PEEC 2026-2028 Cohort Application
Please complete this application by June 30, 2026.This form's settings allow for applicants to edit their form after submission until the deadline.

In addition to completing this application form, a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, colleague, or someone familiar with your work also needs to be submitted to peecprogram@gmail.com by June 30th 2026. Those invited to participate in the 2026-2028 cohort will be notified no later than July 31, 2026.  

Questions can be sent to peecprogram@gmail.com. 
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Email *
First name *
Last name *
Home street address  *
Home city/town *
Home zip code *
Preferred phone number *
Place of employment (those currently employed in formal and/or nonformal education and outreach (including college level) are eligible). *
Job title *
How would you characterize your place of work? (Select all that apply) *
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Work street address *
Work city *
Work zip code *
Work phone *
How do you identify your gender? (optional)
How would you describe your ethnicity? (optional)
How many years have you been working in education and/or outreach? *
Please list the topics you have experience teaching/providing outreach.   *
What type of educator would you categorize yourself? *
Please rate your level of experience in the following teaching methods on a scale of 1 (low amount) to 5 (high amount) *
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Lecture
Lab
Guided/Interpretive walk or tour
Field investigations
Problem-based learning
Play-based learning
Coorperative/Group learning
Experiential Learning
Reflection
Inquiry-based Learning
Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)
Learning Cycle
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #1: "Environmental Literacy" using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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Questioning, analysis, and interpretation skills
Environmental processes and systems
Skills for understanding and addressing environmental issues
Personal and civic responsibility
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #2: "Foundations of Environmental Education" using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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Fundamental characteristics and goals of environmental education
How environmental education is implemented
The evolution of the field of environmental education
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #3: "Professional Responsibilities of the Environmental Educators" using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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Exemplary environmental education practice
Emphasis on education, not advocacy
Ongoing learning and professional development
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #4: "Planning and Implementing Environmental Education"  using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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Knowledge of learners
Knowledge of instructional methodologies
Planning for instruction
Knowledge of environmental education materials and resources
Technologies that assist learning
Settings for instruction
Curriculum planning
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #5: "Fostering Learning and Promoting Inclusivity"  using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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A climate for learning about and exploring the environment
An inclusive and collaborative learning environment
Flexible and responsible instruction
Please rate your level of experience with the NAAEE Theme #6: "Assessment and Evaluation"  using a scale of 1 (low experience) to 5 (high experience). Before answering, please visit the NAAEE Professional Development for Environmental Educators document. The core competencies begin on pg. 12. (Please open this link in a separate tab for ease in completing these questions).   *
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Learning outcomes
Assessment that is part of instruction
Evaluating programs
Please select the main target audience(s) for your current outreach and/or education efforts: *
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How did you learn about this course? *
Please list your current environmental education certifications and memberships in professional organizations (please include where the certification was issued and/or where the professional organization is located). *
What do you hope to gain from becoming a certified environmental educator through the PEEC Program (max 500 words).  *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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