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Dear Faculty of Great Hearts,
Great Hearts identifies itself as a true community of learners with faculty committed to the lifelong pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful. In
support of our community, this catalog provides an ongoing list of professional development programs across the country. We encourage you to look
through these opportunities and consider applying. For any opportunity listed, Great Hearts faculty members are invited to apply for a scholarship to
assist with the cost of the program and/or travel and lodging.
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CiRCE Institute
Summer Institute: A Literary Retreat on Virgil’s “Aeneid”
Blowing Rock, NC (June 4–9)
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
The CiRCE Institute’s Summer Institute – a week-long seminar on a Great Book – will be held at the beautiful Chetola Resort. The text
for this year is Virgil’s “Aeneid.” The program cost of $1,175 ($150 deposit required) includes lodging, most meals, and materials.
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National Endowment for the Humanities
Summer Seminars, Institutes, and Landmark Workshops
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: March 1
The National Endowment for the Humanities provides a robust program of studies in topics throughout the humanities and arts. There
is no tuition for these programs, and the NEH provides significant grants/scholarships for travel and board ($1,200-$3,900 depending
on the duration of the program). For more application instructions, please visit the websites for individual programs neh.gov
A brief sampling of seminar topics and details:
Existentialism
South Hadley, MA (July 16-August 4)
Emily Dickinson: Person, Poetry, and Place
Amherst, MA (July 10-14 or July 24-28)
America’s Reconstruction: The Untold Story
Beaufort, SC (July 9-29)
Johann Sebastian Bach and the Music of the Reformation Churches
Bethlehem, PA (June 26-July 21)
Re-enchanting Nature: Humanities Perspectives
Helena, MT (July 10-July 28)
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
Summer Institutes: Teaching the Humanities through Art
Washington, D.C. (July 10-14 or July 24-28)
Application Deadline: April 2
The institutes are geared towards social studies, history, and English/language arts teachers for grades 6-12. Teachers of other
subjects or grades may be considered if space is available. Teachers will: gain expertise from museum educators, curators, and
content experts, through gallery talks, discussion groups, and hands-on activities; learn to use American art in the classroom to foster
critical thinking skills and deepen student engagement with content; make interdisciplinary connections among American art, social
studies, history, and English/language arts. The cost of the program is $200, due upon registration. This non-refundable fee covers
the cost of your take-home materials as well as daily breakfast and lunch. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs. The
Smithsonian American Art Museum is pleased to offer a limited number of $500 scholarships per Institute. americanart.si.edu
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St. John’s College
Summer Classics 2016
Santa Fe, NM (July 2-7; 9-14; or 16-22)
Application Deadline: TBD
Over the years, Great Hearts Academies has sponsored many teachers in attendance of this unique program. Participants are housed
on the beautiful St. John’s College Santa Fe campus and attend a week-long seminar that focuses on a particular text or author.
Selections for summer 2017 will be posted in February, but examples of past topics are available on their website. sjc.edu
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
The Sue Rose Summer Institutes for Teachers
Dallas, TX (July 10-28)
Application Deadline: TBD
The fifteen days of class at the Dallas Institute includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks, all books and reading materials, lectures,
seminars, writing, workshops, visiting presenters, panels, and films. The summer of 2017 is devoted to tragedy and comedy with the
last five days given to a study of two novels for the purpose of demonstrating the way in which the tragic and comic genres may be
contained within a totally different medium from drama and film. Reach out to Dr. Claudia Allums for more details. dallasinstitute.
