EDUCATIONAL CLASS INFORMATION
Central Texas Water Safety Coalition Partners and Links ..
- Danger Without Intentions,
http://www.dangerwithoutintentions.com/
- Alcohol & Drug Awareness Programs
- Boating & Water Information Safety
- Education & Safety Awareness
- Student Behavior & Truancy Awareness
- Victim's Impact / Drunk Driving Panels
- Lower Colorado Water Authority, http://www.lcra.org/envedu/education.html
- Natural Science Education and Recreation Programs - Offered at LCRA's natural science centers and led by a trained staff of educators, these programs provide children and adults with hands-on, outdoor opportunities to experience the natural world, expand on concepts learned in books or the classroom, and develop appreciation of the Colorado River basin's natural resources.
- PowerHouse Program - This energy program incorporates technology and real-world data by encouraging students and their parents to become "detectives" of their home's energy consumption. This dynamic program allows educators to connect the classroom with home and community in a "powerful" way.
- Teacher Development Workshops - Providing today's K-12 educator with effective hands-on resources to complement classroom curriculum is crucial to creating lifelong learners and natural resource stewards. Workshop topics include water education and conservation, wildlife ecology and conservation, archeological and cultural history, and land stewardship.
- Texas Leadership Institute - Created to develop community leadership and economic development skills, this program enhances the ability of small- to medium-sized Texas communities to plan for and achieve sustainable local development. More than 5,000 elected public officials, business and community leaders have attended institute workshops.
- National Association of State Boating Law Administrators http://www.nasbla.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3291 ,link takes you to their site for the following types of Boater Education Information and/or Classes:
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National Water Safety Congress,
http://www.watersafetycongress.org/eduprograms.shtml (Link
for Educational Programs)
- The National Water Safety Congress is dedicated to promoting safe use of both private and public water resources in the United States of America.
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Nobody's Waterproof,
http://www.nobodyswaterproof.com/boatereducation.html (site
provides various links to agencies providing classes and great
information on why boaters education classes are important.
- Online Boaters Education Courses
- BoatEd
- BoaterExam.com
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department,
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/learning/boater_education/
(Link to many types of Boating Safety and Education Programs)
- Boating Safety -Topics include: Water Safety Digest: Boating Laws; Texas Handbook of Boating Laws; Life Jackets (PFDs); Buoys and Markers; Weather Signs; Boating Quiz
- Boater Education -Includes: Class Schedule by City; Class Schedule by Date; Online Course; Home Study Course; Replace Certification Card
- The Expedition School,
http://www.expeditionschool.org/ , many types of classes and
fun activities they cover;
- Hiking, biking, sea kayaking, mountaineering, trekking, stand up paddle, SP lessons, surfing, WFA training, lifegarding, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, freshwater fishing, etc.
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United States Coast Guard,
http://nws.cgaux.org/visitors/pe_visitor/index.html (Link
for Boating Education classes)
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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United States Power Squadrons,
http://www.usps.org/e_stuff/public_ed.htm
- One of the main goals of the United States Power Squadrons is “boating safety through education”—we believe that an educated boater is a safer boater. USPS provides many skill building opportunities to the general public through a variety of courses, seminars, and marine-related guides. Our instructors are certified regarding their ability to teach and to use of modern instructional techniques. All classes are fun and informative, and bring you into contact with other boaters
- Travis County Underage Drinking Prevention, www.co.travis.tx.us/county_attorney/Underage_Drinking_Pgm/default.asp
