Developing and Writing Effective CEQA Documents

Online

Learn a step-by-step approach to preparing and writing CEQA documents. Project managers will learn how to set up their projects to improve author efficiency, effectiveness and client satisfaction. CEQA authors will gain skills for writing clear, concise CEQA sections that address client needs. Editors will receive a complete overview of the document preparation process and their role in that process. In this activities-based workshop, you will discuss outlining, write sections, develop techniques for tracking references and critique project start-up packets and other materials.

CEUs

1.2

Section Number

244PRC159

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 12 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded lectures as well as at least one mandatory live Zoom session with the instructor(s). Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 2 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.

This course is open May 13, 2025 – May 16, 2025, with mandatory live sessions on May 13-May 16 9:30 AM-1:00 PM PST and optional, but highly recommended, live sessions May 13-May 16 1:00 - 2:00 PM PST.

Attendance of the mandatory live sessions is required to receive credit for this course.

We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on last day of class, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.

Refund Deadline: May 6, 2025. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received by the Refund deadline: 5/6/2025. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program

Discounts

APA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.

AEP

CEQA10

10% discount on final elective course for students who enroll and pre-pay for all five courses in the program. A code will be provided for enrollment upon application approval.

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Schedule

Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri., May 13th, 2025 to May 16th, 2025, 9:30am to 1:00pm

Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri., May 13th, 2025 to May 16th, 2025, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Fees

$500

Instructors

Antero Rivasplata

Antero Rivasplata is an Expert Consultant with ICF. He specializes in CEQA compliance and general plan preparation. He has worked on a variety of projects as either project manager or CEQA advisor including: CEQA-NEPA documents for transportation projects, EIRs for general plan updates, environmental documents for schools, and environmental documents for water supply projects. He is a co-author of Practical CEQA, published by Solano Press and the editor of the Association of Environmental Professionals’ (AEP) quarterly “Environmental Assessor.” Terry is a member of the American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and the AEP. Read more about Terry Rivasplata

Ellen Unsworth

Ellen Unsworth is a senior manager at ICF International and works on a wide variety of document types, including CEQA and NEPA reports and paleontological reports. She has an MS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (geology, biology, and tech comm) from Boise State University, Idaho; is certified by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences; and holds a certificate of language proficiency in Danish.