There will be a professional development workshop for high school civics teachers in Pittsburgh on October 24th. The workshop is suitable for student teachers as well as those currently serving in the education field. The details are below:
Program Location:
Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The workshop begins at 7:30 A.M. with registration and breakfast, and concludes at 2:30 P.M.
Workshop Webpage: http://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-events/educators-programs-events/upcomingseminars/pittsburgh-2013/
Registration Link: http://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-events/educators-programs-events/upcomingseminars/register-for-a-seminar/
Participants will:
- Analyze how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution’s protections of civil and economic liberty.
- Discuss Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) and Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States (1935).
- Receive a FREE download of our brand new online resources exploring the connection between civil and economic liberty.
- Explore resources to conduct document-based questions on Supreme Court cases.
- Discuss primary source documents and historically-based, expert methods to address these topics.
- Receive a complimentary breakfast and lunch.
- Receive a Professional Development certificate for 6 ACT 48 credits.
This Bill of Rights Institute Constitutional Workshop will help teachers address one or more of the Common Core Standards shown here.
For more information, contact:
Laura Vlk
Manager, Programs & Events
Bill of Rights Institute
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 200 | Arlington, Virginia 22203
Phone: 703-894-1776, ext. 20| Fax: 703-894-1791