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1 f� 4 A 7Rt The EE Advocate Page 6 ': ( EETAP Cases 117orkshop, coot. ) p 'What � ^ j , 0X4 The team explored and developed " seed" cases through the �' V ha t �s JVe w � facilitation of Tania Madfes of WestEd (WestEd is an education � laboratory serving four western states ) . Cases are candid , With EETAP ? e Au dramatic , highly readable first person accounts of events or by Dr. g usto Medina series of events that offer a problem-based snapshot of an Project Director, EETAP on - the -job dilemma . Read alone , they offer an almost virtual experience of walking in another ' s shoes and the opportunity for In developing the Year 2 - 3 work plan , EETAP partners self- reflection , In a group discussion , cases are especially incorporated diversity within many activities . Following are powerful , allowing different points of view to be aired and updates of activities with a focus on diversity. examined . The storylines of the cases will involve interactions With teachers , administrators , volunteers , community members , EETAP States Program colleagues , and students . The various quandaries described in NEEAP is assisting States that identified diversity as one of their the cases arise during those interactions . Each case in the Primary goals . California is developing capacity for diverse collection will provide an opportunity to examine a number of environmental education (EE) stakeholders in collaboration with issues as they occur in the real world of environmental the California Alliance for Bilingual Education (CABE) . They are education . The questions posed by the authors deal with launching a state wide EE plan and coordinating state relationships , personalities , strategies , equity , workshop government outreach strategies . Oklahoma has created a delivery and follow - up , and program administration and support . consortium of diverse stakeholders within the state and is undertaking a survey of state EE needs . Read more about these Cases are powerful discussion catalysts . Good discussion can and other EETAP States on pages 4- 5 . help people dig into a case and learn things that assist them in thinking differently about issues . Deliberations stimulated Demonstration Communities Program through discussion can help people to : NEEAP is working with the Opportunities Industrialization Center to develop a community EE vision and goals . The Demonstration Spot issues and frame problems in ambiguous situations Communities met at the NAAEE conference for a symposium on Interpret situations from multiple perspectives P P P P evaluation of needs and program development. Read " ` Building Identify crucial decision points and possibilities for Community ' at NAAEE " on page 1 and " Spotlight on the action Demonstration Communities on page 8 for more information . y Recognize benefits and potential risks inherent in any course of action Provide EE Training to Urban-based Organizations Identify and test principles in real situations Project Learning Tree (PLT) , Project Water Education for Teachers Generate new principles that guide actions . P P g (WET) , and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are building urban The EETAP Cases Workshop was a successful and positive partnerships in Atlanta , Cincinnati , and Richmond . WET is heading the effort in Atlanta by choosing educators from three experience . Several participants stated that it was the best professional development experience they had attended . A total schools for training in EETAP partner programs as well as the concept "Environment as an Integrating Context" from the State of eigh " seed"seed cases were started and reviewed . Working in ~ mall gl'OL1pS , participants read each other ' s cases and provided Education and Environment Roundtable . WWF is working with the Cincinnati Zoo , which is leading the effort with the Greater constructive feedback on how to improve the cases . Over the next eight months the team will continue to work together to Cincinnati Environmental Educators . PLT is heading up the effort develop the " seed" cases . The team will meet again in Winter in Richmond and partnering with the Urban League in VA . 200 ; to review and critique the cases before completing final drafts , editing , and testing . Watch for the casebook release in Relationships with Professional Education Associations PLT is providing professional development in EE at the next early 200'l . National Alliance for Black School Educators annual meeting . "'Through our combined experiences and world views we hope to not only clarify For more information about these diversity related activities , contact EETAP. Also read " EETAP Cases Workshop : EE and our o w § beliefs , but create a tool on Cultural Diversity " in this issue for another diversity -related e § vironinental education and cultural activity. n� diversity that will serve as a springboard CrbI��C -Of �TBtlITx1I �efiD�LC�S -� � $ u � < ` for others to discuss the values and issues IJ"� ��xs��o� v� sc�nsin- ste� e�s PQi�� Yj volved in creating a more inclusive Meld. 99 — Augusto Medina, EETAP ; Lisa LaRocque and Alma Galvan, Project del Rio