The Civics Academy (Summer 2008)
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A Unique Professional Development Opportunity for Middle School Civics Teachers
Integrate two nationally recognized programs into your civics classroom.
Students who experience We the People and Project Citizen demonstrate significant gains in overall civic knowledge. See the results at www.civiced.org.
- No cost. Free to middle school civics teachers.
- Mileage to and from the program will be reimbursed.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
- Certification of participation in 32 hours of professional development will be provided.
- Graduate credit may be available through the University of Florida’s College of Teaching and Learning (with additional work requirements).
- Teachers completing the program will receive 30 free We the People and Project Citizen texts for classroom use.
Seating is limited. (Tallahassee and Ft. Lauderdale sessions are full)
The Schedule
Monday
Program Overview
Presentation from a Constitutional Scholar
Classroom applications & mini-hearing
Group meetings
Tuesday
What is We the People?
Demonstration of hearing format
What are the Roles of Citizens in American Democracy?
Wednesday
How have the protections of the Bill of Rights been developed and expanded?
Mini-hearing
Thursday
Wrap-up on We the People
Student hearing video
How to use Project Citizen in the classroom
Defining public policy
Friday
Use and evaluation of project portfolios in Project Citizen
Concluding Luncheon
The Program
We the People...the Citizen and the Constitution is the premier constitutional education program in the country. It combines a six unit textbook with a mock congressional hearing. Project Citizen provides an opportunity for students to learn about state and local government through a’ hands on experience’ where they solve community problems. Both programs are administered in Florida by the Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc.
Dates and Locations:
| Start Date | End Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Jun 27 | Pensacola (Session Full) |
| Jul 7 | Jul 11 | Jacksonville |
| Jul 14 | Jul 18 | Orlando |
| Jul 21 | Jul 25 | Gainesville |
| Jul 28 | Aug 1 | Ft. Lauderdale (Session Full) |
| Jul 28 | Aug 1 | Sarasota |
| *Aug 4 | Aug 8 | Tallahassee (Session Full) |
The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship is a partnership between the Lou Frey Institute at UCF and the Bob Graham Center at UF. The Joint Center promotes the development of enlightened, responsible, and actively engaged citizens.
The Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc. is dedicated to improving the administration of justice and strengthening democracy through practical, hands-on law related and civic education programs for students. See www.flrea.org.
The Helios Education Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of individuals in Arizona and Florida by creating opportunities for success in postsecondary education. The Foundation’s generous support has made this program possible. See www.helios.org.
Registration
There are two ways to register:
- Register online
- Call us at 407-823-6671
For questions about the program contact
Annette Boyd Pitts, Director
Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc.
850.386.8223
abpflreaed@aol.com
Professor Elizabeth Yeager, Senior Fellow
Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
352.392.9191, ext 242.
eyeager@coe.ufl.edu