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Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Continuing Education

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Certified Professional Environmental Educators must renew their certification each year through participation in continuing education. 

All NAAEE accredited certification programs are founded on NAAEE's Professional Development of Environmental Educators: Guidelines for Excellence​.

Renewal Requirements

 

New Graduates

New PEEC graduates are required only to submit a Continuing Education plan using the C.E. Report Form to prepare for their first renewal. 

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Lapsed Certification

If you believe your certification has lapsed contact Risa Yost at risa.yost@ky.gov​. 

In the case your certification has lapsed, you must complete a reinstatement course in addition to the other continuing education requirements. After confirming your certification status, fill out the Reinstatement Course Application. [PDF, 381KB]

Only graduates whose certification has been lapsed for 3 years or fewer will be eligible for reinstatement, and the Reinstatement fee will be $25 for those whose certification has been lapsed for one year, $50 for two years, and $75 for three years.​​
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​What qualifies as Continuing Education?

  • Attend a conference related to EE
  • Attend a course or workshop focused on EE
  • Conduct a classroom presentation or activity using EE
  • Conduct research on EE
  • Develop an EE activity, unit of study, or curriculum
  • Lead a workshop focused on EE
  • Membership in a professional EE association
  • Mentoring - mentor someone in the field of EE
  • Mentoring - seek out and consult with an EE mentor
  • Participate in a field experience
  • Present on EE at a conference
  • Publish an article on an EE topic
  • Read a book on an EE topic
  • Read or contribute to a professional journal
  • Serve on the board, committee, or council of an EE organization
  • Use NAAEE guidelines to improve a program/workshop/etc.
  • View an educational video or documentary on an EE topic ​