MEECS Teacher Training Opportunities

Each MEECS (Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support) curriculum unit requires a four to six-hour training workshop. Workshops are presented by trainers trained, in one or all of the five units, as part of the training of trainers (TOT) program.

Teacher trainings may be hosted by local school districts and conducted by faculty/staff within that district who participated in the TOT events. Statewide and regional trainings are offered intermittently and Science, Mathematics and Technology Centers throughout Michigan also host training events.

Hosting a MEECS Training Event
(View specific steps and timeline at DEQ Website)

• Determine if a local trained trainer is available.
• If not, contact CMU/SMTC to schedule a trainer or locate one through DEQ website.
• Determine budget for the event, including:
  - Trainer honorarium
  - Room and refreshments
  - Publicity
  - Materials kits per participant
• Establish registration fee to cover expenses.
• Promote event and take registrations.
• Order materials kits from CMU/EMC
• Host event
• Complete and submit paperwork to CMU/SMTC.

Refer to the checklist to the right for the process of hosting a teacher training event.

If you are a teacher seeking training, please visit the web site of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to view a schedule of workshops.