org/cowancenter
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Shakespeare in the Classroom
Ashland, OR (June 28–July 2)
Application Deadline: Registration closes three weeks prior to the first day of class
Designed for English and theatre teachers, Shakespeare in the Classroom provides a theatre-based rather than academic approach
to studying Shakespeare, intended to make the works of Shakespeare exciting and accessible for all students. Tuition is $890 (plus
$50 deposit) and includes four class sessions, tickets to five plays, and one Festival Noon event. Call 866-545-6337 and ask for
Group Sales. Limited sliding scale tuition assistance is available based on financial need. See their Registration Information for details.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival
2016 Theatre Methods for the Classroom: Elementary & Secondary
Cedar City, UT (Elementary: July 17-19; Secondary: July 18–20)
Application Deadline: TBD
Festival Education Director Michael Bahr explores methods of developing and implementing Shakespeare and theatre arts programs
as a tool for varied elementary and secondary curriculum. Topics include script adaptation, acting techniques, costuming, technical
theatre, and learning about fresh approaches to language. The $250 tuition includes college credit, a ticket to a Festival production,
classroom materials, and special sessions with Festival actors. Call 435-865-8333. bard.org
Folger Shakespeare Library
Teaching Shakespeare Institute
Washington, D.C. (July 9-14)
Application Deadline: March 20
Thirty participants from all over the country will spend a week at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., learning
to teach Macbeth the Folger way: through attention to scholarship, performance, curriculum, and assessment. You can explore
Folger’s collection of rare materials (the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and home to major collections in early English books,
manuscripts, and art) and also learn from scholars, theater professionals, and experienced teachers. Tuition is $1,900. folger.edu
American Shakespeare Center
No Kidding Shakespeare Adult Summer Camp
Staunton, VA (July 10-14)
Application Deadline: Registration opens February
Deepen your experience of theatre and Shakespeare by joining ASC in one of their summer camp programs. Adults participate in
the one week program at the Blackfriar’s Playhouse. Participants attend multiple plays, play ASC actors in classes and workshops,
gain understanding and insight with lectures from around the world, go on field trips, and, in sum, have an unforgettable summer
experience. americanshakespearecenter.com
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Classics and Languages
American Philological Association
David D. and Rosemary H. Coffin Fellowship for Travel in Classical Lands
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: February 24
In 2016 the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) will again award the David D. and Rosemary H. Coffin Fellowship for study and travel
in classical lands. The Fellowship is intended to recognize secondary school teachers of Greek or Latin who are as dedicated to their
students as the Coffins themselves by giving them the opportunity to enrich their teaching and their lives through direct acquaintance
with the classical world. Selection will be made by the Coffin Fellowship Committee on the basis of written applications. The amount of
the award for 2016 was $2,750. classicalstudies.org
Middlebury College
Language Schools Graduate Programs
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: March 1 (but applications will be accepted until the program is full)
Middlebury Language Schools offer 6-week graduate-level programs that are committed to the immersion approach. According to the
program, the curriculum “incorporates linguistics, literature, culture, and area studies, offering students opportunities to use the target
language with native and near-native language professionals and with each other.” Costs range around $10,000 and include tuition,
room, and board. Scholarships and financial aid are available. middlebury.edu
Classics Association of New England
Summer Institute: The View from a Distance: Perspectives on the Greeks & Romans from across Space and Time
Providence, RI (July 10–15)
Application Deadline: TBD
A series of workshops, lectures, and classes for the enrichment of classicists and classics enthusiasts. The CANE Summer Institute
will explore Classical Greek and Roman worlds from the perspectives of outsiders — in both space and time. They will consider the
views and responses to Greece and Rome by contemporaneous “others” from around the ancient world, as well as reactions and
adaptations of Greek and Roman culture in later literature and physical art. Tuition is $250, which covers a morning course and an
afternoon course, each of which meets five times. Participants must be members of CANE in order to register for the summer institute.
