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LiftOff Summer Institute Legacy of Apollo

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LiftOff Summer Institute Legacy of Apollo

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Beginning in the summer of 1990, the NASA's Texas Space Grant Consortium initiated weeklong professional development training for teachers. This aerospace workshop, called LiftOff, emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences by incorporating a space science theme supported by NASA missions. Teacher participants are provided with information and experiences through speakers, hands-on activities and field investigations that promote space science and enrichment activities for themselves and others.

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National Teacher InstituteCivil Wars to Civil Rights, in Raleigh, NC

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National Teacher InstituteCivil Wars to Civil Rights, in Raleigh, NC

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The annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world for a four-day event which includes workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts in the history and education fields.

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The Choices Program Summer Leadership Institute

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The Choices Program Summer Leadership Institute

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The Choices Teaching Fellows Program promotes excellence in social studies by supporting a corps of master teachers who conduct teacher-centered professional development and outreach activities nationwide.

Summer Leadership Institute

Each summer, approximately 20 educators from across the country are selected on a competitive basis to participate in a Choices Leadership Institute held at the Watson Institute for International Studies and Public Affairs at Brown University. For one week, teachers learn from scholars, engage in best practices workshops, and learn from their peers in an intensive, rewarding environment. Applications are usually available in January; notification of acceptance is usually in March. Please note that in 2018 there will not be a Leadership institute. See our workshop calendar for more Professional Development opportunities.

We welcome applications from secondary social studies educators in all public, private and parochial schools. Choices also welcomes librarians, literature teachers and college educators.

Conducting Outreach

Upon completion of the Institute, these educators-now called Choices Teaching Fellows-return to their respective communities and conduct outreach activities. Choices encourages its Teaching Fellows to tailor their activities to their own interests and strengths, and provides resources to help them conduct outreach. This outreach can take a number of forms; See some of the Choices Teaching Fellows below to hear what they have done.

Supporting Colleagues

Teaching Fellows assist their colleagues in implementing Choices materials by sharing their expertise.
See a complete list of Choices Teaching Fellows.
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Teaching Fellows Program - The Choices Program

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The Choices Teaching Fellows Program promotes excellence in social studies by supporting a corps of master teachers who conduct teacher-centered professional development and outreach activities nationwide. Summer Leadership Institute Each summer, approximately 20 educators from across the country are selected on a competitive basis to participate in a Choices Leadership Institute held at the Watson Institute for International ...

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Up to 20 educators from the Middle East, North Africa, Japan and the US will gather together during the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, today a vibrant metropolis known as the City of Peace. During the program, Oleander educators develop lesson plans for their students back home informed by interactions with atomic bomb survivors, schoolteachers from the city of Hiroshima, and from experts on the humanitarian impact of nuclear war. These lesson plans — fine-tuned and co-developed with Oleander staff and fellow participants during the program — have a concrete and tangible impact on their students and communities. They raise consciousness about the catastrophic global impacts of nuclear war and inspire our next generation to work locally to promote peaceful societies.

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2018 Oleander Application
Deadline: April 3, 2018
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Months after the atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima, Japan, a small patch of red oleander flowers bloomed out of the irradiated rubble. Since then, red oleander has symbolized both the dangers of nuclear war and the hope of a more peaceful future. In a similar spirit, the Oleander Initiative leverages the "power of place" of the city of Hiroshima - the first city to be devastated by nuclear weapons - to harness the power of education to promote more peaceful societies.

The Oleander Initiative gathers educators from communities around the world to work together and transform the lessons of Hiroshima into relevant and impactful peace education activities for their students. The Oleander Initiative generates deep awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons and equips participants with intellectual tools for conflict resolution and mutual understanding.

Program Description

From August 2- 9, 2018, up to 20 educators from the Middle East, North Africa, Japan and the US will gather together during the 73rdanniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, today a vibrant metropolis known as the City of Peace. During the program, Oleander educators develop lesson plans for their students back home informed by interactions with atomic bomb survivors, schoolteachers from the city of Hiroshima, and from experts on the humanitarian impact of nuclear war. These lesson plans - fine-tuned and co-developed with Oleander staff and fellow participants during the program - have a concrete and tangible impact on their students and communities. They raise consciousness about the catastrophic global impacts of nuclear war and inspire our next generation to work locally to promote peaceful societies.

Program Activities

Instruction from top academics in the fields of peace education and nuclear weapons issues

Testimonials from hibakusha atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki

August 6thatomic bombing memorial ceremony hosted by the city of Hiroshima

Educational collaborations with teachers and students from Hiroshima

Attendance at the World Conference against A & H bombs, the oldest and largest of its type

Personalized guidance to assist development of educational activities best suited for Oleander educators' local contexts

Visits to Miyajima and Hiroshima Castle

Cultural Activities including Kagura performance, tea ceremony, and calligraphy

Orientation activities in Tokyo

2016 +2017 Photo Reports

Please click HERE to view a photo report of the 2016 Oleander Initiative

Please click HERE to view a photo report of the 2017 Oleander Initiative

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Please click on the link below to download 2018 Oleander Initiative application form. 2018 Oleander Application Deadline: April 3, 2018 Who is Eligible to Apply? For US educators: Junior high or high school teachers of any subject are welcome to apply. NGO leaders and informal educators working with youth populations of the same demographic (12-18 years...

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Learning to Look Summer Teacher Institute

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Learning to Look Summer Teacher Institute

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Integrating portraiture into the classroom provides exciting opportunities to connect students with history, biography, visual art, and many other subjects. The National Portrait Gallery collection presents the wonderful diversity of individuals who have left—and are leaving—their mark on our country and our culture. The museum portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story.

The Summer Teacher Institute will take a broad look at the Portrait Gallery's collection. During the institute, the museum's curators and historians will provide in-gallery content lectures, introducing the collection. Utilizing an interactive approach, NPG educators will model a variety of "learning to look" strategies—unique ways to hook and engage students when they look closely at portraits. Participants will learn how to "read" portraiture and use the artworks as a springboard into a more in-depth discussion about biography and history. Teachers in grades kindergarten-12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies, English/language arts, and visual arts teachers.

