Professional Development

In the ever-changing world and field of environmental education, we understand how valuable continuing education is to our members. This is why PAEE is excited and proud to announce our newly formed Professional Development Committee. This committee is devoted to bringing PAEE members meaningful, engaging and relevant monthly professional development sessions at no cost to PAEE members. ​Topics will vary by month and will be aligned to the NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence for Professional Development of Environmental Educators. 

The PAEE Professional Development Annual Themes are: Best Practices in Teaching, Assessment and Evaluation, Promoting Inclusivity, Research in an Evolving EE Field, and Best Business Practices. They are an adaptation of the NAAEE professional development framework themes for environmental educators and were chosen to collectively represent significant realms of environmental education.

​We hope this Committee’s work helps you to expand your knowledge, make connections and reflect and assess your practices. Check this page for updates as information on speakers and registration becomes available.

Upcoming Opportunities

Connecting Youth to Local Watersheds

Wednesday, June 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Connecting youth to their local watersheds is crucial to developing environmental awareness and lifelong stewardship. The Nurture Nature Center, a non-profit in Easton, PA, combines science, art, and community dialogue to support learning about local environmental issues, and recently developed new programming for youth that creates connections to local watersheds. The programming is designed for non-formal settings with activities that educate, build stewardship, and foster resilience. Importantly, it focuses on the local landscape so youth learn and appreciate how waterways are present in their everyday lives. Topics include: a global to local look at water availability and use, watershed health, watershed stewardship, and flooding. The program is built around NNC’s three pronged approach, incorporating science education, arts-based approaches to learning, and connections to the local community (including illustrated local watershed maps). The programming was developed and offered as part of a “Watershed Explorers Club” in the spring of 2025. This presentation will provide an overview of the programming and key lessons learned in its development and implementation. While the programming itself is local to the Lehigh Valley area, its structure and general content is one that could be applied to any PA watershed.
 
Free for PAEE Members, $5 for nonmembers
 

In Person PAEE NE Region Event

Wednesday, June 4 from 2:30-5:00 PM

PAEE Northeast Region Mixer
You are cordially invited to a mocktail mixer event for environmental education! Welcome all formal and non-formal educators, including teachers, administrators, and field instructors. Light refreshments courtesy of PAEE.
 
What to Expect:
2:30pm – Networking & Socializing
3-4pm – Tour of Center
4-5pm – ELIT Hub meeting (hybrid)
📍William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center at Lacawac Sanctuary
🗓️ June 4th from 2:30-5pm.

Do you have an idea or an opportunity for our Professional Development Series? Contact us!

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