Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program
Program Requirements
Overview
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 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.