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Recognition
Local, regional, and national leaders have recognized the GREEN Teachers Institute (GTI) for its excellence in providing quality science and environmental education programs for educators. We also have received inspiring testimonials from past participants, many of whom have gone on to create projects that enable students to participate in activities that benefit their local communities. Below is a summary of the recognition we have received, as well as examples of participants' testimonials.
Awards and Other Recognition
In 2002, The National Arbor Day Foundation bestowed the GTI with its Education Award, recognizing the GTI's leadership in providing quality professional development programs. The Foundation notes about GTI: "The result [of the GTI programs] is a greater number of teachers each year who are well-equipped to help educate students and other teachers in mini-workshops back home about the importance of environmental conservation." For more information about this award, please visit:
http://www.arborday.org/programs/Awards/2002.html
| The Science for Ohio web site, a component of the GTI program Science for Ohio, also has received recognition as an effective resource for K-12 teachers. The web site is included in the National Science Teachers Association's SciLinks, an online resource for teachers that connects them to the best science resources. Each web site included in SciLinks goes through a strict rubric before it is included in the list of SciLinks resources. Science for Ohio also is recognized by the Office of Environmental Education, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, as an excellent resource for hands-on activities. |
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| Likewise, the GREEN Teachers Institute has gained recognition from several grant-making institutions. In 1996, the advanced workshop, Environmental Education Through Inquiry, was funded by the Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF), Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. In 1997, the Environmental Education Council of Ohio convened a panel to review OEEF project grants targeted for grades K-12. Of 46 projects, only 14 were evaluated as "outstanding," one of which was the GTI advanced effort. More recently, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) approved the GTI's application for a 2003 Learning Opportunities Grant. The Learning Opportunities Grant Program is very competitive; the 2003 round had over 950 applicants, less than 18 percent of which were approved for funding. One of only four applicants from Ohio (and one of six from the Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky area), the GTI was the only university-based program in the State supported by IMLS. |   |
Local corporations, particularly Procter & Gamble and Cinergy®, also have recognized the GTI's commitment to providing quality programs for educators. Both companies have supported GTI programs since 1999.
Participant Testimonials
Read our participants' comments about their experiences with the GTI and its workshops:
- GREEN Teachers Institute (overall)
- Museum Resources for Teachers
- Science for Ohio
- Environmental Education Through Inquiry
- The Natural and Cultural History of Costa Rica