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The Summer Teacher Institute will take a broad look at the Portrait Gallery's collection. During the institute, the museum's curators and historians will provide in-gallery content lectures, introducing the collection. Utilizing an interactive approach, NPG educators will model a variety of "learning to look" strategies-unique ways to hook and engage students when they look closely at portraits.

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QFI and GEEO Qatar and Oman Educator Tour 

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Qatar Foundation International (QFI), in partnership with the Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO), is pleased to announce a fully-funded cultural immersion trip for up to fifteen K-12 educators to Qatar and Oman from December 23, 2018 through January 3, 2019.

Program Overview
During this program, educators will explore the city of Doha, Qatar and visit renowned museums such as the Museum of Islamic Art, explore different ecosystems throughout the country and visit educational institutions to gain a better understanding of the country’s education system. After visiting Qatar, educators will travel to Oman to journey through the city of Muscat and enjoy the natural landscapes and history of the country including visits to the Wahiba Sands desert and Wadi Nahkr, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman.
In-country guides will provide historical and cultural insights into both countries while evening group sessions will facilitate curriculum connections and discussion.

Funding and Logistics
All logistics including roundtrip airfare to Qatar and Oman, meals, lodging, ground transportation, visa fees, activities and program costs will be pre-arranged and paid for by QFI.

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QFI and GEEO Qatar and Oman Educator Tour - Winter 2018 - QFI

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Learn more about QFI. We are a global foundation dedicated to Arabic language and culture education for students and teachers across the world.

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2019 Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute

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2019 Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute

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The Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute is an annual residential opportunity for educators located on the grounds of Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County, Virginia. This is the second Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute focusing on the realities and impact of institutionalized slavery in Virginia.

*Participants are responsible for the costs of transportation to and from Stratford and three evening meals. All other Institute costs (full tuition, housing and most meals)are covered by fellowship funding sources.

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July 25 - 28, 2018
Stratford Hall, Virginia
We are sorry; the Stratford Hall Summer Institute is now full.

The Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute is an annual residential opportunity for educators located on the grounds of Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County, Virginia. This is the second Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute focusing on the realities and impact of institutionalized slavery in Virginia.

Overview of 2018 Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute
Reality:
In 1750 there were approximately 100,000 slaves in Virginia. By the outbreak of the American Civil War, Virginia had the nation's highest population of enslaved African Americans at approximately 500,000. Well before the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, white and black Americans debated and often violently clashed over the meanings of liberty and the status of slavery in territories and states. These debates over liberty and slavery became enmeshed in almost every part of American social and political life.
Debate:
The word "slave" does not appear in the Constitution. Of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, 25 owned slaves. The framers consciously avoided the word. Nevertheless, slavery received important protections in the Constitution. The ensuing debate created a constitutional crisis of conscience.
Dissolution:
Census takers in 1860 reported that almost half a million Virginians lived in slavery; five years later they were all free. How prepared was the union, and individual citizens white and black, for this new-found freedom?

Registration & information
(We are sorry; the Stratford Hall Summer Institute is now full.)
To apply: The Institute is open to all public and private certificate-holding school teachers K-12. Past Institute attendees are allowed to apply.

Download and print the Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute Application . Compose a 500 word essay answering the question, " How has slavery in the United States left an indelible imprint on our national identity?"

Candidates may apply any time after February 21, 2018. E-mail the application to Jon Bachman, Public Events Manager, jbachman@stratfordhall.org, or mail the application to 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA 22558.

Cost: Participants are responsible for the costs of transportation to and from Stratford and three evening meals. All other Institute costs (full tuition, housing and most meals) are covered by fellowship funding sources.

Lecture Topics

Wednesday, July 25 - Keynote: Abolitionists and Enslavers, Dr. Allen Guelzo

Wednesday, July 25 - Social for Institute attendees, faculty, and Stratford Hall staff

Thursday, July 26 - Pro-slavery and Anti-Slavery thought in Virginia, 1760-1860, Dr. Kevin Hardwick

Thursday, July 26 - Interest and Principle: Slavery and the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1790, Dr. Terri Halperin

Thursday, July 26 - tours of Stratford Hall, the Payne cabin, and the reconstructed Slave Quarters

Friday, July 27 - Finding Stratford's Enslaved Stories, Abigail Newkirk

Friday, July 27 - T he Material Culture of Slavery in Virginia, Dr. Andrew Witmer

Friday, July 27 - Debating Slavery in Virginia's Churches, Dr. Charles Irons

Saturday, July 28 - The Abolition of Slavery in Virginia, Dr. Lauranett Lee

Saturday, July 28 - Slavery as Social Death, Dr. John L. Johnson

Institute Faculty

Dr. Allen C. Guelzo
Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and Director, Civil War Era Studies Program, Gettysburg College
Dr. Terri Halperin
Professor of American History, University of Richmond
Dr. Kevin Hardwick
Professor of the History of Early America, Virginia, and the History of Anglo-American Constitutionalism, James Madison University
Dr. Charles F. Irons
Professor of History and Chair, Department of History and Geography, Elon University
Dr. John L. Johnson
Dr. John L. Johnson educational psychologist, Fellow of the A.K Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, and an elected Member-at-Large of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP.
Dr. Lauranett Lee
Professor, University of Richmond and consultant on public history projects
Abigail Newkirk
Director of Interpretation & Education at Stratford Hall
Dr. Andrew Witmer
Associate Professor, Department of History, James Madison University

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2018 Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute (Full)

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Stratford Hall, Virginia We are sorry; the Stratford Hall Summer Institute is now full. The Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute is an annual residential opportunity for educators located on the grounds of Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County, Virginia. This is the second Stratford Hall Summer Teacher Institute focusing on the realities and impact of institutionalized slavery in Virginia.

