Missouri Council for the Social Studies Conference
The theme for this conference will be "The Over-Arching Impact of Social Studies Instruction."
The theme for this conference will be "The Over-Arching Impact of Social Studies Instruction."
From the Michigan Joint Education Conference website:
"The purpose of the Michigan Joint Educational Conference is to establish widespread use of highly relevant integrated curriculum in Michigan Schools."
The New England Regional Conference for the Social Studies website provides a preview of the conference program.
From the Library of Congress website:
"The four-day institute will provide educators with the tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into classroom teaching.
Though many teachers are familiar with the importance of primary sources, they are not sure how to use them in the classroom, how to develop inquiry-based lessons, or how to help students use them in projects. In this institute, Library of Congress education specialists will introduce participants to the unique characteristics of primary sources, while helping them explore some of the millions of digitized primary sources available on the Library's Web site. Participants will be able to work with like-minded teachers from around the country to explore methods for effectively integrating primary sources into classroom activities.
After participating in the Summer Teacher Institutes, participants will:
From the Library of Congress website:
"The four-day institute will provide educators with the tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into classroom teaching.
Though many teachers are familiar with the importance of primary sources, they are not sure how to use them in the classroom, how to develop inquiry-based lessons, or how to help students use them in projects. In this institute, Library of Congress education specialists will introduce participants to the unique characteristics of primary sources, while helping them explore some of the millions of digitized primary sources available on the Library's Web site. Participants will be able to work with like-minded teachers from around the country to explore methods for effectively integrating primary sources into classroom activities.
After participating in the Summer Teacher Institutes, participants will:
From the Library of Congress website:
"The four-day institute will provide educators with the tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into classroom teaching.
Though many teachers are familiar with the importance of primary sources, they are not sure how to use them in the classroom, how to develop inquiry-based lessons, or how to help students use them in projects. In this institute, Library of Congress education specialists will introduce participants to the unique characteristics of primary sources, while helping them explore some of the millions of digitized primary sources available on the Library's Web site. Participants will be able to work with like-minded teachers from around the country to explore methods for effectively integrating primary sources into classroom activities.
After participating in the Summer Teacher Institutes, participants will:
From the Library of Congress website:
"The four-day institute will provide educators with the tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into classroom teaching.
Though many teachers are familiar with the importance of primary sources, they are not sure how to use them in the classroom, how to develop inquiry-based lessons, or how to help students use them in projects. In this institute, Library of Congress education specialists will introduce participants to the unique characteristics of primary sources, while helping them explore some of the millions of digitized primary sources available on the Library's Web site. Participants will be able to work with like-minded teachers from around the country to explore methods for effectively integrating primary sources into classroom activities.
After participating in the Summer Teacher Institutes, participants will:
From the Historical Society of Pennsylvania website:
"Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to share yours at PhilaPlace.org, an interactive Web site that connects stories to places across time in Philadelphia neighborhoods. At this workshop, PhilaPlace project director Joan Saverino will discuss PhilaPlace and show visitors how to log their own memories, use the interactive map, access audio and video clips, create tours, and view historical records."
From the California Council for the Social Studies website:
"During this three-day event we have top-rated speakers, scholars, seminars and a variety of other special events.
Choose from over 100 workshops and sessions that are sure to bring innovation, creativity and fun to your classroom. Tour the exhibit hall and view the latest instructional materials from all our vendors. Hear Fred Jones, our own CCSS Legislative Analyst, give an update on legislation impacting social studies education. You are invited to join the CCSS Committee meetings on Saturday and give your input. Drop by our CCSS booth for the latest information; meet our CCSS officers at the Social Event on Friday, and attend the CCSS Annual Meeting on Saturday.
You will not only learn how the California Council for the Social Studies serves you, but you will discover how you too may become more involved!"
No specifics currently available online.