EVENT DESCRIPTION These workshops are designed to help teachers engage their students in the study of economics while implementing the Michigan Social Studies Content Expectations for Economics. Teachers will learn important content, explore best practices in the teaching of economics, and understand how they can integrate engaging econ lessons into their curriculum. Elementary: October 17, … Continue reading Econ Week: K-12 Opportunities
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K-12 Economics Conference
Here is a great opportunity for K-12 teachers interested in learning more about economics and have the potential to garner the $1,500 to $1,800 in total expenses to attend. If finding the funding is a major problem, remain clam and move on to something else. 🙂 56th Annual Financial Literacy Economic Education Conference Brooklyn, New … Continue reading K-12 Economics Conference
HS Civics PD – Expenses Paid
Via the Michigan Center for Civic Education The Michigan Center for Civic Education is sponsoring a year of supported civics learning for secondary teachers interested in research-driven, student-participatory learning. We are currently recruiting teachers to apply for participating in a third cohort of the James Madison Legacy Project with all expenses paid as well as … Continue reading HS Civics PD – Expenses Paid
6th & 7th Grade PD Opportunity
Via University of Michigan Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Laura M. Herbert Outreach Assistant Health in Latin America: From Indigenous Healing to Biomedicine The Zika outbreak in Latin America, Indigenous healing practices in Mexico, public health in Cuba, and more! When: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Where: 1644 International Institute School of … Continue reading 6th & 7th Grade PD Opportunity
5th Grade Educator Professional Learning
Recent analysis of research on the brain over the last 10 to 15 years has revealed numerous applications to the classroom. In fact, it has lead to a new field titled, "Educational Neuroscience". This professional learning opportunity is designed to help 5th Grade Educators understand how they can apply this research to improve their instructional … Continue reading 5th Grade Educator Professional Learning
Adaptive Learning and Progress 