Professional Development for Social Studies Teachers
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District 205's Teaching American History Grant
The Freedom Project
The Freedom Project is designed for teachers in grades 5, 7, 8, and high school teachers of United States History. Please contact Betsy Homewood, TAH Project Director, (Roosevelt Center: 815/966-3250, ext. 4341) for additional information.
RPS #205's "Freedom Project" is gearing up for its second year of providing professional development to teachers in the district who teach US history. Beginning in late May, teachers will have the opportunity to sign on for the grant's second year in one of two ways--as a "Freedom Project Scholar" or as a "Freedom Project Participant." FP Scholars are those who complete the application process for the Freedom Project and commit themselves to the grant's requirements for a one-year term. Through this commitment, the FP Scholars attend major symposiums and workshops and create six (6) well-written lesson plans based on the themes of the major symposiums for which they will receive a stipend of $1000. FP Scholars are automatically registered for all events sponsored by the TAH Grant and will receive a complimentary copy of each book selected for each major symposium. FP Scholars work with the grant's Historian-in-Residence at least once each semester to design and create lesson plans; they also have the opportunity, based on their commitment, to be eligible for end of the year Field Study Travel for a week at that year's designated location with all expenses paid: Year Two's location is Boston!!
FP Participants may take part in any and all of the TAH Grant's functions but they must register ahead of time for each event. If among the first 40 to register, FP Participants will receive complimentary copies of the selected books for each symposium and meals will be provided. FP Participants are not asked to create lesson plans but they may request a session with the Historian-in-Residence should time slots be available. FP Participants are NOT eligible for the end of the year Field Study Travel.
Applications may be completed at any time but must be in by the August 30th deadline. You will be able to access the application form through this link.
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National Humanities Center
Summer Institutes and More!
"The National Humanities Center is the only major independent American institute for advanced study in all fields of the humanities. Privately incorporated and governed by a distinguished board of trustees from academic, professional, and public life, the Center was planned under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and began operation in 1978. It provides a national focus for the best work in the liberal arts, drawing attention to the enduring value of ancient and modern history, language and literature, ethical and moral reflection, artistic and cultural traditions, and critical thought in every area of humanistic investigation. By encouraging excellence in scholarship, the Center seeks to insure the continuing strength of the liberal arts and to affirm the importance of the humanities in American life." Check out their Summer Study offerings! Their Toolbox Library contains "a toolbox of primary resources—historical documents, literary texts, and works of art—thematically organized with notes and discussion questions." Outstanding! |
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Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America
Local Lectures!
"Rockford Society, AIA has annually provided a series of free, open-to-the-public lectures by noted archaeologists and scholars relating to sites throughout the world. Lecture attendees are not archaeologists, but are drawn by a shared interest in archaeology. In addition, the society hosts both foreign and domestic field trips. Rockford boasts a long and demonstrable tradition in archaeology and the eminent James Henry Breasted was born and is buried in Rockford, IL." |
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Summer Seminars for Teachers
"The Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminars are designed to strengthen participants' commitment to high quality history teaching. Public, parochial, independent school teachers, and National Park Service rangers are eligible. These weeklong seminars provide intellectual stimulation and a collaborative context for developing practical resources and strategies to take back to the classroom. Information about 2010 seminars (including dates and application forms) will be posted in October, 2009." |
National Constitution Center
2009 Summer Institutes
The deadline was in March so stay tuned for next year's programs! |
Presidential Academy for American History & Civics
2009 Information
Again, the deadline has passed so consider this outstanding opportunity for 2010! |
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Live, Online Workshops and Seminars in U.S. History and American Literature
For Fall 2009!
The National Humanities Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, is the country's only independent institute for advanced study in all branches of the humanities. Since 1984, it has been offering rigorous, content-based professional development programs for high school teachers. These workshops are designed for K-12 U.S. History and American Literature teachers. |
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