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American Battlefield Trust National Teacher Institute 

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Our annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world. This four-day event includes workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts in the history and education fields. Educators will be immersed in a friendly, fun, and engaging learning environment, where they will be able to network with other educators while learning new and innovative teaching methods.

This event is free but does require a $100, refundable, deposit be placed to reserve your spot. At the conclusion of the event, educators can apply for continuing education credits, provided by Virginia Tech University.

Please join us July 11-14, 2019, in Raleigh, NC.

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The annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world for a four-day event which includes workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts in the history and education fields.

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Working closely with education entities across the United States, we deliver programs that support effective teaching of the Holocaust. Led by experienced facilitators, our programs include introductory offerings, as well as thematic and focused areas of study. All programs provide teachers with access to a range of classroom-ready content, sound teaching pedagogy and instructional strategies — all designed to engage students in a comprehensive study of events and to explore how the Holocaust continues to influence social issues in the world today. Register for an upcoming in-person program listed.

*search by state or month, lots of programs many like the Dallas summer conference offer hotel scholarships.

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As students study the Holocaust, they frequently-and understandably-struggle with understanding not only how the Holocaust was able to happen, but also why and how genocide continues to occur in the world, and what has been, and can be, done to prevent such atrocities from occurring.

This multipart resource is intended to help teachers support students' understanding of genocide in the context of their Holocaust education.

Why is it valuable to teach about genocide in the context of learning about the Holocaust?

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) provides a helpful rationale[1] that has informed the creation of this resource:

* The Holocaust is often considered to have given rise to our conceptualization of the term "genocide," which was coined during the Second World War, in large measure as a response to the crimes of the Nazis and their collaborators. Therefore the Holocaust can be an effective starting point and the foundation for studying genocide.

* Students can sharpen their understanding not only of similarities between events but also of key differences. In so doing, it may be an opportunity to better understand the particular historical significance of the Holocaust, and how study of the Holocaust may contribute to our understanding of other genocidal events.

* Students can identify common patterns and processes in the development of genocidal situations. Through the understanding of a genocidal process and by identifying stages and warning signs in this process, a contribution can hopefully be made to prevent future genocides.

* Students can appreciate the significance of the Holocaust in the development of international law, establishment of tribunals, and attempts by the international community to respond to genocide in the modern world.

* Students can gain awareness of the potential danger for other genocides and crimes against humanity that existed prior to the Holocaust and continue to the present day. This may strengthen an awareness of their own roles and responsibilities in the global community.

[1] "Education Working Group Paper on the Holocaust and Other Genocides" (2010)

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Each November, The Lincoln Forum awards one or more scholarships to educators currently teaching U.S. History in an elementary, middle, or high school in the United States.

This scholarship covers the cost of registration for our annual symposium held in Gettysburg during November, three nights lodging and group meals at the Wyndham Hotel, and travel reimbursement.  All applications must be received on or before June 30 of this year.

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Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators

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Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators

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Funded by a grant from the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Foundation, this conference is designed for pre-service teachers, middle and high school educators, and community college faculty. This three-day conference introduces participants to the Museum's pedagogical approach to teaching about the Holocaust, as well as Museum resources.

While the conference is designed for teachers who have less than five years experience teaching about the Holocaust, we welcome all educators who have not yet received training at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. For those teachers who have more than five years experience teaching about the Holocaust and have already attended the Belfer Conference, you are encouraged to apply for the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program.

*Free Registration, participants are responsible for all other costs.

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Belfer National Conference for Educators - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Funded by a grant from the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Foundation, this conference is designed for pre-service teachers, middle and high school educators, and community college faculty. This three-day conference introduces participants to the Museum's pedagogical approach to teaching about the Holocaust, as well as Museum resources.

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During this week-long advanced practicum, alumni of NMWA’s ABC Teacher Institute apply their knowledge of the Art, Books, and Creativity (ABC) curriculum and expand upon it.

Participants will:

Work with a book artist; curriculum specialists in visual arts, science, and language arts; and National Museum of Women in the Arts’ (NMWA) educators.

Expand their tool kit of book formats, writing samples, and ABC curriculum integration ideas.

Explore the parallels between studio habits of mind and STEM innovation thinking.

Experiment with inquiry methods designed to encourage creative and critical thinking among their students.

Develop a new interdisciplinary unit for their specific classroom needs from concept to final design.

*Must have attended the ABC Institute before attending this one.

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Advanced Teacher Institute | National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Designed to serve our ABC Institute alumni, this free, intensive professional development opportunity is offered every two years.

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Empower and inspire your students through art! Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ education staff, professional book artist Carol Barton, and curriculum and literacy specialists for a graduate-level course centered on NMWA’s Art, Books, and Creativity (ABC) curriculum. The curriculum was originally designed for 4th and 5th graders, though if you enjoy the challenge of adapting lessons for students of different ages and abilities, this institute is for you!

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ABC Teacher Institute | National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Be a part of our free, intensive professional development opportunity, focused on our Art, Books, and Creativity curriculum.

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Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of fourteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration

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NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship

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NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship

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Through the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship, educators develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction, advocate for global competency in their schools and districts, and help students to thrive in our increasingly interconnected world. Fellows transform their classrooms to give students a global perspective.

NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellows participate in a 12-month professional development program that includes in-person workshops, online coursework, webinars by leading experts, peer learning, and an international field study experience.

The NEA Foundation partners with EF Educational Tours, a global leader in international education, to design transformative field study experiences for the Fellows.

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The Global Learning Fellowship provides global education professional development opportunities for K-12 public school educators.

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Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute 

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The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institutes are free and open to K-12 educators across all content areas, including teachers, school librarians, instructional technology specialists, and administrators in public, charter, independent or religiously affiliated schools, as well as home schooling parents.

