A written plan that identifies an organization's vision, mission, goals, and strategies. Some goals and objectives in a state EE association strategic action pan may relate to achieving comprehensive EE programs at the state level. Strategic action plans may also list timelines, budgets, and persons responsible for meeting objectives. A coordinated system of in-service programs that makes EE training available to all teachers within a state and allows for professional development options in EE as well as credits to maintain teaching certification. Provides environmental educators throughout a state with the opportunity to network and increase their own knowledge of and skills in EE in a focused and intimate setting.
Workshops are often seasonal and provide an in-state theme with one or several related sessions.
This component is typically achieved through legislative or administrative avenues. These help ensure instructional consistency within academic disciplines among the state's schools and may be exit oriented or lesson oriented. Correlations projects compare state content standards with EE curriculum. EE Curriculum Guide or other state publication providing direction to the development of an EE program at the school district level EE Curriculum Guides often include instructional strategies, resource listings and suggestions for developing curriculum. EE Model or Resource Schools K-12 schools that have utilized EE as a vehicle for successfully accomplishing school improvement goals.