This course focuses on the legislative branch of the U.S. government. It examines topics such as the constitutional powers of Congress, the relations between Congress and the other branches of the federal government and the states, and the changing structure and internal politics of Congress.
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.
The AASLH Annual Meeting is a one-of-a-kind networking and learning opportunity for history professionals, historical sites, historical societies, history museums, military museums, libraries, presidential sites, students, suppliers, and more. Attendees share their passion, ideas, and knowledge with over 800 peers in the field of state and local history. The meeting provides an opportunity to learn from over 80 sessions and 17 pre-meeting workshops that directly relate to the latest issues and trends in the field.
The 89th NCSS Annual Conference will address the key responsibility of social studies educators: preparing young citizens to make a better world. Join more than 4,000 of educators from across the U.S. and around the world to share the most current knowledge, ideas, research, and expertise in social studies education.
The conference includes more than 400 sessions, workshops, poster presentations, clinics, tours, speakers and panels, and social events.
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.
Offers 40 hours of in-service training credit. This institute is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification for professional development credit.
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."
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.
This grant supports curriculum and professional development projects related to the subject matter of a Florida Center for Teachers program which the recipient has attended within the past two years.
Sponsoring Organization
Florida Humanities Council
Eligibility Requirements
Must be currently teaching in Florida | Must have attended a Florida Center for Teachers program within the past two years