Minnesota Association for Environmental Education

https://minnesotaee.org

At MAEE, our mission is to advance environmental education in Minnesota by supporting and connecting environmental educators, advocates and allies.  Our vision is a world in which all people value and feel connected to our environment.

Organization Type: Educational Consultants or Service/Product Providers – for example: Curriculum provider or teacher training; Professional organizations for educational professionals; Educational teaching and research organizations, Non-Profit

Locations Served: Entire State

Contact: Jess Paulson, MAEE Board Member

Email: maeeinfo@gmail.com

Types of Resources Offered:

Training, Professional or Specialty Advice, Connections/Network, Funding/Grants

Cost to the School for Resources Offered:

 Mostly Free: may require a small participation or materials fee

Best Practices Ares for Assistance:

0. Organizational Leadership

3. Widespread Communication: District/School communicate activities and accomplishments to families, students, staff, and stakeholders., 6. Community Leadership: District/School contribute their experience to professional and community organizations to foster green school capacity beyond their borders., 7. Advanced Recognition: District/School seek advanced recognition through programs like Green Ribbon, LEED, or others.

1. Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs

7. Community Spaces:  Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use.

2. Improved Health and Wellness

None of the Above

3. Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

1. Integrated Environmental Education: Environmental education is integrated throughout the curriculum., 2. Outdoor Learning: Outdoor learning experiences are provided ., 3. Teacher Training: Environmental education training is offered to teachers., 4. Environmental Career Preparation: The curriculum connects to environmental career readiness., 5. Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects ., 6. Community Engagement: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.

Additional Detail:

Our role at MAEE is to support educators by providing training, professional development, mini-grants/scholarships and connect them through a state-wide network of educators an annual conference and other networking events throughout the year.