eeCREDENTIALS
About eeCREDENTIALS
The eeCREDENTIALS program is designed to equip leaders in the field of environmental education with the skills, tools, and resources needed to advance environmental literacy across the Commonwealth. With an updated format, each season will provide a new opportunity for educators to join a cohort and become part of a network of eeLEADERS. There will also be opportunities to join individual eeCOURSES during each cohort.
Think of an eeCREDENTIAL as a micro-credential or a certificate that can be earned by completing a series of courses, designed to increase your knowledge and skills in a certain area. eeCOURSES are the building blocks for earning eeCREDENTIALS. eeCOURSES are intended to build key competencies in a particular subject or focus area. Each one operates asynchronously and will require a total time commitment of 12-15 hours. eeCOURSES include a variety of tasks and assignments that are thoughtfully designed to engage participants in active learning experiences. They include specified due dates for each module, and in some cases, periodic Zoom meetings. All of our eeCOURSES are moderated or facilitated by professionals in the field. Moderators will provide feedback and grades for all submitted assignments, and they will be available to answer questions regarding tasks or assignments.
eeCOURSES and subsequently eeCREDENTIALS provide environmental educators an opportunity to dive deeper into pools of knowledge they want to specialize in. Participants earn badges, certificates, and recognition throughout their journey in the program. Completion of eeCOURSES, and especially an eeCREDENTIAL, offers a formal way to demonstrate commitment, understanding, and proficiency in more specialized areas of environmental education.
If you have any questions about eeCredentials or eeCourses, contact brittany@kaee.org.
“I've planted a lot of seeds, but they're only just beginning to sprout after all that work. And that's cool. I realize now that that's the whole point of this program. You're not going pull off some fantastic event and be ‘one and done.’ It's a process of relationship building that will continue, hopefully, for as long as I’m doing environmental education.”
-Roberta Burnes, Green Community eeLEADER
Registration Details
Spring 2026 eeCOURSES are open for registration! Join our Green Community Leader cohort for their elective opportunity beginning May 18 and ending June 28. Available courses include EE210, ENV240, along with CEG230 and EE410 offered as a regional learning opportunity. . Participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside folks across the Southeast states. Each course is limited to 20 participants and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for one or more courses, and learn with us.
Cost per Course
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KAEE Members: $129
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Non-Members: $149
Pay online via credit card or Apply Pay. Pay offline options are available to pay by check or request an invoice. Each eeCOURSE has an accompanying syllabus that includes important details. Please review the syllabus before registering to ensure the course meets your needs, and you are fully aware of the time commitment.
Spring 2026 Opportunities | May 18 - June 28
eeCREDENTIALS We Offer
“I loved the program! I feel so much more confident moving forward in my career with the tools provided in this program.”