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In this five-day program for K-12 educators, Library of Congress education specialists facilitate sessions modeling strategies for using primary sources to engage students, build critical thinking skills, and construct knowledge. Participants then consider, discuss, and develop applications to their students, their classrooms, and school libraries.

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Fort Ticonderoga invites teachers to apply to participate in the 2018 Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute “Forgotten: Overlooked Participants in the American Revolution.”

Twelve teachers will spend a week at Ticonderoga, using the museum’s object and archival collections to explore the American Revolution from the point of view of often overlooked participants, including African Americans, Native Americans, Loyalists, and women. The week includes discussions with visiting history scholars along with practical methodologies for incorporating content into the classroom.

Fort Ticonderoga staff provides participants with behind-the-scenes opportunities, practical sessions on integrating documents and artifacts into the classroom, and immersive experiences related to the life of soldiers fighting for control of this pivotal wilderness outpost.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Spend a week at Fort Ticonderoga learning about the French & Indian War and American Revolution. Each year has a unique focus.

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Each summer the University of Pittsburgh's European Studies Center plans a five-day trip to Brussels, Belgium to learn about the European Union in collaboration with university partners from across the nation. ESC will provide funds to support summer study tours of Brussels for undergraduates, K-12 educators, and faculty teaching at community colleges or minority serving institutions.  This study tour will provide you with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and experiences to further your understanding of Europe and the European Union.

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Brussels-Lux Study Tour | European Studies Center

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Participants selected for the Summer 2023 cohort will travel June 18-24, 2023.

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Fully Funded Educator Trip to Qatar and Oman (GEEO)

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Fully Funded Educator Trip to Qatar and Oman (GEEO)

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The Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is collaborating with Qatar Foundation International (QFI) to offer an all expenses paid trip to Qatar and Oman this winter. The first part of the program takes place in Qatar where you will explore the bustling city of Doha, visit the renowned Museum of Islamic Art, explore different ecosystems throughout the country and visit educational institutions to learn more about the country’s education system.

Then you will fly to Oman where ancient heritage melds beautifully with modern living. Overnight in the dramatic Wahiba Sands desert after visiting the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve to observe the endangered species’ nesting process. Visit Wadi Nakhr, also known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, to get even deeper into Oman’s ethereal beauty – natural and otherwise.

QFI is generously paying for international airfare, all meals, all activities and all hotels. They can only take 15 participants, so you must apply in order to be accepted into this program.

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The Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is collaborating with Qatar Foundation International (QFI) to offer an all expenses paid trip to Qatar and Oman this winter. The first part of the program takes place in Qatar where you will explore the bustling city of Doha, visit the renowned Museum of Islamic Art, explore different ecosystems throughout the country and visit educational institutions to learn more about the country's education system.

Then you will fly to Oman where ancient heritage melds beautifully with modern living. Overnight in the dramatic Wahiba Sands desert after visiting the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve to observe the endangered species' nesting process. Visit Wadi Nakhr, also known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, to get even deeper into Oman's ethereal beauty - natural and otherwise.

QFI is generously paying for international airfare, all meals, all activities and all hotels. They can only take 15 participants, so you must apply in order to be accepted into this program.

* The applicant must be a current K-12 teacher in a public or public charter school in the United States
* The applicant must demonstrate that he/she provides, or intends to provide, classroom instruction on topics related to the Middle East/Arab World

View the itinerary here. To apply, register in QFI's Grants Management Portal, FluidReview, at qfi.fluidreview.com.

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Fully Funded Educator Trip to Qatar and Oman (GEEO)

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The Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is collaborating with Qatar Foundation International (QFI) to offer an all expenses paid trip to Qatar and Oman this winter. The first part of the program takes place in Qatar where you will explore the bustling city of Doha, visit the renowned Museum of Islamic Art, explore different ecosystems throughout the country and visit educational institutions to learn more about the country's education system.

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will conduct two Teacher Institutes this summer and encourages highly qualified Texas educators to apply to participate. Participants will gain a strong understanding of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR ®) program and how it aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS).

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Approaching Walden is a six-day professional development seminar for high school educators and graduate students. The seminar provides teachers with the skills they need to lead their students in a study of their home community. This place-based interdisciplinary workshop uses Henry David Thoreau’s writings and philosophy as a model. Through Thoreau's example of living deliberately, we can learn how to do so in our own communities and pass it along to the next generation.

*only for HS Teachers or Graduate Students

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National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program

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National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program

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The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) Program is a professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators made possible by a partnership between Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society. An annual competitive application process is used to select educators and host them aboard Lindblad Expeditions’ voyages for a life-changing, field-based experience.
*Must be a NatGeo Certified Educator

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The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity that honors excellence in pre-K through 12 geographic education.

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The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Civil Rights Educator Institute is a design laboratory for social engagement that provides a space for pedagogical experimentation, and inquiry into issues related to human rights and education for liberation. This institute brings together educators, community workers, and cultural activists from around the country to exchange knowledge and experiences, and to learn with and from each other in an intensive week-long learning community.

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Civil Rights Educator Institute - Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Institute offers popular education approaches and narrative strategies as tools to explore civil rights history and human rights struggles. Using place-based learning we will visit two civil rights historic sites -Little Rock Central High School and the World War II Rohwer Japanese American Internment Camp -and engage with interpretive, narrative approaches to teaching and learning.

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Korea Society Fellowship in Korean Studies

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Korea Society Fellowship in Korean Studies

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American educators who are professionally engaged as textbook writers and editors, and East
Asia specialists in higher education who would like to include Korea in their teaching, research or writing. The objective of the program is to provide a general overview of Korea, past and present.

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The Korea Society aims to further develop the teaching of Korea in K-12 schools across the U.S., thereby enhancing the overall curricula. The Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop a critical and engaging eye into modern day Korea while maintaining proper perspective on the nation's rich history.

