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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. ​Learn why EE certification is important.

ATEEG History

Certification Advisory Board Portal

​Program Details

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 
Course 1 must be completed first, but courses 2 and 3 can be taken in either order.

• Core Course 1 - Foundations of EE: To develop foundations of environmental literacy based on ecology and professional principles.​​
  
• Core Course 2 - Fostering Learning: To increase understanding of how to implement environmental education programs that foster learning. Dates: June 3-5, 2022 - Register Today
• Core Course 3 - Assessment and Evaluation: To increase participant's skills and knowledge associated with the program evaluation process that includes identifying outcomes, data collection methods, and data analysis.​​ New hybrid class format: Course will begin online in July 2022, then meet in person August 13 in Athens.

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 completing course 1.

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. You submit your project proposal after completing course 3.

Register now for the 2022 cohort!

​All in-person courses (except for hybrid format) are held at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, GA, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and ending ​at noon on Sunday.​ ​Email the ATEEG program administrator if you have any questions or need more information.

ATEEG Recertification

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. Download the recertification packet to learn how to maintain certification. 

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Submit Recertification Application

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Registration & Costs

• ​Registration forms will be linked from this page prior to each course. You may pay with a credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover). 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 for in-person workshops is $275 per course for EEA members and $305 per course for non-members. Fees include all materials, supplies, and meals.
• The lodging cost per course at CEWC is $54 for double occupancy and $108 for single occupancy.​
• The registration fee for hybrid workshops (new for 2022) is $150 per course for EEA members and $180 per course for non-members.   
  
• Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis to cover the cost of early-bird registration and double-occupancy lodging for six EEA members from south Georgia through the Murray H. Gaskins, Sr. Fund. Non-EEA members may apply, but will be charged a $30 fee to join. ​You must reside or work in one of the following counties to be eligible: Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Calhoun, Charlton, Clay, Clinch, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Pierce, Randolph, Seminole, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Ware, or Worth. Funding for professional development activities may also be available through grants listed on EEinGeorgia.org.

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: Lodging and course registration costs minus a $10 administrative fee will be refunded.
• After the Registration Deadline: No refund will be available for lodging or meals; however, the balance of the registration fee can be applied toward a future course. 
• To withdraw, please contact the ATEEG program administrator.