Professional Membership:

School, governmental, and not-for-profit agencies are eligible to join at this level. Memberships at this level receive one copy of the UPDATE newsletter four times per membership year, and may identify three official representatives who may vote in elections, hold a board position, and receive member discounts at EEAI sponsored events/partner discounts. In the event that the identified organizational representatives cannot attend an EEAI event, the organization may send any three people to the event under the organizational membership.

The purpose of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois is to maintain a vital network that supports and advances quality environmental education throughout the state.

Goals

• To advocate and facilitate formal and non-formal educator staff development that is aligned with state and national standards.
• To provide an effective organizational structure offering environmental educators increased services and opportunities for greater involvement. 
• To promote and enhance professional communications among environmental educators. 

Membership Benefits and Services

• Quality Professional Development Opportunities
• Annual Mini Grant and Award Programs
• Region-specific Support Networks
• Informative Newsletter and Website
• Annual Conference
• Voting Privileges
• Opportunity to Serve on Board of Directors 

EEAI is governed by an elected Board of Directors which includes two to three Regional Directors from among the five regions of the state. Upon receiving your membership application, additional information will be sent to you regarding your region and current membership activity.