This guide was the first of its kind for public supported Resident Outdoor Environmental Education Programs (ROEEP) in California. The document contains an instrument which will identify the strengths and possible areas of improvement for specific resident outdoor environmental education programs. The instrument and procedures were field tested. The purposes of the document are: (1) to provide standards for ROEEP certification (making the institution eligible for possible state funds), and (2) for self-study to improve the local program. The check lists and procedures include many useful ideas for anyone involved with resident education programs. (RH)