Educators, such as classroom instructors, textbook editors & writers, and curriculum specialists are invited to spend approximately twelve days in South Korea, participating in various lectures, excursions, and discussions, as well as independent research in order to gain an enriched understanding of both Korea's past and present. Lectures on various topics including history, religion, education, and economics are given by experts in these fields at prestigious Korean institutions. The excursions include guided tours to various sites of historical and cultural significance such as the King Sejong's Royal Tomb, the Early Printing Museum, Haeinsa, Kyongju, Yangdong Historic Village, industrial site, and the DMZ, as well as visits to various museums. Participants are also given the opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge with each other to deepen their understanding of Korea in its own context as well as the world. Upon returning to the U.S., participants incorporate their Fellowship experience and knowledge in their respective field of expertise.

The fellowships are made possible by support from the Freeman Foundation, Korea Foundation and Academy of Korean Studies.

Three types of Fellowships are offered every year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Please click on the banners/links below to learn more about past Fellowship programs, eligibility requirements, etc.

Eligibility:

Administrators of instructional resources in a state department of education

K-12 educators who have enrolled in two or more of the in-service educational programs offered by The Korea Society

Alumni/ae of The Korea Society's Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies program, provided they have not visited Korea under the auspices of an organized study tour for at least the last three years

Eligibility:

Full-time middle school or high school classroom teacher

Instruct Social Studies, World History, Geography or a closely related subject

At least two years of teaching experience

Commitment to continue teaching in a U.S. school for at least two years

Commitment to prepare a detailed lesson plan for The Korea Society website post-study tour

Commitment to present on Korea at a district, state or nationwide professional development program post-study tour

Eligibility:

American educators who are professionally engaged as textbook writers and editors

East Asia specialists in higher education who would like to include Korea in their teaching, research, or writing

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who are planning to author textbooks on world history or Asian history, those who contribute articles to reference works, and those who will be editors of such works

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The Korea Society aims to further develop the teaching of Korea in K-12 schools across the U.S., thereby enhancing the overall curricula. The Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop a critical and engaging eye into modern day Korea while maintaining proper perspective on the nation's rich history.

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Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development 

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The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) provides U.S. teachers and administrators with the opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. The program is fully-funded with the exception of some meals. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Teachers from Japan will travel to the U.S. in late April, and teachers from the U.S. will travel to Japan in late June. At the end of the program in each country, all participating teachers will gather for a few days of joint collaboration.

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The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for ESD is designed to raise awareness of ESD-oriented school programs, enhance ESD-related curricula in both countries, and deepen a sense of global connection between Japan and the USA.

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Our annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world. This four-day event includes workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts in the history and education fields. Educators will be immersed in a friendly, fun, and engaging learning environment, where they will be able to network with other educators while learning new and innovative teaching methods.

This event is free but does require a $100, refundable, deposit be placed to reserve your spot. At the conclusion of the event, educators can apply for continuing education credits, provided by Virginia Tech University.

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The annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world for a four-day event which includes workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts in the history and education fields.

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A series of four seminars will explore the meaning of liberty in the U.S. Constitution by focusing
on the debates over ratification and the origins of the Bill of Rights.

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Liberty Fund Weekend Teacher Colloquia

TeachingAmericanHistory.org and Liberty Fund are proud to continue their series of weekend colloquia for social studies teachers. These weekend programs allow teachers of American history and government to explore the themes of liberty and responsibility throughout America's history and constitutional tradition.

Participating teachers will read a series of primary source documents, travel to a relevant historic site, and engage in conversation with a select group of colleagues over the course of a weekend. These conversations are open-ended - teachers are not expected to reach a set conclusion about the material, are not required to take an assessment, and are not asked to complete a lesson plan. Participating teachers are only expected to engage fully in conversation, taking an active role in each of the six discussion sessions throughout the weekend.

A special feature of our Liberty Fund Weekend Colloquia is the historical tour or experience, which enables participants to see firsthand the places where our history was made. These tours typically involve at least a moderate amount of walking, and the nature of some historic sites precludes access by people with some disabilities or challenges in moving - for example, the mansion at Mt. Vernon involves going up and down tight, steep stairs, and most sites do not have elevators. Please take this into consideration when deciding whether or not to apply, as participation in all parts of the program is required. Contact us if you have any questions.

Teachers selected to participate will have the cost of lodging, meals, and materials for the weekend's colloquia covered through the generosity of Liberty Fund. In addition, participants will receive a stipend of $400 (contingent on full attendance at program activities) to defray the cost of travel to and from the program site.

Participation is based on a competitive application process. Qualifications are below.

Applicants must be current K-12 school teachers, with priority given to high school teachers

Teachers who attended a TAH.org Liberty Fund weekend during the 2017-2018 school year are not eligible to apply for the 18-19 year

Presidents and the Constitution: James Madison, 17-19 August 2018, Montpelier, VA

Presidents and the Constitution: George Washington, 28-30 September 2018, Valley Forge, PA

Presidents and the Constitution: Abraham Lincoln, 12-14 October 2018, Springfield, IL

President Ronald Reagan's Developing Perspective on Liberty, 15-17 February 2019, Simi Valley, CA

Liberty and the Declaration of Independence, 22-24 March 2019, Philadelphia, PA

Presidents and the Constitution: Thomas Jefferson, 5-7 April 2019, Charlottesville, VA
Relevant Dates

18 January 2018: Application window opens

26 January 2018: Application window closes

12 February 2018: first notification - accepted, alternates, declines

26 February 2018: second notification - accepted, alternates

9 March 2018: RSVP deadline for accepted and alternates

Due to demand, teachers may apply for only one program, and application is no guarantee of program placement.
Application Window for the 2018-19 School Year is Closed

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Liberty Fund Weekend Teacher Colloquia | Teaching American History

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TeachingAmericanHistory.org and Liberty Fund are proud to continue their series of weekend colloquia for social studies teachers. These weekend programs allow teachers of American history and government to explore the themes of liberty and responsibility throughout America's history and constitutional tradition.

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Keizai Koho Center (KKC), in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), will offer "KKC Study Tour to Japan 2018" for U.S. and Canadian social studies teachers.