caneweb.org
Vergilian Society
Summer and Winter Tours
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Varied
Vergilian Society tours are designed to appeal to the needs of a wide range of travelers including high school and college students and
instructors. vergiliansociety.org
A Journey through Roman Times: From Mantua, Birthplace of Vergil, to Diocletian’s Palace in Croatia (July 1–13), Price: $2,595
Latin Authors in Italy: A Study Tour for Teachers (July 8–19), Price: $2,795
Roman Villas and Gardens: A Vergilian Society Tour of Roman Britain (July 17–29), Price: $3,882
Gladiators and Roman Spectacle: Rome, Pompeii, Cumae and Beyond (July 23 – August 5), Price: $2,795
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Dickinson College
Conventiculum Dickinsoniense and Summer Latin Workshop
Carlisle, PA (Conventiculum Dickinsoniense: July 5-11, Prudentius’ Psychomachia Workshop: July 12-17)
Application Deadline: May 1
The Conventiculum Dickinsoniense is an immersion seminar designed for all cultivators of Latin who wish to acquire some ability at
ex-tempore expression in Latin. They will experience Latin conversations on topics ranging from themes in literature and art all the
way to the routines and activities of daily life and will enjoy the benefits of reading and discussing texts in the target language. No
previous experience in speaking Latin is necessary. For the Summer Latin Workshop, the text will be Prudentius’ “Psychomachia.”
This miniature epic of 915 hexameter lines dramatizes the “Battle of the Soul,” pitting colorful and articulate dramatizations of the
virtues and vices in mortal combat. For either program, the $300 fee includes lodging in a single room in campus housing (and please
note that lodging will be in a student residence near the site of the sessions), two meals (breakfast and lunch) per day, as well as the
opening dinner, and a cookout at the Dickinson farm on 9 July. Contact: Terence Tunberg ([email protected]).
dickinson.edu
The Paideia Institute
Casear in Gaul
Aix-en-Provence and Lyon, France
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
Caesar in Gaul is a two-week seminar designed to enhance participants’ appreciation of Julius Caesar and the Bellum Gallicum.The
program includes lectures and seminars led by top scholars who are reshaping the field of Caesar studies today, as well as visits to
key sites of the Gallic Wars and other important monuments of Gallo-Roman culture. The first week of the program, focusing on Caesar
as a man of letters and the monuments of the Roman provincia, takes place in Aix-en-Provence. In the second week, participants will
travel to Lyon and Burgundy for a closer look at Gallic Culture and battle sites from the Bellum Gallicum. The cost of Caesar in Gaul
is $3500. This amount includes tuition, housing, site visits, course materials, ground transportation within France and some meals.
Airfare is not included. The Paideia Institute is able to offer a number of full and partial scholarship to students with financial need.
paideiainstitute.org
Greek Studies on Site
Summer and Winter Programs
Athens, Greece (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
Greek Studies on Site is a center for the study of Classical literature and culture. It offers a series of seminars in collaboration with the
Norwegian Institute at Athens. Its programs are open to students of Classics, Philosophy, History, and related disciplines, as well as
adult learners with an interest in Ancient Greek culture. Greek Studies on Site offers 3-week intensive summer courses for students
with a special interest in Greek literature, as well as winter seminars for those interested in exploring Greek culture. Courses are
taught by Ph.D.s and M.A.s in Classics and Philosophy, and take place either within Greek archaeological sites or at the Norwegian
Institute at Athens. The cost for the program is 1,995 euros, which includes tuition, accommodation, entrance to all sites and
museums, and two day-trips. greekstudiesonsite.com
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition
Immersion 101; Immersion Education Challenges
Minneapolis, MN (July 10-14)
Application Deadline: $50 off if application completed before May 26
This 5-day institute provides an introduction to the challenges, options, and issues in the unique world of immersion education (K–12).
It is designed so that new immersion teachers will become familiar with the theory, research, and common practices of immersion as
well as discuss distinctions between various programs. Each course costs about $500 and does not include transportation or lodging.
