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Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia
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Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia (ATEEG) is a nationally accredited, professional certification program for formal and non-formal educators based on the Guidelines for Excellence from the North American Association for Environmental Education. The program is offered by EEA in partnership with the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, and is implemented by a Certification Advisory Board.
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The ATEEG program is comprised of three parts that provide participants instructional content, professional development, and independent work. Participants have three years to complete the program.
1. Core Courses Core courses are offered yearly and more than once in a given year, based on demand. Candidates must successfully complete each course and are encouraged to participate in all three workshops in the same year. You can get started with any of the core courses offered. To provide some flexibility in your busy schedules, each course runs in a hybrid format. Participants complete online, asynchronous work FIRST, then attend a 1-1.5 day in-person workshop with instructors at various locations across the state.
2. Specialization Hours Specialization hours are earned when attending professional development opportunities (workshops, trainings, conferences, etc...) offered in the state that advances the participant's EE content knowledge and skills. You may begin accruing the required 30 hours after participating in your first core course. 3. Independent Study Independent study is the culminating project that allows EE Certification candidates to apply their EE knowledge and skills to address an issue or area of concern of their choosing. A candidate submits the IS project proposal after completing all three (3) core courses. Next Independent Study workshop Nov 7th, 2023. 
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Upcoming 2023 ATEEG CoursesATEEG has more core courses opening this Fall for EE candidates to resume their training and new candidates to start. NEW for 2023...individuals can take the ATEEG core courses in any order. "Fostering Learning" Hybrid Core Course: Online, self-paced, module work opens in October with the in-person workshop starting early evening on Friday, Oct 27 and full-day Saturday, Oct 28, 2023. Location: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area; Stonecrest, GA Click Here for more details and REGISTER. The Independent Study Workshop: We are focusing on the Independent Study component that all ATEEG candidates must complete to graduate with EE Certification. This event will run as a collaborative workshop for all participants to help each other reach their independent study milestone. Taking place during the EEA Council on Outdoor Learning Symposium on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023. Location: Ford Elementary School; Acworth, GA More details about registration coming soon. Foundations of EE Core Course will be offered in 2023. Details about this workshop to be posted shortly. Contact the ATEEG program administrator if you have any questions or need more information. ATEEG Recertification
Your ATEEG certification expires five years from the date on your certificate. Maintaining certification allows you to continue your personal growth and receive professional recognition for your mastery in the theory and practice of environmental education. Contact the ATEEG Program Administrator to discuss your interest and steps for ATEEG recertification.
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Registration & Costs
- Registration forms and course details are linked above. You may pay with a credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover) when registering. Participants must pay all fees prior to the registration deadline. There is a $25 fee for returned checks; a $25 administrative fee is charged for refunds.
- The registration fee is $170 per course. Participants are required to maintain an active EEA membership. If not currently an EEA member, your first course registration fee of $200 includes a 1-yr EEA membership.
Expectations
- Participants are required to attend and participate fully in all three courses.
- Participants must complete all assignments by the specified deadline (usually 30 days post-course) and score 80% or higher.
- Participants are required to read and agree to the ATEEG Nondiscrimination Statement, the EEA Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Professional Environmental Educators in Georgia, and the EEA Confidentiality Agreement by signing the policy agreement when they participate in ATEEG.
- Participants are responsible for submitting all paperwork required to receive hours in fulfillment of the specialization coursework requirement.
- Participants are required to become members of EEA and encouraged to join the North American Association for Environmental Education.
- Participants who complete the program may be asked to volunteer as a mentor for new participants.
- After completing the program, participants will be asked to complete a professional development plan.
Withdrawal Policy
- Before the Registration Deadline: Course registration minus a $25 administrative fee will be refunded.
- After the Registration Deadline: No refund will be available for meals; however, the balance of the registration fee can be applied toward a future course.
- To withdraw, please contact the ATEEG Program Administrator.
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Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.
P.O. Box 801066 | Acworth, GA 30101 EEA does not does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program , activities, or employment. For more information on EEA's non-discrimination commitment click here . Grievance officer may be contacted at info@eealliance.org |