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August 2016 – October 2020 Aug 2016 – Oct 2020
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Aug
1
Mon
2016
SUMMER CONTENT INSTITUTE: THE FIRST AMENDMENT: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE *AUG 1-6, 2016* @ Suffolk University
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Aug 1 @ 8:00 am – Aug 6 @ 4:30 am
SUMMER CONTENT INSTITUTE IN THE WORKS!!!
AUGUST 1, 2016 – AUGUST 6, 2016
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
The Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies and the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education are currently planning an intensive six-day content institute this summer at Suffolk University in downtown Boston (August 1 through August 6). 
The central focus of the content institute is “The First Amendment: Principles and Practice” and is open to primarily K-12 social studies teachers, pre-service teachers, and undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in history, government, law, and political science. The content institute is honored to present outstanding keynote speakers including Mary Beth Tinker & John Tinker (Tinker v. Des Moines); Cathy Kuhlmeier Frey (Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier); Dr. David Hudson, Jr. of the Nashville School of Law and Professor Bob Allison of Suffolk University. 
The six days include a walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail, visit to the Museum of African American History and the African Meeting House on Beacon Hill, and explore the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Museum and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute of the U.S. Senate. 

We are currently working with Framingham State University and Suffolk University to offer graduate credits for the successful completion of the six-day content institute. Workshops include sessions for teachers on incorporating the content learned from the seminars to design and develop meaningful instruction that can be implemented into the classroom.

 
Registration costs: $200 for MCSS members, $225 for NCSS members, $100 MACCE cohort 1, $325 non-MCSS members, $450 school members (send 3 teachers), $550 school non-members (send 3 teachers), $100 undergrad and graduate students, retired and pre-service teachers. 
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! TO STAY INFORMED OF THE 2016 SUMMER CONTENT INSTITUTE, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND FILL OUT THE FORM.
For more information, please feel free to contact either Dr. Gorman Lee at glee0524@gmail.com or Roger Desrosiers at rdesrosiers@masscivics.org.
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Categories: Workshops, Professional Development Tags: Civics Constitution First Amendment Law Political Science State Government U.S. Government U.S. History U.S. Senate
Nov
30
Wed
2016
National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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Nov 30 – Dec 4 all-day

Sharpen your skills, gain new techniques, and further your professional goals at the 2016 NCSS Annual Conference.

  • Learn best practices and the latest research from experts and colleagues in social studies education
  • Receive classroom-ready lessons
  • Interact with nationally-known speakers and educators
  • Share teaching strategies and solutions with peers
  • Expand your professional network
  • Discover the latest teaching resources, products and services in the exhibit hall

 

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Featured Speakers

Pre-Conference Clinics

Washington, DC offers an abundance of resources for the social studies classroom, and NCSS pre-conference clinics provide many options to take advantage of them through in-depth, hands-on sessions.

Tours

The Washington area is rich in history and culture, and there is no better way to appreciate that than on a custom tour. In addition to Washington’s famous landmarks, NCSS tours cover sites from Gettysburg, PA to Fredericksburg, VA, and a variety of subjects. Take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to explore the abundant resources and history of the mid-Atlantic region.

Special Events

Network with colleagues, visit famous Washington sites, and enhance your conference experience by attending these exciting special events, open to all NCSS conference attendees.

AP Workshops

College Board AP Workshops focus on providing both new and experienced AP teachers with in-depth explorations of specific AP course topics and offer instructional activities designed to increase student engagement with AP courses.

Community Scholar Speakers

NCSS Communities have invited prominent scholars to speak on issues related to their missions. Attend sessions of interest to learn about the discussion topics and NCSS Communities.

Sessions

More than 800 presentations by the leading social studies researchers and practitioners with classroom-ready resources on the latest social studies issues and teaching methods

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Categories: 3rd Party Events, Conferences Workshops, Professional Development Tags: advocacy Bill of Rights Civic Engagement Civics community service learning Constitution First Amendment Government Law legislation Political Science social studies education State Government U.S. Government U.S. History U.S. Senate
Oct
27
Tue
2020
Resource Ready with the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition @ virtual
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Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Resource Ready with the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. [Register here]
Casey Cullen and David Buchanan, Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition
One hour webinar

With the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign for racial justice, climate change and so many other major issues of this moment in time the need to renew the social contract grows more urgent every day. Education plays a key role in making that happen. The Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC) is here to support you in this critical work. During this session, representatives from the MCLC will highlight resources from many different organizations to build on the growing momentum for civics in Massachusetts schools. This session is for all educators seeking to establish new pathways for civic engagement in their district and looking to fortify old ones. Join us to learn more about the work of the MCLC and the resources available to make civics learning come alive in your classroom –  whether it’s virtual or in person.

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Categories: 3rd Party Events, Conferences Workshops, Professional Development Tags: nerc mclc
August 2016 – October 2020 Aug 2016 – Oct 2020