Graduate-level credit is available for an extra fee. Registration is currently open. carla.umn.edu
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Michigan State University
Center for Language Education and Research Summer Workshops
East Lansing, MI (Various July Dates)
Application Deadline: Application fee applies after May 5
Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels from all over the country
(and internationally) have come to MSU’s campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics
includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. Workshops range
from $75 to $150 (not including transportation/food/hotel). clear.msu.edu
University of Quebec at Montreal
Summer Immersion Programs in French
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Not Listed
The best way to develop a language is to immerse yourself in an unforgettable linguistic, cultural, and human experience. This two,
three, or six-week immersion program is designed with varying levels of French-speaking knowledge. It includes teaching modules and
cultural outings into Montreal City. Registration fees range depending on the time and lodging. langues-immersion.uqam.ca
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Fine Arts
National Gallery of Art
Summer Teacher Institute: Art of the Renaissance
(July 10-15 or 24-29)
Application Deadline: March 30
The Teacher Institute is a six-day seminar that helps K–12 teachers (of all subjects) strengthen their knowledge of art history
and integrate visual art into classroom teaching. The program features lectures, gallery tours, teaching strategies, and hands-on
learning experiences. The fee is $200 per person and covers the cost of instruction, books, and other program resources. Fellowship
opportunities available. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation and housing. nga.gov
San Antonio Museum of Art
Educator Workshops
San Antonio, TX (Various Dates Depending on Workshop)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
The San Antonio Museum of Art offers a range of workshops throughout the year including a summer institute. Afternoon workshops
are offered monthly. Courses range from $25 to $45 for non-members. samuseum.org
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Educator Programs
Fort Worth, TX (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Various
Learn how to use art to make cross-curricular connections at our professional development programs for educators. CPE credits,
digital images, and classroom activities tied to state and national teaching standards are provided at each workshop. All workshops are
FREE unless otherwise noted. Refer to the website for upcoming programs throughout the year. cartermuseum.org
ActOne
Culture Pass
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: None
The ActOne Culture Pass offers library cardholders complimentary admission or tickets for two people to a participating cultural
destination or theater performance simply by checking out a pass at their favorite local library. Go to the website to see which libraries
offer the Culture Pass program. act1az.org
TASIS Foundation
Art Teacher Workshop
Les Tapies, Ardèche, France (July 17-27)
Application Deadline: TBD
The 10-day Art Teacher Workshop provides a wide range of experiential learning opportunities to inspire teachers to renew their
roles as practicing artists. The workshop also hopes to promote creative teaching methodologies while building dynamic visual arts
departments. By drawing on the beauty of the setting, the expertise and experience of the workshop leaders, and the cultural heritage
of Southern France, participants are immersed in the creative process and reinvigorated as artists and art teachers. A small number
of fellowships and/or grants, funded by the TASIS Foundation, are available based on need, professional experience, and ability to
contribute to the program. Contact: [email protected]. lestapies.tasis.com
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The Idyllwild Arts
Summer Program
Idyllwild, CA (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Registration Opens February 1
These workshops held in Southern California cover many different types of art, including ceramics, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and
creative writing. Classes range from $185 to $750. Financial aid is available, and applications should be submitted by April. Updated
course descriptions will be posted on the website in February. idyllwildarts.org
San Francisco Early Music Society
Summer Workshops
San Rafael and Oakland, CA (June 18–July 29; four separate workshops)
Application Deadline: TBD
The SFEMS workshops are one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling ways to immerse oneself in the glories of early music. More
information on each workshop will be posted on the website soon. sfems.org
Phoenix Art Museum
Arts Integration and Appetizers
Phoenix, AZ (Various Monthly Dates)
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
Join fellow educators as we explore ways to use art objects as primary source materials for learning across the curriculum. Participants
receive free teaching resources and will enjoy hands-on activities, gallery tours, and opportunities to discover museum resources.
Programs run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include light refreshments. FREE for museum members/ $10 for non-members. Space
is limited, so please pre-register. phxart.org
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Learning to Look: Summer Teacher Institute
Washington D.C. (June 26-29 and July 10-13)
Application Deadline: April 14
The Summer Teacher Institute will take a broad look at the Portrait Gallery’s collection. During the Institute, the museum’s curators
and historians will provide in-gallery content lectures, introducing the collection. Utilizing an interactive approach, NPG educators
will model a variety of “learning to look” strategies—unique ways to hook and engage students when they look closely at portraits.
