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Advanced Technology Environmental and 
Energy Center
Best Practices
Guide for Developing
Educational Programs:
Environmental and Energy Technology 

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Acknowledgments 
The Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) would like to 
recognize and thank the many and varied people who have contributed to and refined 
ATEEC’s knowledge and expertise, allowing us to develop this material. Expert 
instructors, content experts, administrators, and industry practitioners who have 
participated in ATEEC’s projects over the years have been an invaluable resource. 
Special recognition goes to the following organizations and project participants: 
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ATEEC Fellows Institutes 
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ATEEC Sustainable Energy Education and Training Workshops 
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ATEEC and Partnership for Environmental Technology Education 
(PETE) Instructor Resource Conferences
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ATEEC Defining the Field forums and occupational analyses 
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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and their environmental 
technology students and graduates
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PETE Tribal College Fellows Institutes 
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National Visiting Committee 
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National Science Foundation  
This material is based upon work funded in part by the Advanced Technological 
Education Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The opinions expressed 
in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent NSF policy. 
Copyright 2014 ATEEC

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Best Practices Guide for Developing 
Educational Programs:
Environmental and Energy Technology 
Part I 
Introduction ...................................................................................... 
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About Us ................................................................................... 
1
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Starting Your Program ................................................................... 
1
Analyzing Your Program ......................................................................... 
6
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Labor Market Assessment ................................................................ 
6
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Needs Analysis ............................................................................ 
8
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Targeted Occupational Analysis ..................................................... 
8
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Learning Support Analysis .......................................................... 
13
Designing and Developing Your Program ................................................... 
14
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Curriculum Development .............................................................. 
15
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Facilities, Supplies, and Equipment ................................................. 
20
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Partnerships ............................................................................. 
24
Implementing Your Program ................................................................. 
29
Evaluating and Maintaining Your Program .................................................. 
33