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

College in High School, Sustainability Flash Lab

Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 PM (FREE)

Join Linda Neely Yurasits from the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School (CIHS) program for an in-depth look at how dual enrollment can transform the way students engage with real-world science. This session highlights GEOL 1330: Sustainability Flash Lab, an innovative, hands-on course that introduces high school students to foundational concepts in sustainability, environmental systems, and human–earth interactions.

Participants will learn how CIHS partners with schools to expand access to rigorous university-level coursework, support teacher credentialing, and ensure high-quality student experiences. We will explore the structure of GEOL 1330, sample learning activities, and the ways the Sustainability Flash Lab model encourages inquiry, problem-solving, and data-driven thinking.

Free to all, registration is required.