Participants will learn how to “read” portraiture and use the art as a springboard into a more in-depth discussion about biography
and history. Teachers in grades kindergarten-12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies,
English/language arts, and visual arts teachers. To ensure participation, a nonrefundable program fee of $100 per person is due upon
acceptance into the Teacher Institute. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs. npg.si.edu
Music Festivals
Ojai Music Festival
Ojai, CA (June 8–11)
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Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel, CA (July 15–29)
bachfestival.org
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Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe, NM (July 1 – August 26)
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Aspen Music Festival
Aspen, CO (June 29–August 20)
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History
Civil War Trust
National Teacher Institute
Memphis, TN (July 13-16)
Application Deadline: TBD
Teachers will explore the rich Civil War history of West Tennessee and its environs. Attendees will participate in workshops, tours, and a
special Shiloh National Military Park tour with some of the best historians on the subject. The event is FREE (with a refundable deposit),
and a limited number of travel scholarships are available. Registration will open in February 2017, and they will begin accepting travel
scholarship at that time. civilwar.org
Ashbrook Center at Ashland University
TeachingAmericanHistory.org Forums
Origins of the Cold War: Phoenix, AZ (January 24)
Civil Rights in America: Phoenix, AZ (March 14)
The American Founding hosted by ESC Region 13: Austin, TX (March 3)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
In this FREE training, the first half participants will engage in a document-based Socratic discussion, facilitated by a visiting scholar
expert in that field. The second half of the training will focus on strategies for teaching with primary source documents in the
classroom. Because the workshops will take place during school days, teachers should work with their Headmasters to determine
whether they should register. teachingamericanhistory.org/ashbrook-seminars
American Bar Association’s Federal Trials and Great Debates in United States History
Summer Institute for Teachers
Washington, DC (June 25-30)
Application Deadline: March 1
Designed especially for teachers of U.S. History, Government, Civics, and Law, the Federal Trials and Great Debates Summer Institute
deepens participants’ knowledge of the federal judiciary and the role the federal courts have played in key public controversies that
have defined our constitutional and other legal rights. Cases studied include The Sedition Act Trials, Olmstead v. United States, and The
Chicago 7 Conspiracy Trial. Participants work closely throughout the week-long Institute with leading historians, federal judges, and
curriculum consultants, focusing on three landmark federal trials through curriculum developed by the Federal Judicial Center. Last
year part of the agenda included a conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Lodging is arranged by the Institute and reasonable
travel fees will be reimbursed. Most of the meals are provided as part of the institute and those that are not are reimbursable at the
federal per diem rates. americanbar.org
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Supreme Court Historical Society and Street Law Inc
Supreme Court Summer Institute
Washington D.C. (June 15-20 & June 22-27)
Application Deadline: March 17
The Institute includes sessions led by Supreme Court experts, journalists, authors, and attorneys, who give social studies educators
an in-depth understanding of how the Court chooses and decides cases and what it is like to argue before the Court. The Institute
covers six recent cases. This exciting opportunity culminates with a visit to the Supreme Court building to hear decisions handed
down and attend a private reception. The Institute prepares social studies educators to use and promote innovative teaching methods
with current and past cases. A $150 registration fee (due on Friday, April 21st) includes all materials and several meals. Participants
who conduct trainings for other teachers after completing the Institute are eligible to receive a stipend of $200. Participants are
responsible for lodging and travel, but discounts are available. streetlaw.org
The National Archives
Summer Workshops for Educators on Using Historical Documents in the Classroom
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
Teachers will explore a specific case study, with original documents in their archival holdings, that fits within the broader Taking a Stand
in History theme. Teachers will then identify between three and five items (documents, photos, maps, etc.) to scan and describe. The
National Archives will add these to the online tool for teaching with documents — DocsTeach.org — while participants are onsite.
