We hope this issue of The EE Advocate finds you enjoying the summer season. In this issue, we are pleased to feature an article about the 1999 Leadership Clinic by Robert Olson. A companion article by Richard Wenn, of WestEd, describes innovations in electronic technology for EE capacity building. As an EETAP partner, WestEd offers computer and education expertise for EE capacity building and more. The Virtual Leadership Clinic and new EE Barter Network are just two examples of ways we can use technology to increase EE training and networking in order to achieve our goals.

In this issue, we also asked states involved in NEEAP's EE 2000 Program to write-in about their accomplishments. This program began in 1995 and impressive state-level networks, centers, EE funding, and other EE initiatives have resulted. We would like to share these with our readers and beyond. An update by Mike Kaspar provides insight to the work of NEEAP's national partners, and informs about the future of EETAP. We also highlight capacity building opportunities at the NAAEE Conference in Cincinnati, and provide a page with Resources & Opportunities for EE nonprofit organizations.

At the printing of this issue, we were informed that the National EE Act has been re-introduced. At the same time, it also appears that studies to potentially undermine quality EE are underway in several states. We will keep you posted on these and other national developments as we learn more.