Minnesota Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference

Description

The theme of this conference is "Embracing the Future." Participants can help shape the future of social studies through this two-day opportunity to network with educators from throughout Minnesota. They will choose from more than 40 sessions from content experts and teachers with successful classroom strategies. Professionals from a variety of social studies disciplines will address the needs of today's students at all grade levels.

Website
http://www.rahrahrochester.com/events/2010_MN_Council_for_the_Social_Studies/in…
Sponsoring Organization
Minnesota Council for the Social Studies
Contact email
VIP1service@rochestercvb.org
Location
Rochester, MN
Start Date
End Date

Social Studies Student Teacher Institute

Description

Over the past five years, pre-service through first-year teachers have enriched their teaching and content knowledge by completing this program. Its goal is to expose beginning and future teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to strategies and programs which will help them be better civic educators. The institute content includes discussions and practical application of concepts dealing with local, Texas, and national government and the U.S. Constitution. In addition, each level has special programs designed for that grade level. All materials distributed are correlated with the TEKS standards and the TAKS test. Lessons also include gifted and talented/advanced placement extensions.

Contact email
ldeleon@texasbar.com
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Law Focused Education, Inc.
Phone number
800-204-2222
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Course Credit
Offers 40 hours of in-service training credit. This institute is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification for professional development credit.
Duration
Five days
End Date
Website
http://www.texaslre.org/ciw_steacher.html

American Statesmen: Hamilton and Jefferson

Description

No specifics available.

Contact email
info@TeachingAmericanHistory.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date
Website
http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/institutes/2009/630C.html

American Statesmen: FDR and Reagan

Description

No specifics available.

Contact email
info@TeachingAmericanHistory.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date
Website
http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/institutes/2009/630B.html

American Statesmen: Adams and Madison

Description

No specifics available.

Contact email
info@TeachingAmericanHistory.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date
Website
http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/institutes/2009/630A.html

Tachau Teacher of the Year Award

Description

From the Organization of American Historians website:

"The Organization of American Historians sponsors an annual award to recognize the contributions made by precollegiate or classroom teachers to improve history education. The award, to be given for activities which enhance the intellectual development of other history teachers and/or students, memorializes the career of Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau, University of Louisville, for her pathbreaking efforts to build bridges between university and precollegiate history teachers."

Sponsoring Organization
Organization of American Historians
Eligibility Requirements

"Precollegiate teachers engaged at least half time in history teaching, whether in history or social studies, are eligible."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"The successful candidate will receive a one-year OAH membership, a one-year subscription to the OAH Magazine of History, and a complimentary registration for the annual meeting. If the winner is an OAH member, the award will include a one-year renewal of membership in the awardee's usual membership category. The winner's school will receive a certificate."
Website
http://www.oah.org/activities/awards/tachau/index.html
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American Studies Association Annual Meeting

Description

The theme of this conference is "Practices of Citizenship, Sustainability, and Belonging." The program committee seeks panels and individual papers that, in examining past and present practices of citizenship, sustainability, and belonging, will also further the ASA's commitment to forging an inclusive community of participants from the arts, policy makers, journalists, community organizers and activists, K-16 educators, and international scholars.

Website
http://www.theasa.net/images/uploads/ASA%20News%20Sept08.pdf
Sponsoring Organization
American Studies Association
Contact email
asastaff@theasa.net
Location
Washington, D.C.
Phone number
202-467-4783
Start Date
End Date
Submission Deadline
Fax number
202-467-4786

Community Partnership Grant Program

Description

From the American Studies Association website:

"The American Studies Association is pleased to invite individual and institutional members of the association to apply to the ASA Community Partnership Program for grants to support collaborative interdisciplinary community projects utilizing American Studies pedagogy, curriculum, research, and other resources. The grants will support projects developed in collaboration with community-based organizations, school districts, public libraries, local historical societies, community museums, and other non-profit entities. Local communities have a wide range of educational and cultural needs that have not been met through traditional academic or community-based programs because of language, cultural and other barriers. The grants are intended to bridge this gap by more fully engaging American Studies practitioners in genuine collaborations with community organizations and the constituents they serve to provide new cultural and educational opportunities."

Sponsoring Organization
American Studies Association
Eligibility Requirements

"This request for proposals is intended for all individual and institutional members of the American Studies Association. In addition, ASA regional chapters, committees, boards, and task forces may apply, provided they demonstrate substantial ASA member involvement. Previous recipients of grants may apply but preference will be given to those undertaking new initiatives. The grants are not intended to serve as an ongoing source of funding but rather as seed money to start projects that will then be sustained by other local resources. Proposals must demonstrate a strong working relationship with local organizations providing American studies resources and materials to their constituents. This request for proposals is not intended for use by national or international organizations."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"The ASA intends to award a limited number of grants ranging from $500.00 to $3,000.00."
Website
http://www.theasa.net/prizes_and_grants/pages/community_partnership_grant_progr…
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