The Center for Civic Education and the Alabama Center for ...

 5181600-344169PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEAchieving Standards through Civic ActionThe Center for Civic Education and the Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education present a unique opportunity for upper elementary middle school and high school teachers to take part in professional development featuring We the People: Project Citizen, one of the country’s foremost civic education programs.The Project Citizen Research Program uses Project Citizen curricular materials as the primary base of instruction. The materials are designed to foster active participation in a process-oriented curriculum that allows students to use interdisciplinary skills to monitor and influence public policy in their communities to solve real-life issues. Each participant receives a classroom set of Project Citizen textbooks as well as additional materials on public policy. This Professional Development Institute is funded by the Center for Civic Education through a grant from the U. S. Department of Education and presented by the Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education.-63491905BENEFITS OF ATTENDANCELearn how to use Project Citizen in your educational or organizational settingLearn about public policy and policymaking from experts in the fieldExamine strategies to improve literacy skills through authentic civic actionApply classroom management skills to project-based learningIntegrate interdisciplinary learning into classroom instructionEnhance use of interactive teaching methodsEXPENSES PAIDParticipants chosen to attend will receiveA set of Project Citizen textbooks and other professional resource materialsTravel reimbursement to and from the instituteLodging and mealsA stipendSUMMER 2021Project Citizen for the 21st CenturyUsing Project Citizen as a tool for building community, participants will explore the relationship between civil and human rights, public policy, and civic engagement. The trainers will reinforce civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions as participants examine their community’s problems and concerns through the eyes of the “other.” Participants will learn how to use Project Citizen as a tool for creating a public policy on the local level. HOW TO APPLYComplete the application form, including written statement.Attach your resumé (required).Make a photocopy of the application and attachments for your records.All inquiries should be made to the contact information pleted application forms and required documents can be mailed to the physical address below or scanned and emailed:Jane SchaeferExecutive DirectorAlabama Center for Law and Civic EducationCumberland School of Law800 Lakeshore DriveBirmingham, AL 35229205-726-2784 (0ffice)205-563-0235 (Cell)jschaefe@samford.eduAfter review of the resume and application form, each applicant will be evaluated on the following additional criteria:Whether the applicant is assigned to teach grades 5–12 in the 2021-2022 school year.Whether the applicant agrees to implement Project Citizen in at least one class or with one youth group in the 2021-2022 school year and submit a class portfolio to the South Regional culminating event.Whether the applicant agrees to complete all required activities to include the following:Participate in 36 hours of professional development at the summer institute;Provide at least 20 hours of classroom instruction on Project Citizen;Participate in a six-hour in-person professional development seminar;Participate in six hours of professional development sessions conducted online;Participate in taking a Pre-Test at the start of the Summer Institute and a Post-Test upon completion of all professional development hours and classroom implementation;Administer Pre- and Post-tests to participating students4457700044577000SPONSORED BY THE212544551261016013810010160138100Center for Civic EducationPROJECT CITIZEN SUMMER INSTITUTE APPLICATIONAPPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE — First Priority Deadline: April 1, 2021. Required Documents (incomplete applications will not be considered)1) Completed and signed application form 2) Written statement 3) Resumé 4) Statement of administrative supportThe Summer Institute will be held on the campus of Samford University in the Cumberland School of Law beginning Monday, July 26 and ending Friday, July 30, 2021.(Please print legibly or type – All information is required)NAME/POSITION __________________________________________________________________GRADE/CLASSES YOU TEACH _____________________________________________________ SCHOOL/YOUTH ORGANIZATION __________________________________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT ________________________________________________________________SCHOOL ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________CITY _____________________________ ZIP __________________ SCHOOL TELEPHONE ___________________________SCHOOL FAX ____________________Summer contact information (required)CELL PHONE ________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________HOME ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________CITY _____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP _____________________________Applicant Agreement (Signature Required)By signing below, the applicant agrees to fulfill all the commitments associated with the Training Institute. The Center for Civic Education is depending on its participants to implement the program, participate in additional professional development workshops, and submit a project in the culminating South Regional showcase.Signature _________________________________________________Statement of Administrative SupportADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT PERSON _______________________________________________TITLE _____________________________________________________________________________EMAIL ____________________________________________________________________________The __________________________________________ school district/organization understands that ______________________________________________ (applicant) will implement We the People: Project Citizen in his/her classroom/youth group. The district/organization will support him/her in this activity. I agree to support his/her implementation of Project Citizen and will allow him/her to participate in all required activities.Signature __________________________________________________WRITTEN STATEMENTIn no more than 300 words, explain why you are qualified for this Institute. Describe some ways that you would use the program during the next school year and what your goals are after attending this Institute. Confirm your agreement to teach Project Citizen to at least one class or with one youth group in the 2021-2022 school year, administer pre- and post-tests to students, complete all professional development activities, and submit a portfolio to the South Regional culminating event. ................
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