DOCUMENT: FULL TITLE: Creating a Regional Environmental Learning System. Volume III of A Sourcebook for Design of a Regional Environmental Learning System [Project title: Development of An Interpretive Structural Model and Strategies for Implementation Based on a Descriptive and Prescriptive Analysis of Resources for Environmental Education/Studies, Contract #300-700-4028] ANNOTATION: Volume 3 of a 6-volume set of reference reports written for the U.S. Office of Environmental Education under a contract supervised by Walter J. Bogan. AUTHORED PRIMARILY BY THE DAYTON, OHIO RESEARCH TEAM OF FITZ, ET AL., this report includes two big charts, titled "Fig. 4-1, Steps in the Resolution Cycle" and "A Normative Model of Environmental Education" The report text is available on microfiche, however ERIC's filming operation could not accommodate the two oversize charts, which are not included in the microfiche. The two charts are now available only in the IASIS File or through those libraries which might have copies of the report, as listed in WorldCatalog database. ERIC Abstract: This volume focuses on elaborating the concept and design of a Regional Environmental Learning System (RELS). Chapters are devoted to close examination of concept and design including: (1) introduction, (2) definition of RELS, (3) RELS structure and operation, (4) dealing with environmental issues through RELS, (5) mobilizing interest in RELS, (6) experimenting with a RELS, and (6) institutionalization of RELS. Appendices include sources of theoretical models for the RELS and a bibliography. NOTE: For related documents, see SE 030 969-974 and ED173 172. Two oversize charts - A Normative Model of Environmental Education - and Figure 4.1 Steps in the Issue Resolution Cycle - removed due to difficulty in filming. (RE) ERIC ACCESSION NO:ED187569; Clearinghouse: SE030971. AVAILABILITY: EDRS Price - MF01/PC08 Plus Postage. World Catalog ACCESSION NO: 7664288