Objective: Bring information about environmental education to students, parents and educators from kindergarten through college, as well as to business, industry and communities across the state. Use every appropriate means of communication, including electronic networks and databases.
Explanation: The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources should research and act as a clearinghouse for existing environmental education materials and resources. These materials and resources should be marketed to educators, students, parents and the general public. Through exploration of new electronic networks and reliable print media, the clearinghouse can build effective paths to individuals, communities and groups often left off the communications grapevine.
Action:
Develop and maintain a North Carolina Environmental Education Clearinghouse to serve educators, students, parents and others with questions, problems, or solutions related to environmental education.
Employ electronic communications tactics as well as more traditional means to collect all appropriate environmental education information and market this information to customers across the state. Utilize existing newsletters, bulletins, electronic networks and related media to disseminate educational information.
Collect and disseminate information about opportunities for environmental education internships, workshops, seminars and funding. One example is the existing Teacher's Guide to Environmental Education Programs and Resources. Prepare pointers to direct customers to other organizations, individuals and sources with environmental education information.
Assist North Carolina's environmental education centers in sharing successes and opportunities with one another and with citizens interested in environmental education. |
