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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, DC AREA
2011 INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM
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http://www.epa.gov/region3/ee/sedp.htm
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Student Environmental Development Program (SEDP)
EPA's Mission:
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to
protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA
has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the
American people and the world population.
The SEDP Mission:
SEDP is committed to cultivating a stewardship towards the
natural environment for students through an interactive,
holistic approach to environmental education. This interactive
approach encompasses hands-on classroom activities and
relevant extended learning experiences (fieldtrips). This well-
rounded program addresses a variety of environmental topics,
cultural awareness, leadership development, communications
training, career development and more - all of which the
students can take back to their schools and communities.
Beginning in 2011, EPA will sponsor with a co-sponsor to run
the program. The co-sponsor has not been determined at this
time, but will be announced in conjunction with the student
selections.
Program Overview:
SEDP, established in 1993, is a six week environmental
education, leadership development, and college preparatory
program for rising eighth graders (current seventh grade
students) in the Washington, DC metropolitan area schools,
including Maryland and Virginia. Each school may nominate
up to three seventh grade students. The nominations should be
based on the student's academic achievement (A-B students),
attendance, conduct, interest in math, science, human health,
and/or the environment. EPA plans to continue the success
of previous years by creating a class with as much racial,
cultural and economic diversity as possible.
A licensed science teacher, EPA staff, and guest lecturers
teach environmental topics, communication skills, cultural
awareness, personal development and more. Much of the
material is taught in a hands-on fashion, so each students full
participation is necessary to completely learn the material and
make the program fun and educational for all participants.
Topics addressed during the week are often supported by a
relevant fieldtrip. For example, during water week students
might visit a watershed, estuary, or a water treatment plant.
Throughout the six weeks, the students participate in
communication skills classes building towards the end of
program team skits covering an environmental or health-
related topic that they've learned during the program. The
skits will be presented to Fish and Wildlife Service staff at the
National Conservation Training Center, http://
training.fws.gov/. in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and to
EPA staff during the August 14-17 trip to Baltimore,
Washington, DC, and Shepherdstown, WV.
The students also perform their skits for EPA staff, their
families and friends at the end of program graduation, tenta-
tively scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011.
The program runs from Wednesday, July 6, 2011, to Friday,
August 19, 2011. Class hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.,
Monday - Friday. Hours may be extended on fieldtrip days.
The program is scheduled to be held at George Washington
University, located at the Foggy Bottom Metro stop.
Conditions for Participation in SEDP:
Participation in SEDP is a privilege. Students who do not
follow these rules or refuse to fully participate will be re-
moved from the program. Students are required to follow
actual workplace practices and maintain excellent atten-
dance, punctuality and conduct. Students are only allowed
to miss two days of class. Please do not submit an applica-
tion if you have a scheduling conflict.
How to Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by Earth Day, April 22,
2011, and selections will be announced by May 10, 2011.
Selected students must attend a mandatory orientation with
their parent or legal guardian. The date, time and location of
the orientation will be announced at the time of selection.
Please keep in mind that acceptance to SEDP is very com-
petitive. Space is limited to 30 students. Early applications
have a better chance of acceptance into the program.
Please fill out the application on the next page completely.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for selection.
Applications must be postmarked by Earth Day, April 22,
2011. Final selections will be announced by May 10, 2011.
Thank you for your interest in SEDP!
http://www.epa.gov/region3/ee/sedp.htm
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Student Environmental Development Program
Application Requirements:
All of the following materials must be returned together for
your application to be considered:
• A self nomination (50 - 100 words) describing why you
want to participate in SEDP, what skills and interests you
offer, and how it will prepare you for your future goals.
• A copy of your most recent report card. An application is
not complete until a report card is received.
• 3 letters of recommendation: one from your science
teacher, another school official, and a personal reference
(non-family). Each must include:
- In no more than 100 words, why this student is
recommended for the program, and
- Please include any unique obstacles the
student has encountered in pursuit of their academic
and personal goals.
- The letter must be signed by the person
completing the application and include a contact
phone number or email address.
Student Information
Last Name
Address
City
Date of Birth
First Name
State Zip
Gender
School Name
School Address
School Phone Number
School Fax Number
What jobs, extracurricular activities, and or community service
are you currently, or have been involved in that demonstrate your
level of dedication, dependability, responsibility, and or willingness
to help others?
What have you done to help protect the environment or your commu-
nity?
What talents do share with others (music, dancing, acting, etc.)?
7th-Grade Science Teacher (Primary Nominator)
Last Name
Science Teacher Phone (_
First Name
_(best time to call)
Email Address
Parent, or Guardian Information
Last Name
First Name
Relationship
Daytime Phone Number (_
Evening Phone Number (_
Cell Phone Number (
Email Address
Alternate Contact Information
Last Name First Name Relationship
Daytime Phone Number ( )
Evening Phone Number ( )
Cell Phone Number ( )
Email Address
All applications must be postmarked by April 22,2011
Apply early to increase your chances of being accepted!
Please send, or fax all the materials in one envelope to:
Maggie Gomez (3PAOO)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attn: Student Environmental Development Program
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 814-5541 or (800) 352-1973 ext. 45541
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Application Checklist:
• Application Form
• Copy of your most
recent report card
including grades,
behavior or contact
person who can
provide this
information.
• Self Nomination Essay
• 3 Letters of
Recommendation
All applications must be received by
Earth Day, April 22, 2011
Remember, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of
being accepted!
Please send, or fax all materials to:
Maggie Gomez (3PAOO)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attn: Student Environmental Development Program
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 814-5541, or (800) 352-1973 x45541
(215) 814-5102 (fax)
gomez.magdalin@epa.gov
EPA Region III
Mailcode: (3PAOO)
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103-2029
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