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National Association of Japan America Societies, Washington, DC

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Orlando World History Conference 2018 - Korean Digital History Project

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Orlando World History Conference 2018 - Korean Digital History Project

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Join world history methods experts and Asia scholars to learn more about Korea’s rich history. Participants will explore best practices in world history pedagogy as well as new teaching modules on Korea that are perfect for the AP World classroom or any world history course. Participants will receive special consideration for the 2019 Seoul Visit program.

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Korean War Digital History Project - Orlando World History 2018

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: ALL REMAINING SPOTS ARE FOR AP WORLD HISTORY TEACHERS. IF YOU DO NOT TEACH AP WORLD HISTORY, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SPOT IF ONE BECOMES AVAILABLE, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://goo.gl/forms/8E3Ri6K9OsyXscQq1 IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION, YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND.

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Facebook Group w/ Teacher Institute Info

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Facebook Group w/ Teacher Institute Info

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Scholarships, Grants and Summer Institutes for Teachers Public Group | Facebook

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Scholarships, Grants and Summer Institutes for Teachers has 6,673 members. The Scholarships, Grants and Summer Institutes for Teachers page is a website for teachers and instructors. It contains posts on grants and fellowships, professional development, and acts as a clearinghouse for questions and problems on the part of its members.

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Bill of Rights Institute ‘Founders Fellowship’

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Bill of Rights Institute ‘Founders Fellowship’

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Participants engage in deep discussions on critical issues, interact with scholars and experts, visit places of historical significance, and much more! Our 2018 programs feature two engaging weeks of fun in Washington, D.C., for you to choose from.

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Founders Fellowship

Do you love traveling, networking, and learning more about your craft of teaching? Consider applying for our Founders Fellowship. The annual progr am brings teachers together from around the country to historic locations to learn from each other and explore Institute resources.

Participants engage in deep discussions on critical issues, interact with scholars and experts, visit places of historical significance, and much more! Our 2018 programs feature two engaging weeks of fun in Washington, D.C., for you to choose from.

Program 1: Manifest Destiny | July 9-13, 2018
Program 2: Presidential Powers: Historical Turning Points | July 23-27, 2018

Apply Today*
*Applicants will need to have a Bill of Rights Institute profile to apply. Profiles can be created here.
To check out a recap of a recent program, click here
Have questions about the program? Contact Laura Vlk at lvlk@billofrightsinstitute.org

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Founders Fellowship Do you love traveling, networking, and learning more about your craft of teaching? Consider applying for our Founders Fellowship. The annual program brings teachers together from around the country to historic locations to learn from each other and explore Institute resources. Participants engage in deep discussions on critical issues, interact with scholars and ...

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Project Archaeology is offering a select few the opportunity to take the lead in helping to protect our cultural heritage. Social Studies and Science teachers are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity which will teach them Project Archaeology’s acclaimed Investigating Shelter, an inquiry-based Social Studies and Science curriculum, and empower them with educating their peers on how to implement the curriculum in the classroom.

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Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter is a supplementary science and social studies curriculum unit for grades 3 through 5 and easily adaptable for middle and high school U.S. History classes. It consists of nine comprehensive lessons guiding students through the archaeological study of shelter including geography, historic photos, oral histories, a toolkit of scientific concepts, and a final performance of understanding. The lessons connect students to the human past through discovery. Students learn how archaeologists study the past and investigate a real archaeological site! Explore a slave cabin, farm house, colonial home, and several Native American shelters right from your classroom!

Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter "Investigating a Neolithic Dwelling at Jarmo"

Discover the past through evidence from an archaeological site in Iraq! In this investigation students will use geography, history, and archaeology to learn about a Neolithic dwelling and the lives of people in ancient Mesopotamia.

Examine primary sources, artifacts, and maps of the Jarmo site to understand the Neolithic Revolution. Students "uncover" a real archaeological site, classify artifacts, and infer how the geographic area of the Middle East shaped the dwellings.

Explore the use of traditional mudbrick architecture today with Professor Salma Samar Damluji, an Iraqi architect. Engage students in a debate on a current civic dilemma involving archaeology and preservation.

Includes informational texts on the Neolithic Revolution

Supports Common Core State Standards/li>

Incorporates authentic data for students to analyze

"The content presented is high level and addresses critical thinking skills." - Chicago Teacher, 2014
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New Curriculum Guide

Project Archaeology: Investigating the First Peoples, the Clovis Child Burial includes texts by and about American Indians, supports Common Core State Standards, and integrates Indian Education For All Understandings. The guide is a perfect first unit for United States History (Grades 8-12) with two lessons and a final performance of understanding. Students will read current news reports, write an Archaeology Discovery Report, debate ethics of studying ancient human remains, write a persuasive essay, and join students from across the nation in creating memorials to the Clovis Child. Included in the resource section is a collection of relevant news articles on this amazing discovery in an easy to print and distribute newspaper, Clovis Chronicle (pdf).
Download the guide for free!
Project Archaeology Videos

Leadership Academy

Project Archaeology is offering a select few the opportunity to take the lead in helping to protect our cultural heritage. Social Studies and Science teachers are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity which will teach them Project Archaeology's acclaimed Investigating Shelter, an inquiry-based Social Studies and Science curriculum, and empower them with educating their peers on how to implement the curriculum in the classroom.

Professional Development

Join us for an exciting trip back in time to investigate archaeology! You will use this virtual workshop to practice the basics of scientific inquiry (observation, inference, evidence, and classification) using authentic archaeological data. This is absolutely a 'must-do' course that will not only enhance your own understanding of archaeology, but also provide you with a comprehensive set of lessons that you can use right in your own classroom!

