Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Course Application and Schedule

2025-26 Course

The application for the 2025-26 Professional Environmental Educator Certification Course is now available. Applications will be accepted through September but are prioritized as they are received and enrollment is limited to the first 17 applicants.

To apply, complete the Professional Environmental Education Certification 2025-26 Course Application Form.

For questions about the application process, course format or requirements, please contact risa.yost@ky.gov.

2025-26 Workshop Schedule

Workshop 1 - October 24-25, 2025, Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory, Crab Orchard

Workshop 2 - December 5-6, 2025, JM Feltner 4-H Camp, London

Workshop 3 - February 26-28, 2026, Nazareth Retreat Center, Nazareth

Workshop 4 - March 27-28, 2026, Cave Research Foundation Hamilton Valley Facility, Cave City

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Lodging and Meals

Lodging is typically in shared rooms, with bunk beds. Meals will be provided on-site, mostly prepared in on-site kitchens, with dietary restrictions taken into account. Costs of lodging and meals are included in the workshop registration fee.

Participants are welcome to make their own arrangements, such as staying in a hotel nearby and bringing their own food, but they will be responsible for the additional cost.

Course Materials

Students not already certified in the current Project WET, Project WILD, or Project Learning Tree guides will be required to order these books through KEEC. Each book contains EE lesson plans and activities that will be referenced throughout the course.

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Code of Ethics

In order to participate in the course, all applicants must sign the Code of Ethics, which includes the following statement:

Standard 1.1. The educator will clearly differentiate between education and advocacy when conducting EE programs, allowing students to decide for themselves where they stand on environmental issues. The educator will refrain from making personal advocacy statements when teaching about environmental issues.

Full Code of Ethics [PDF, 166KB]

Applicants who have questions or concerns about the Code of Ethics should contact wesley.bullock@ky.gov.

Course Costs

The costs associated with the course are:

Workshop fees: $250 per workshop (4 total, lodging and meals included)
Project Curriculum Guides: Up to $90
Transportation: variable

*Some participants reduce costs by seeking employer assistance and ridesharing.