The Partners create and cosponsor ongoing teacher development opportunities which will facilitate teacher access to our network of environmental professionals and educators. The Earthminders ITV Teacher Workshop Series sponsored by DOE, DEP and the University of Maine, presents current environmental topics, ideas for hands-on curriculum activities and community action projects to integrate in school curriculum. Development and distribution of The Maine Environmental Education Matrix, an education resource directory. A forum for professional development and exchange of ideas at bimonthly meetings through presentations by environmental and educational professionals. Allows participation in meetings, ITV workshops, projects and information dissemination.
Partners participate in establishing environmental education priorities for the future.
EM Membership Provides a subscription to Connections Newletter, promotion on MEEA materials and Earthminders project announcements. Business Partnership Provides MEEA organizational membership and promotion on EM materials. Project Sponsorship Provides support for specific project activities for which sponsors receive promotional credit.