Wow, I already have plans for your curriculum! I love it! During our PIR days, our school had two main objectives - Incorporating Native American studies across the curriculum, and writing. Your work covers BOTH...Our theme for the month of September is a "persuasive" paper. I have been struggling to come up with a meaningful topic for sixth graders... until now. This is perfect and so meaningful and relevant to our study of ancient civilizations...my recent exposure to the Anzick site has touched me deeply and inspired me to learn more! I'm truly excited about what lies ahead, and am so grateful for your collection of work that you have shared with me and other educators."

6th grade teacher, Montana

Common Core State Standards

Project Archaeology materials align well with Common Core State Standards for grades 3 through 5 as well as Next Generation Science Standards (Practices).

See documents for complete alignments for Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.

Investigating Shelter Database

Online Investigations

Many of the shelters include an Online Investigation for students to interact with each shelter by excavating a site, building a shelter, and meeting a descendent community member.

Shelters Coming Soon...

Teaching Materials

Project Archaeology Publications

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For more than 50 years, Freedoms Foundation has presented critically acclaimed, accredited graduate courses for teachers. Our summer 2018 programs present a variety of experiences that focus on character-building and developing responsible citizens through the study of history and the social sciences. Each program provides educators with an interactive, collaborative and enriching learning experience to assist them in providing better instruction to their own students.

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For more than 50 years, Freedoms Foundation has presented critically acclaimed, accredited graduate courses for teachers. Our summer 2018 programs present a variety of experiences that focus on character-building and developing responsible citizens through the study of history and the social sciences.

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Our twelve-day summer seminar is open to middle school, high school, and college educators from across the United States and will take place in NYC. Led by Sondra Perl and Jennifer Lemberg, the seminar encourages teachers to think creatively and collaboratively about how they teach the Holocaust, genocide, and social justice. Participants become adept at dealing with difficult material and discover how writing, dialogue, and inquiry can help motivate students toward social action. Prior experience teaching the Holocaust or focusing on social injustice in the classroom is required. Applicants should have at least five years’ classroom experience and need to be at least five years away from retirement.

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Our twelve-day summer seminar is open to teachers from across the United States whose schools and communities are faced with a lack of accessible resources or with issues related to social injustice.

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To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must teach at a school in which 40% or more of the student body qualify for Free and Reduced Meals.

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Summer Teacher Program Scholarship Application · Ford's Theatre

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Experience is what the Transatlantic Outreach Program is all about. Since 2002, TOP has sought to find the best and most qualified social studies and STEM educators and give them the opportunity to experience contemporary Germany in the most dramatic way possible: in person.

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Experience: Germany - Goethe-Institut USA

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Promotes information, curriculum, intercultural dialogue, and study tour experiences relevant to contemporary Germany to specific multiplier groups such as social studies and STEM educators in North America.

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The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is proud to offer the Monticello Teacher Institute (MTI), an immersive professional development opportunity designed to provide social studies teachers the opportunity to research and study at Monticello and the Jefferson Library in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Monticello Teacher Institute: The Barringer Research Fellowship for Teachers of American History | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Fellowships will be awarded to qualified teachers who are employed full-time in a K-12 classroom. The program is best-suited to secondary social studies educators; however, applications are welcome from elementary teachers, librarians, and those interested in making cross-curricular connections to Jefferson's diverse interests and wide-reaching ideas.

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Spend two weeks in Washington, DC, working with education and STEM experts to explore the connections between informal STEM education and authentic learning. Develop an individual project that you can take back to your school and gain the skills to incorporate museum learning into your practice, and meet colleagues from around the country.

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Who Should Apply

Middle School (grades 5-8) STEM teachers with an interest in expanding their practice to include informal education techniques. You may apply with colleagues from your school or district as a team. Efforts will be made to enroll a cohort who represents a diverse set of school types, geographic regions, teaching environments, and experiences.

Teachers Will Learn

Participants in the first cohort-and who continue for the entire three-year term--will grapple with the idea of "authentic learning." A major buzz phrase in the formal and informal education communities, authentic learning is a broad construct that could be defined in different ways by different educators. At its root, the authentic learning movement seeks to involve real-world problems, use open-ended inquiry, and engage students in social learning. The cohort will work to define the term as it relates to their practice and design content around it as they progress through the program.

Through hands-on activities, museum tours, visits to other museums, group work, and expertise from museum educators and content experts, teachers will use aerospace science, history, and technology to shape their ideas about authentic learning and bring informal education techniques into their classrooms.

Teachers will propose an independent project to be completed over the two weeks. The project must be substantial (a unit plan, after school club, project for students, etc.) and centered around aerospace or content from the National Air and Space Museum.

We Provide

There is no cost for teachers to participate. Teachers are provided with lodging, food, and travel (to and within DC).

During the institute, teachers will be given VIP museum experiences and access to content experts in both informal education and aerospace content.

Participants will also have opportunities to connect with your cohort and museum staff several times during the school year.

Expectations

Commit to two weeks each summer for three summers.

Propose an independent project and see it through to completion. Present the project to fellow Institute participants and Smithsonian staff. Participants will use approximately one quarter of their time working on projects independently.

Actively participate in sessions led by Smithsonian Institution staff and guests on the marriage of informal and formal learning.

Assist in the evaluation of and iteration upon current educational programming at the National Air and Space Museum.

Year One: Connect at least twice during the school year via videoconference (the Museum will provide the videoconference platform) to reflect and evaluate your practice with your fellow cohort. Present at least one professional development session for teachers in your school or district.

Year Two: Support a new cohort by continuing to participate in reflective practice videoconferences. Present at least two professional development sessions for teachers in your local district or region.

Year Three: Create curriculum and activities for a new cohort and actively mentor new teacher innovators. Present professional development to local teachers in the DC metro area.

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Middle School (grades 5-8) STEM teachers with an interest in expanding their practice to include informal education techniques. You may apply with colleagues from your school or district as a team. Efforts will be made to enroll a cohort who represents a diverse set of school types, geographic regions, teaching environments, and experiences.

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Each year, NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for school, college, and university educators to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1,200-$3,300 help cover expenses for these one- to four-week programs.

