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Using RSS newsreader software, you may subscribe to professional development listings. New listings will be delivered to your newsreader automatically. IF YOU HAVE A LISTING that you would like to have posted on this webpage, please send the text by e-mail to webmaster@ncss.org.  RSS feed of new resource listings Newsreader software for MacOS X Newsreader software for MacOS 9 and WindowsLatest Professional Development listings as of 7/24/08; 11:06:42 AM
Supreme Court Preview at the College of William & Mary September 26 & 27, 2008 William & Mary School of Law Williamsburg, Virginia The Institute of Bill of Rights Law, William & Mary School of Law marks the commencement of the new term of the United States Supreme Court each fall with its Supreme Court Preview conference. Now in its 21st year, the Preview brings together leading Supreme Court journalists, advocates, legal scholars, and federal court judges for a day and a half to discuss and analyze the Court’s upcoming term. Panels include Robert Barnes (Washington Post), Joan Biskupic (USA Today), Lyle Denniston (SCOTUSblog), Linda Greenhouse (The New York Times), Dahlia Lithwick (Slate), David G. Savage (Los Angeles Times), Marsha Siegel Berzon (U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit), Michael W. McConnell (University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit), Jeffrey Sutton (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit), and Diane Wood (U. S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit). The Preview begins with the noted Moot Court, in which experienced Supreme Court advocates present arguments to our mock panel of Supreme Court justices in the most visible case for which the Court has granted certiorari by the summer of 2008. Each paid registrant will receive a 500-page notebook of supporting materials about the Court’s pending cases, including the federal Court of Appeals’ decisions edited by our own staff. This conference is ideal for government teachers who want an in-depth look at the Court’s upcoming term. Before September 15, 2008, the registration fee will be $200.00. Thereafter, and at the door, the fee will be $225.00. Credit cards and checks are accepted. The mission of the Institute of Bill of Rights Law (IBRL) is to contribute to the ongoing national dialogue and education about issues relating to the United States Constitution and our Bill of Rights. One of the guiding philosophies of the Institute is the conviction that our collective understanding of constitutional issues is enhanced significantly when experts from diverse disciplines lawyers, journalists, historians, political scientists, economists, sociologists, and politicians are brought together for serious discussion and debate. For more information and to register go to Supreme Court Preview or contact us at IBRL@wm.edu.
Math, Science, & Social Studies: A Focus on English Language Learners in Middle School Math, Science, & Social Studies: A Focus on English Language Learners in Middle School Sponsored by CREATE (The National Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners) October 6-7, 2008 at the Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis, MN The language processes required to comprehend mathematics, science experiments, and explanations of historical events are challenging, even for students who speak English as their first language. For English language learners, these demands can be particularly high. What techniques does recent research identify as effective for English language learners in specific content areas? Join us as leading researchers present findings on the features of instruction that support English language learners in science, social studies, and mathematics. This conference is intended for instructional leaders in state and regional agencies, school districts, schools, colleges of education, and publishing companies. The conference supports participants’ learning with: essential readings on the central themes of the conference (mailed in advance), keynote presentations, question-and-answer sessions with presenters, and small group interactions with colleagues. For more information or to register, please go to www.cal.org/create.
Performance in Latin America: Retracing African Diaspora with Interdisciplinary Curricula The Stone Center for Latin American Studies is proud to offer a summer workshop on performance in Latin America which will coincide with Tulane University’s New Orleans Dance Festival. This workshop will explore the African Diaspora in Latin America through performance as a means of cultural understanding and interpretation. Teachers will act as participants and participant-observers as they learn about African culture and history in Latin America. Presenters will help teachers develop the skills necessary to work with their own local musicians and performers as cultural ambassadors in the classroom. Teachers of Social Studies and History will find this workshop particularly beneficial as a way to incorporate the richness of their local community into the classroom. Registration is $25 which covers continental breakfast each day and a lunch the final day, materials, lesson plans, entrance to all museum visits and can earn you CEUs with successful completion of entire workshop. For more information, please call:504.862.3143.
From Anime to Pokémon: Using Pop Culture to Teach About Japan 30-hour professional development course for grade K-12 educators Monday-Friday, August 18-22 (5 days), 9 am-4 pm Japan Society of New York Address: 333 East 47th Street, NY, NY 10017 From pokémon to anime, many American students are fascinated by Japanese culture. This course helps teachers use materials from Japanese popular culture as an entry point to teach important lessons about Japan through sessions on Japanese cinema, anime, manga, material culture (toys, etc.) and popular literature. Each session considers how to use these materials, which naturally hold the interest of students, to teach larger lessons about Japan. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the workshop includes topics and materials relevant to the Global Studies, Arts, English and Language Arts, and elementary curricula. Lunch will be provided, and tuition includes all materials. For more information, please call Education Programs at (212) 715-1254 or visit www.japansociety.org/education_family.
