The purpose of advanced training is to provide Texas Master Naturalists an opportunity to focus their interests on one—or a few—specific topics that interest them. Advanced training promotes continued learning and development and provides the experienced Master Naturalist with tools to work in more advanced volunteer efforts.
The Chapter Training & Education Committee will use the following criteria when reviewing and approving Advanced Training Opportunities.
Does the Advanced Training opportunity:
1. Promote continued learning and development of naturalist skills?
2. Provide Master Naturalists with knowledge and skills to work in volunteer efforts?
3. Direct trained volunteers toward specific programs in need of their services?
4. Provide practical information and training for application in volunteer efforts?
5. Take advantage of local partnerships?
6. Provide Master Naturalists an opportunity to focus their interests in one or a few specific topics?
7. Build on the core curriculum initially provided by the local chapter?
8. Provide natural resource management issues and information applicable to Mid-Coast Texas?
TMN State and Mid-Coast Chapter guidelines require that Advanced Training opportunities meet criteria 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. It is suggested that the remaining criteria also be a part of the opportunity.