Teaching American History Grant
|
|
 |
The Freedom Project
Rockford's Second Teaching American History Grant
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.
On this site you will find outstanding resources created by Rockford teachers for other Rockford teachers. Be sure to read about the 2009-2010's Freedom Project plans here! |
![]() |
 |
Application for 2009-2010's Freedom Project Scholars
Due August 30, 2009
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, 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.
|
![]() |
|
