***Elementary educators: Please check the Elementary Social Studies tab also to find PD specifically designed for your grade levels.***
From our parent organization, NCSS:
Please click on the image below to reach the Learn from History site. Some of the downloadable resources provide talking points to help you respond to questions posed by parents and others.
Announcing a Free Self-Directed Course on the Fundamental Values and Principles of American Constitutional Democracy
The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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Geography Educators - online PhD opportunity:
Geography Educators - online PhD opportunity:
Peru State College Online offers a 100% online, affordable Master of Science in Education degree option. The MSED can be completed in 19 months for just $359/credit hour (all inclusive). Studies show that teachers who complete their Masters can earn on average $11,490 more per year. You can read more about our MSED program here: https://online.peru.edu/graduate-programs/master-science-education
With 20 years of experience in online learning, Peru State College provides high quality, flexible Masters degree options for teachers.
If you have questions or would like more information about our program, Rebecca Streeter can be reached at rstreeter@online.peru.edu
With 20 years of experience in online learning, Peru State College provides high quality, flexible Masters degree options for teachers.
If you have questions or would like more information about our program, Rebecca Streeter can be reached at rstreeter@online.peru.edu
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MAKING THE POPULATION CONNECTION: EXPLORING THE HUMAN-ENVIRONMENTAL NEXUS IN TODAY’S MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM
Making the Population Connection is aimed towards science and social studies educators of grades 6-12. If you teach Environmental Science, World Geography, Human Geography, Biology/Life Science, World History, or the AP counterparts, this course is perfect for you. Presented topics focus on global development, human quality of life, natural resources, and environmental sustainability.
Credits Teachers Can Earn:
45 professional development clock hours (4.5 CEUs)
3 graduate credits from Adams State University
**Either Science Education (SCED) or Education (ED) credits may be earned
Course Length:
8 weeks (Fall semester)
4 weeks, accelerated (Summer semester)
Course Format:
This course is an online, asynchronous course, which means it has no required real-time interactions between instructor and students. Please note, this is different than independent study; assignments and discussions must be completed by indicated due dates. You will be required to contribute to online discussion boards, submit weekly journals and complete a final project, all built to provide you with meaningful feedback and materials to use within your own educational setting.
Register here: https://populationeducation.org/online-course-registration/
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Making the Population Connection is aimed towards science and social studies educators of grades 6-12. If you teach Environmental Science, World Geography, Human Geography, Biology/Life Science, World History, or the AP counterparts, this course is perfect for you. Presented topics focus on global development, human quality of life, natural resources, and environmental sustainability.
Credits Teachers Can Earn:
45 professional development clock hours (4.5 CEUs)
3 graduate credits from Adams State University
**Either Science Education (SCED) or Education (ED) credits may be earned
Course Length:
8 weeks (Fall semester)
4 weeks, accelerated (Summer semester)
Course Format:
This course is an online, asynchronous course, which means it has no required real-time interactions between instructor and students. Please note, this is different than independent study; assignments and discussions must be completed by indicated due dates. You will be required to contribute to online discussion boards, submit weekly journals and complete a final project, all built to provide you with meaningful feedback and materials to use within your own educational setting.
Register here: https://populationeducation.org/online-course-registration/
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See below for an exciting professional development opportunity for social studies teachers from the Harvard Business School.
Each fall, the Case Method Project hosts a workshop at Harvard Business School for high-school teachers interested in how to implement the case method in their classrooms. Teachers participate in case discussions led by HBS professors, hear from fellow educators who have taught cases, and discuss how to adapt the case method for their students. The Project covers all expenses, including lodging and meals, the cases, and supporting materials, with the exception of travel to Boston. To receive more information about this year’s workshop, please contact us.
For additional information about the Case Method Project at Harvard Business School, please see the Project’s website for an overview video, a list of the teachers involved in the program, and videos of students and teachers talking about their experiences with case method teaching.
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Each fall, the Case Method Project hosts a workshop at Harvard Business School for high-school teachers interested in how to implement the case method in their classrooms. Teachers participate in case discussions led by HBS professors, hear from fellow educators who have taught cases, and discuss how to adapt the case method for their students. The Project covers all expenses, including lodging and meals, the cases, and supporting materials, with the exception of travel to Boston. To receive more information about this year’s workshop, please contact us.
For additional information about the Case Method Project at Harvard Business School, please see the Project’s website for an overview video, a list of the teachers involved in the program, and videos of students and teachers talking about their experiences with case method teaching.
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Go to https://echoesandreflections.org/prepare/?class=webinars
to view the complete calendar and descriptions.
to view the complete calendar and descriptions.
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The Choices Program-Brown University
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
https://www.choices.edu/professional-development/
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
https://www.choices.edu/professional-development/
