What is capacity building ?

Environmental educators use the term 'Capacity Building' to refer to the process of developing the structures, funding, and programs needed to create and sustain comprehensive environmental education programs at the state and local level. It includes developing effective leaders, organizations, and partnerships. To find our more about capacity building click here to visit the NAAEE website.

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Organizational Assessment Tool:

The 'Organization Assessment Tool' (OAT) is a self-assessment tool that can be used by the leaders of EE organizations to increase the effectiveness of their organizations. It was written to promote learning and growth within environmental education organizations. Click here for further information about the 'The Organizational Assessment Tool' (OAT).

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Leadership Clinic Manual:

The 'Leadership Clinic Manual' provides detailed information about how to organize and conduct a participant driven meeting. The manual is a sourcebook of information and ideas for designing shared learning events for teams using the 'Leadership Clinic' approach. The manual's purpose is to provide users with the process and tools to design a clinic, conference, workshop, or meeting. Please note that the manual is only available through Leadership Clinic Training Clinics.

Click here for further information on upcoming Leadership Clinic Training Clinics.

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Steps Toward Success: Lessons from the EETAP States Program

Gain insight into issues that can decide the success or failure of a project but which are too often assumed to take care of themselves. EE leaders undertaking capacity building work will find Steps Toward Success a helpful reminder of the broader concerns that need to be addressed in most projects. The booklet summarizes lessons learned by participants in the EETAP States Program (2000-2005).

To read or download the publication click here: Steps Toward Success PDF. You will need an Adobe reader to view this file.