Goals

1. Develop 18 regional networks and strategies to strengthen environmental education programs in schools and communities.
   
   
2. Secure commitment by public-private decision makers and institutions to ensure implementation of strategic priorities.

Outcomes of the Process

• Increased awareness and promotion of quality environmental education programs at the state level and in communities across Washington.
• Increased efficiency, networking, synergy, and new initiatives among providers of environmental education.
• Mobilization of thousands of practitioners and stakeholders to address the link between education and sustainability.
• Clarified roles of environmental education stakeholders responsible for addressing strategies identified in the state and local plans.
• Stronger leadership for environmental education initiatives.

Outcomes of Implementation

• Advancement toward environmental literacy and a sustainable society.
• Improved test scores and graduation rates as more students are exposed to rigorous, relevant, hands-on, interdisciplinary programs of study and assessment.
• Enhanced teacher training as environmental education resources are utilized to address outcome-based curriculum and assessment.
• Increased awareness of and involvement in environmental education programs provided by communities throughout the state.
• Increased public and private funding for quality environmental education programs.
• Use of quality environmental education programs, tools, and materials to address the missions and priorities of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and other state agencies.

• Collaboration across sectors to provide a seamless program for “life-long learning” about both the natural and built environments.

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