California Civic Learning Institute for K-12 Educators, A Professional Learning Series to Prepare Students for College, Career, and Civic Life (4 Day Event) 08/01/2016 - 08/04/2016 Event Dates: 08/01/2016 | 08/02/2016 | 08/03/2016 | 08/04/2016 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
This four-day Institute and three follow-up days will equip K-12 educators with the ability to incorporate high quality civic learning across the curriculum to build student knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become informed, engaged citizens. Nationally recognized civic learning experts Brian Gibbs and Mary Ellen Daneels will provide teachers with hands-on strategies and materials to frame civic inquiries, facilitate student-led investigations, engage in civil dialogue about controversial issues, help students reach conclusions and take informed civic action. Tools and techniques from the California Democracy School Civic Learning Initiative will be provided to institutionalize civic learning across entire grade spans at K-12 school sites. A multitude of free resources will also be provided by a number of outstanding civic learning organizations.
Event Details
Conference Coordinator(s)
Michelle Herczog Karen Lefler
Included
Registration Fee of $475.00 includes 7 days of professional development, materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and a copy of “The Political Classroom” by Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy.
Price
$475.00 per individual
Please make checks, money orders and purchase orders payable to "Los Angeles County Office of Education." Submit payment to: Los Angeles County Office of Education 9300 Imperial Highway, ECW Room 236 Downey, CA 90242
Location
The Centre at Sycamore Plaza 5000 Clark Avenue Lakewood, CA 90712 Map | Driving Directions Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
