When
will the seminar take place?
June
5 - June 9, 2006. A minimum of two other meeting dates during
the 2006-2007 school year will be determined later.
Who
is eligible?
Any
teacher whose primary responsibility could include:
the teaching
of 8th grade early American History
or
high
school American History in the Region
4 geographic area.
What
must participants do?
Participants
must attend and participate in the summer institute. Participants
will work
in collaborative groups to develop TEKS/TAKS aligned curriculum materials.
What
benefits will participants receive?
All
participants will receive:
- $500
stipend;
- free
resource materials;
- all
meals during the seminar;
- all-expense
paid field trip.
Want
to participate?
The
Seminar 2006 application is available in Microsoft
Word format. Save this form to your computer by left
clicking on the link above. When the 'File Download' window appears
click on the 'Open' button. The application
form will
open and you may print it from your computer.
When
is the deadline?
Applications
to participate in the summer seminar must be received no later
than
May 05, 2006. Applicants will be interviewed in April and May
and will be notified no later than May 10, 2006.
For
additional information:
Please
contact Debra Williams, Education Specialist in Science/Social
Studies Services at Region 4 Education Service Center, 713-744-6846
or dwilliams@esc4.net