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The National Endowment for the Humanities

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NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for K-12 educators and higher education faculty to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1300-$3450 for residential programs and $650-$1725 for virtual programs help cover expenses for these one- to four-week programs. Applications for all programs…

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Each summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers academically rigorous Teacher Seminars for K–12 educators. These highly competitive one-week seminars are open exclusively to participants in the Institute’s free Affiliate School Program.

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2018 Teacher Seminars | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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The Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program is now accepting applications! Click here

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Smithsonian American Art Museum’s week-long institutes in the nation’s capital. Join educators from across the country for an exciting exploration of the connections among American art, social studies, history, and English/language arts. Stay connected with your newfound colleagues and museum staff throughout the year.

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Be inspired this summer! Attend one of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's week-long institutes in the nation's capital. Join educators from across the country for an exciting exploration of the connections among American art, social studies, history, and English/language arts.

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National History Day® seeks to improve the quality of history education by providing professional development opportunities for educators. These include: Webinars, Google+ Hangouts, Summer Institutes, Teacher Workshops, and Teacher Newsletters.

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Library of Congress Master Teacher Program (2019-2020)

Working in conjunction with the team at the Library of Congress, NHD is soliciting applications for a master teacher program. This master teacher program will incorporate advanced training both virtually and on-site at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The training will help teachers develop an advanced knowledge of the Library's resources as well as historical argumentation. Master teachers will help to create new teacher resources, including a teacher guidebook that supports student research and historical argumentation using Library of Congress materials. Applications for this program are now closed.

Sacrifice for Freedom: World War II in the Pacific (2019-2020)

Sacrifice for Freedom®: World War II in the Pacific Student & Teacher Institute, sponsored by the Pearl Harbor Historic Site partners, provides an exceptional opportunity for 16 student/teacher teams to study World War II in the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Teams are comprised of one teacher (grades 6-12) and one student (grades 10 or 11). The program will begin in January with required online course work and continue after summer travel with the completion of the Silent Hero for publication on www.NHDSilentHeroes.org. Applications for this program are now closed.
Click here to learn more.
Memorializing the Fallen (2019)

Memorializing the Fallen provided an opportunity for middle and high school teachers to study World War I in 2018 and 2019. These programs were sponsored by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, Pritzker Military Foundation, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the National Cemetery Administration, and the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Click here to view the Silent Hero Profiles, Veteran Profiles, and Lesson Plans created in this program.
Understanding Sacrifice (2015-2019)

Understanding Sacrifice is an opportunity for 18 middle and high school teachers to study the experiences of America's World War II soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines across Northern Europe. This program is funded by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), it contains multi-disciplinary lesson plans to help teachers and students understand the sacrifices made by America's armed forces.
Visit Understanding Sacrifice

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Professional Development | National History Day | NHD

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Library of Congress Master Teacher Program (2019-2020) Working in conjunction with the team at the Library of Congress, NHD is soliciting applications for a master teacher program. This master teacher program will incorporate advanced training both virtually and on-site at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

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The GW Mt. Vernon Teacher Institute is a 5-day immersive professional development experience designed to support K-12 educators who teach about the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington and the 18th-century world in which he lived.

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This five day teacher workshop is hosted by the White House Historical Association in Washington, D.C. at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.The Institute will feature discussions with historians, local site visits, inquiry based learning activities, and more.

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Conferences & Workshops for teachers

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Are you interested in participating in a Summer Teachers Institute hosted by the National Park Service? Are you a teacher in Pennsylvania who is interested in earning PA ACT 48 credits? The National Park Service (NPS) will provide a look into the science, industry, history, and educational resources of three National Parks: Valley Forge, Independence, and Hopewell Furance. The workshop will help you bring these resources to your classroom, in a manner which will engage and interest your students.

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Are you interested in participating in a Summer Teachers Institute hosted by the National Park Service? Are you a teacher in Pennsylvania who is interested in earning PA ACT 48 credits? The National Park Service (NPS) will provide a look into the science, industry, history, and educational resources of three National Parks: Valley Forge, Independence, and Hopewell Furance.

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The WW2 Museum Teacher Institute is an immersive 16-month professional development experience for middle and high school teachers focusing on the history and lessons of this transformative era. The program includes both an intensive weeklong seminar at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans and a weeklong excursion to a WWII-related destination.

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The Summer Teacher Institute is open to any middle or high school teacher at an accredited public, charter, private, or parochial school who has at least three years of classroom teaching experience as of July 2018 and who will be teaching during the 2018-2019 school year. Teachers of subjects other than social studies may apply, but should explain in their application how they plan to incorporate WWII themes into their curriculum. Media specialists, librarians, curriculum coordinators, and academic coaches are also eligible provided they spend at least half of their time providing direct instruction to students. Applications will be evaluated through a competitive process that will include information on teaching experience, two short written statements, and two letters of recommendation. The Museum seeks to recruit a diverse cohort of 30 teachers.

Participants must be willing and able to travel by air, and must hold a current US passport valid through August 2019. Some of the historic sites included on our Hawaii itinerary are located on military bases with strict identification requirements.
COST:
There is no cost. Participants will receive free lodging, a travel stipend, seminar materials, and most meals free of charge. The graduate credits are also free for those participants who choose to receive them.
IMPORTANT DATES: APPLICATION:
The application window will open Friday, December 1, 2017. Applications must be received by the close of business (5:00pm CST) on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Applications for this program are now closed. CONTACT US:
Questions about the Summer Teacher Institute? Contact Teacher Programs & Curriculum Specialist Joshua Goodman, PhD, at Joshua.Goodman@nationalww2museum.org or 504-528-1944, ext. 264.

Generous support for the 2018-19 Summer Teacher Institute has been provided by The A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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Summer Teacher Institute | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

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The Summer Teacher Institute is open to any middle or high school teacher at an accredited public, charter, private, or parochial school who has at least three years of classroom teaching experience as of July 2018 and who will be teaching during the 2018-2019 school year.