ATEEG 2026 Graduates: Kasey Bozeman, Rachael Osborne, Laila Hudda, Charlee Glenn, and Heather Hayes
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in GA (ATEEG)
Environmental educators fill many roles and work with a variety of audiences to build awareness about our environmental issues, boost confidence in using appropriate skills to address environmental concerns, and encourage others to take action in their local communities. ATEEG's nationally-accredited, professional certification program in environmental education is intended for you, the formal educator or the non-formal educator. But this certification is not limited to a K-12 educator. Other EE leaders can also benefit from professional EE Certification including education administrators, EE curriculum developers, cultural and/or environmental interpreters, sustainability educators, environmental and/or conservation professionals, state and county agents, Extension office staff, faith-based organization leaders, EE non-profits, parks and recreation/outdoor education organizations, youth program leaders, Girl and Boy Scouts leaders, citizen science programs, or other professionals working or volunteering in the environmental and outdoor learning field. Having EE Certification can advance your career, promote environmental literacy, improve the quality of environmental education in your organization or local community, and support professionalism in the field of environmental education. Georgia's EE certification is founded on the Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills: Guidelines for Excellence developed by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The ATEEG program is offered through the Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) in partnership with the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. |
We are building a professional community in the field of environmental education and invite you to join us! |
EE Certification Requirements: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 certification requirements to graduate. Your initial EE certification is valid for five (5) years.
1. Core Courses Core courses are offered yearly and usually more than once in a given year, based on demand. Candidates must enroll, participate in, and successfully complete each course to earn credit. If your schedule allows, ATEEG encourages, though not required, that candidates try to complete all three courses in the same year. To provide flexibility, candidates can start with any of the core courses offered. For each of the three (3) core courses, participants complete online, asynchronous work FIRST, then attend a 1 - 1.5 day in-person workshop with instructors held at various locations across the state. The core courses are:
The 2026 schedule for upcoming course offerings and other ATEEG events is listed in the color boxes on the right of this page. Registrations and more details about these courses/events are linked to each of the course/event black buttons. Just click on the buttons to learn more. 2. Specialization Hours Specialization hours are earned when attending professional development opportunities (workshops, trainings, conferences, etc...) that advances the candidate's EE knowledge and skills. Candidates begin accruing the required 30 hours once registered and participating in an individual's first core course. More details regarding the specialization hours requirement are covered in an ATEEG Orientation meeting all new ATEEG candidates attend with the Program Administrator once enrolled in their first core course. 3. Independent Study The Independent Study is the culminating project that allows EE Certification candidates to apply and demonstrate their EE knowledge and skills in an area of interest. The candidate starts the Independent Study process after having completed all three (3) core courses. ATEEG runs a Zoom mini-workshop during the summer months to talk specifically about the EE Certification requirement. In addition, the Independent Study is always addressed in each of the core courses to help participants understand how the course topics set candidates up for success with this certification requirement. |
2026 CALENDAR
Summer Combo Course: Introduction to Environmental Literacy & Fostering Learning in EE courses
This combo course offering allows EE certification candidates to complete two (2) of the three (3) required, core courses together. Participants will have online modules to work on their own + attend an In-Person workshop with ATEEG instructors. The In-Person workshop will meet on Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12 at the Wells-Brown House in Stone Mountain, GA. A BONUS for all participants...you will receive Project WET Educator Training and Professional Development hours, as well, with focus on Project WET's Water in Earth Systems curriculum. Independent Study Seminar:
Join us for a Zoom meeting to discuss the Independent Study process all EE Certification candidates execute as part of their certification requirements. This online discussion will be casual and interactive as we take you through all the elements of the IS. Let us help you get off to a solid start. The Zoom meeting will take place on June 9th @ 5:30pm. Fall Combo Course:
Introduction to Environmental Literacy & Fostering Learning in EE courses This combo course runs in 2 parts... asynchronous online modules + a 2-day In-Person workshop covering two (2) of the three (3) required, core courses for EE Certification. The In-Person workshop meets Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24 in Watkinsville/ Athens area (Location TBA). ATEEG Recertification Is it time? 
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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 [email protected] |