Criteria 2: Workshops two workshops with some work on your own (equivalent time of 18-24 hours)

2.1 Attend Professional Development of Environmental Educators workshop

2.2 Attend Methods of Teaching Environmental Education workshop

Criteria 3: Self-Directed Learning (75 hours)

3.1 Individually Chosen Learning Opportunities (minimum 30 hours)

3.2 Exploration of Virginia’s Regions (minimum 30 hours)

3.3 Required Further Learning (minimum 15 hours)

Criteria 4: Lesson Planning and Teaching (40 hours)

Criteria 5: Environmental Literacy online course (24+ hours)

Criteria 6: Capstone Project (minimum 20 hours)

Program Completion (1-2 hours)

Learn more details about the Program in the EE Certification Program Manual.