IEEAC Accomplishments

Statewide Leadership Clinic
The first of its kind in the country. This clinic provided the training necessary to develop leadership skills for EE professionals within the state.

Tools for Non-Formal Service Providers
This nationally recognized workshop was designed to help non-formal educators enhance their skills in preparing and leading teachertraining workshops. By bridging the gap between formal and non-formal educators, includes information on the Illinois Learning Standards, an overview of pedagogy and current developments in the field of EE, and ways to use alternative means of assessment.  Members have also provided Tools workshops to other states.

Outreach Team
The Tools Workshop was offered nationally through participation in the National EE Advancement Project’s Outreach Team project.

Centers of Regional Environmental Education (CORE²)
CORE² provides opportunities to network with your Regional Offices of Education and to partner with other EE organizations in your area to provide EE training to teachers. CORE² is funded by EETAP 2.

2002 Midwest EE Conference and Leadership Clinic
IEEAC worked with EEAI to develop the 2002 conference.

Participation in EETAP 2,
the National EE and Training Partnership grant to develop regional centers of EE within Illinois.

Illinois Green Door
IEEAC worked with the Illinois State Board of Education on a portal through which educators are able to locate EE resources.