[LM_NET] info about Civil War Teacher Institute~July 28-30, 2006 in Richmond

[mlgav <mlgav@YAHOO.COM>]

In case you have some interest in going to a teacher seminar about the Civil 
War...mary
   
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  Dear Teachers,
 
For 2006, CWPT now has a pilot program to provide financial assistance to
first-time, out-of-state Teacher Institute attendees.  
 
Two teachers will be selected to receive a stipend of up to $750 towards
travel expenses.  Both recipients will be out-of-state attendees who cannot
receive financial assistance from their schools and have never attended the
program before.  One student teacher and one established teacher will be
selected by a team of judges.  It is our hope that this financial aid
program will help teachers who would not otherwise be able to attend.
   
  To apply, contact Jen Rosenberry, Education Coordinator, for an application.
Completed applications must be received in the office by 5:00 PM on July
5th, 2006. No late applications will be considered. Decisions will be
announced July 7th.
 
 
Civil War Preservation Trust Teacher Institute
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The non-profit Civil War Preservation Trust is holding its fifth annual free
Civil War Teacher Institute.  It will be held July 28-30, 2006 in Richmond,
VA.  
 
Education professionals who work with students in grades 4-12 are encouraged
to attend.  Professors who teach at the community college and survey course
  level will also benefit from the institute.  Activities support professional
development contact hour requirements in many areas; check with your school
district.  
 
CWPT is teaming up with Virginia Tech to provide this program.  Eminent
historians James I. Robertson, Jr. and William C. Davis are among our
featured speakers.  Teachers will have their choice of focused workshops on
Friday and Sunday.  Our high point will be the field trip on Saturday, when
teachers choose either Pamplin Historic Park/ National Museum of the Civil
War Soldier OR Petersburg National Battlefield.  In addition, we will have
period entertainment on Saturday evening.
 
To register, teachers should e-mail jrosenberry@civilwar.org or call
301.665.1400 X 204.  They will then receive an application form to be
  returned to the address below.  
 
There is no direct cost, but there is a $50 deposit upon registration which
is refundable after teachers attend the program.  (Note:  this registration
deposit is waived for stipend recipients.)  Only teachers will be accepted
for the program – sorry, no non-teaching spouses or children will be
accepted.
 
Meals are included, but teachers are responsible for their own lodging and
transportation. A block of rooms is being held for us at the Crowne Plaza
Hotel Richmond River District, which is also hosting the program.  The hotel
is located at 555 E Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219.  Call
800.996.8894 (central reservation line) or 804.788.0900 (front desk) to make
reservations.  Please contact Jack Stinett, Crowne Plaza Convention Services
Manager at jack@smi-hotelgroup.com if you have any problems making
  reservations.  Teachers must ask for the Civil War Preservation Trust
Teacher Institute group to get the discounted rate.(Note: rooms at the
Crowne Plaza will be reserved for stipend recipients.)
 
Jennifer Rosenberry
Education Coordinator
Civil War Preservation Trust
11 Public Square, Suite 200
Hagerstown, MD  21740
301.665.1400 X 204
jrosenberry@civilwar.org
www.civilwar.org/historyctandclassrm.htm
   
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  mary gavlik
  librarian
  chucky-doak middle school
  afton, tn
 




 



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