The training introduced the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Guidelines for the Initial Preparation of Environmental Educators. Environmental education is a field that has evolved significantly since its beginnings. The interactive presentation chronicles some of the highlights of this progression. It focuses on the major objectives of the field and the recent development of national standards in environmental education, which are being used in preparing both formal and nonformal environmental educators. Dr. Wilson will also be addressing how the guidelines have been accepted for formal teacher education training through NCATE.  For information about attending this event, please contact Dr. Dottie Shuman at dshuman@montreat.edu.