During the workshop, teachers will produce a DocsTeach learning activity using these digitized primary sources. The fee for each of
the workshops is $100, which includes all materials. Participants will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the course.
archives.gov
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Teacher Seminars
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: February 20
Each summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers forty academically rigorous Teacher Seminars for K–12 educators. Seminar topics
include the American Revolution, the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson and the Enlightenment, the Age of Lincoln, Native American History,
the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Acceptance into the program in part depends on school registration to the program. Your school
needs to be an affiliate, which can be applied for beforehand. gilderlehrman.org
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Monticello Teacher Institute: The Barringer Research Fellowship for Teachers of American History
Charlottesville, VA (July 8-14 and July 22-28)
Application Deadline: March 17
The Monticello Teacher Institute (MTI) is an immersive professional development opportunity designed to provide social studies
teachers the opportunity to research and study at Monticello and the Jefferson Library in Charlottesville, Virginia. With the dual goal of
enhancing classroom teaching and contributing to the collection of digital resources available online at Monticello’s Digital Classroom,
teachers will collaborate on projects such as lesson plans, curricular units, resource packets, or other creative products rooted in
the history of the founding principles and their relevance today. Applicants will be chosen according to evidence of their success as
a teacher; demonstration that the fellowship will relate to the teaching skills and needs of the applicant; and the commitment and
qualifications of the applicant to undertake a concentrated study relating to the life and times of Thomas Jefferson, including basic
research skills, writing proficiency, and competency using digital education tools and technology. The Barringer Fellowship grant
includes accommodations during the Fellowship and a stipend for travel and meals. FREE. monticello.org
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The deadlines have passed for the following programs, but keep them in mind for next year!
The National WWI Museum and Memorial
Teacher Fellowships
Kansas City, MO (July 16-22)
Application Deadline: February 2, 2017
The National World War I Museum and Memorial Teacher Fellowship Program will provide participants with unique and exciting
opportunities to grow within their profession while creating materials and engaging in collaboration with similarly qualified and
ambitious teachers from around the United States. Upon acceptance to the program, World War I Museum Teacher Fellows will receive
transportation stipends, lectures, books, opportunities to collaborate, and more. theworldwar.org
Department of Education
Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad--Bilateral Projects
Application Deadline: December 28, 2016
From 2017: The program provides short-term study and travel seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and
humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. Support is
generally made available through interagency agreements. The Department of Education transfers funds through the State Department
to Fulbright commissions in various countries to pay the costs associated with administering seminars. This partnership allows the
program to use the services and expertise of bi-national organizations to plan and conduct seminars for U.S. educators. FREE. www2.
ed.gov/programs/iegpssap
National World War II Museum
Summer Teacher Institute: The War in Europe
New Orleans, LA (July 16-22, 2017); Normandy, France (July 16-22, 2018)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2017
Thirty teachers from around the nation will be selected to participate in an intensive week-long seminar utilizing the vast resources of
the Museum, including the expertise of educators, curators, and historians to explore strategies for teaching the history of World War
II. During the 2017-2018 school year, participants will partner with Museum educators to develop and present their own professional
development workshops. In July 2018, the cohort will reconvene in Normandy, France to explore firsthand the site of the 1944 D-Day
landings, the largest amphibious invasion in history. FREE. nationalww2museum.org
George Washington Teacher Institute
Summer Residential Program
Mount Vernon, VA (Various Dates in July)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2017
Established in 1999, the George Washington Teacher Institute Summer Residential Program is a highly competitive educational
experience that brings teachers to Mount Vernon, Virginia for an intensive week of study at Washington’s home. Participating teachers
are immersed in the study and discussion of the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation and this
critical period of American history. The cost of the 4 day/4 night program is $1,200 plus travel expenses. A non-refundable deposit will
be due when the applicant confirms attendance at the program. mountvernon.org
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Science and Mathematics
Rice University
Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) Research Experience for Teachers
Tempe, AZ; El Paso, TX; and Houston, TX
Application Deadline: February 17, 2017
The Rice Office of STEM Engagement is offering a year-long program that includes a 6-week summer internship in NEWT research
laboratories. Teachers will be placed in a NEWT research laboratory and assigned a graduate or post-doctoral student mentor.
Participants attend the Nanotechnology for Teachers Symposium and workshops to share research projects and lesson plans.
