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​ATEEG ​Certification Program

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. 

Why is EE Certification important?

ATEEG History

Certification Advisory Board Portal

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.

• Foundations of EE:  Formerly referred to as CC1, this core course focuses on the foundations of environmental literacy you need to know.  Environmental literacy concepts are based on ecology and professional principles.
• Fostering Learning:  This core course, formerly referred to as CC2, is designed to increase your understanding of how to implement environmental education programs that foster learning. 
• Assessment and Evaluation:  A third course in our ATEEG series. Formerly referred to as CC3, we aim to increase participant's skills and knowledge associated with the program evaluation process that includes identifying outcomes, data collection methods, and data analysis.​​  

2. Specialization Workshops
Specialization workshops are any professional development opportunity offered in the state that advances the  participant's content knowledge and skills. You may begin accruing the required 30 workshop hours after participating in your first core course.

3. Independent Study
Independent study is the culminating project that allows participants 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.

Upcoming 2023 ATEEG Courses​

​New Hybrid Core Courses are being offered in 2023!  Mark your calendars and register for workshops to hold your spot now.  New for 2023...participants can take core courses in any order.  Click on the course for details.

Fostering Learning:   STARTING UP SOON!
March 24-25, 2023 
Fayetteville, GA

Assessment and Evaluation:
May 6, 2023
UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Athens, GA

More workshop dates TBA for 2023

Contact the ATEEG program administrator if you have any questions or need more information.

ATEEG Recertification

The 2020 Cohort

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 $10 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.

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​Withdrawal Policy

• Before the Registration Deadline:  Course registration minus a $10 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.