Ohio Chautauqua 2008: Inventors and Innovators Summer Institute July 2-6, 2008, Westerville, OH In conjunction with Ohio Chautauqua, the Ohio Humanities Council in partnership with The Ohio State University’s Department of History is offering an intensive, five-day Summer Institute for educators. The Institute is designed for humanities educators in grades K-12 and will offer a multidisciplinary approach for understanding inventors and innovators in the larger context of American history. In addition to attending the evening performances under the Chautauqua tent, participants of the Summer Institute will attend workshops given by the Chautauqua scholars/performers, attend seminars lead by The Ohio State University faculty, receive materials to use in the classroom, learn how to incorporate primary sources in lessons, and create lesson plans based on content and principles acquired at the Institute. Participants receive a $500 stipend, CEUs, and daily meals. Stipends may be used to purchase 2 hours of graduate credit from The Ohio State University. Space is limited to 20 educators; please apply by April 30, 2008. Application form is available at http://www.ohiohumanities.org/chaut/index.htm. For more information and, please contact: Kristina Markel
The NEH Landmarks of American History Landmarks Workshop Dear Educators: Thank you for your time,
Teaching about Global Child Labor and Human Trafficking Conference at Drew University 4/25-26 Drew University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) and the International Center on Child Labor and Education (ICCLE) are co-hosting a conference on Teaching about Global Child Labor and Human Trafficking. The conference, which is geared towards secondary Social Studies, English and Spanish teachers, offers educators the opportunity to meet and interview former child laborers and trafficking victims, and attend a film festival and lectures by top scholars and human rights activists working in the field. The conference will provide the first forum in the United States for intensive training in the internationally acclaimed, interdisciplinary SCREAM—Supporting Children’s Rights through Education, the Arts and Media— program, developed by the International Labour Organization, International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (ILO/IPEC). SCREAM offers cutting edge pedagogy, ideal for adapting and differentiating instruction to accommodate students≠ different learning needs and styles. The highlight of the program will be the forum where former child laborers from South America and victims of trafficking within the US will share their stories. These stories will be videotaped for classroom use and conference participants will develop teaching ideas to accompany these narratives which will be published for use in the schools. Credits: 12.5 Professional Development Hours (1.25 CEUs) available Location: Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ Date & Time: From 4/25/2008, 8:00 A.M. to 4/26/2008, 5:30 P.M. Limited Time Promotion: Bring a friend and register 2 for the price of 1! Website: www.depts.drew.edu/gsdean/mat/conference/2008.htm Contacts:
Or Beth Lindley
Salvadori Center Three-Day "Turbo" Professional Development Institute The “Turbo” Institute is a three-day exploration of the Salvadori Center's classroom-tested project-based pedagogy anchored in the built environment. Participants will develop hands-on/minds-on lesson plans specific to their curricula. Designed for educators in the metropolitan New York City area who can travel to the City College of New York campus. PLACE: City College of New York, New York, NY 10031 DATES: July 8, 9, & 10, 2008 SCHEDULE: 9–4 PM, with an evening program on July 8 COST: $250.00 per person—There is a 10% discount for 2 or more teachers from the same school or district. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2008. Contact for more information and an application packet: michael@salvadori.org or 212-650-5497.
Salvadori Center National Institute: Professional Development in a Project-Based Pedgagogy Travel to New York and immerse yourself in the city as you work with the Salvadori staff to create project-based lesson plans anchored in the built environment that address standards in math, science, literacy, technology, social studies, and the arts. Cultural programs, tours, educational materials, some meals, and housing are included. PLACE: City College of New York, New York, NY 10031 DATES: July 20–26, 2008 COST: $1000 per person [$650 without lodging]. There is a discount for 2 or more teachers from the same school or district. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/11/08 Contact for more information and an application packet: michael@salvadori.org or 212-650-5497.
The World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C. Summer Institute on International Affairs for High School Educators. Over the past 27 years, the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C. has been dedicated and committed to supporting the education of international affairs in Washington, D.C. area students as well as middle and high school educators. This program is a key resource for teachers committed to providing their students with a global education. The Institute gathers educators from across the country for a week long seminar on international affairs and the role of the U.S. in the world.
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