Participants receive a $6,000 stipend. rstem.rice.edu
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Interactive Institutes
Baltimore, MD (July 17-19 and July 20-22)
Application Deadline: TBD
More information will be posted soon, but NCTM will be host to two Interactive Institutes: “Facilitating Meaningful Mathematical
Discourse” and “Supporting Students’ Productive Struggle.” nctm.org
Dallas Zoo
Educator Workshops
Dallas, TX (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Various (Two Weeks Before Event)
The Dallas Zoo offers a range of workshops of different lengths. Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, and the Summer Science Institute
all address animals, ecosystems, and more while at the zoo. Please refer to their website for dates and courses. Cost ranges from
$30 to $150. dallaszoo.com
Project WET
Training Workshops
Various Locations in AZ and TX (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Project WET develops water stewardship and STEM literacy by providing teacher professional development that evolves instructional
practice and deepens content knowledge. FREE. projectwet.org
ExxonMobil
Teachers Academy
Houston, TX (June 25-30)
Application Deadline: Not Listed
The academy will provide teachers of grades 3-5 with Earth Science content, hands on activities, resources, and field experiences that
they can use with their students in the classroom and with their colleagues in professional development settings. The workshop will
include the following: enhancing grade-appropriate mathematics and science content knowledge; demonstrating the interrelationships
between scientific inquiry and mathematical problem solving; using the tools of mathematics to build understanding and connections
to science concepts; and modeling best practices in teaching and learning. nsta.org/emta
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ocean Explorer On-site Professional Development Workshops
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
NOAA offers several on-site workshops that discuss both the methods and reasoning behind oceanic exploration. Some locations
include the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in
New Orleans. A full listing of dates and locations can be located on the website.
oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/development/onsite_development.html
American Meteorological Society
Project Atmosphere
Kansas City, MO (July 16-28)
Application Deadline: March 27
The Project Atmosphere is a two-week teacher professional development workshop offered by the American Meteorological Society’s
Education Program. This project is specifically designed for K-12 teachers who teach science courses with atmospheric content.
The workshop is intended to: introduce teachers to the latest technologies and techniques for sensing, analyzing, and forecasting
weather, explore and suggest ways in which the products of these technologies and techniques can be employed in school studies of
the atmospheric environment; prepare workshop attendees to conduct training sessions on selected atmospheric science topics for
teachers in their home regions during the next school year; encourage participation in DataStreme Atmosphere Local Implementation
Teams. FREE. Participants receive a stipend of $600, round-trip travel, lodging, food allowance of $350, supplies, tuition, and
instructional materials. ametsoc.org
American Meteorological Society
Maury Project
Annapolis, MD (July 9-21)
Application Deadline: March 20
The Maury Project is a two-week teacher professional development workshop designed for K-12 teachers and supervisors of science
who teach, or supervise the teaching of, units with significant oceanography content. The workshop is intended to achieve the
following: introduce teachers to the physical foundations of oceanography, explore and suggest ways in which these understandings
and concepts can be employed in school studies, prepare workshop attendees to conduct training sessions on selected oceanographic
topics and issues for teachers in their home regions during the next school year, and possibly participate in DataStreme Ocean Local
Implementation Teams. Participants receive a stipend of $600, lodging, meals, supplies, tuition, instructional materials, and round-trip
airfare. ametsoc.org
The Exploratorium
Summer Institute for Teachers
San Francisco, CA (June 19-July 7)
Application Deadline: March TBD
Since 1984, the Exploratorium Teacher Institute has offered a summer professional development program for middle and high school
science teachers. During the institutes, teachers work with each other and with staff scientists and educators to learn more about
science teaching. They will introduce you to the museum’s exhibits and model pedagogical skills that will help relay science concepts
to your students. Participants will carry out hands-on investigations of natural phenomena and highlight how they relate to human
perception, physical science, life science, earth science, and mathematics. exploratorium.edu
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Teacher Training Workshops
Tempe, AZ (Various Saturdays in Spring and Fall)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
SRP provides workshops and comprehensive in-service programs for Arizona educators. Its goal is to equip educators with key insights
and proven classroom resources related to the water and energy industries. Educators who participate in SRP programs will be expertly
prepared to teach students about water, electricity, and renewable energy technologies. FREE. srpnet.com/education
American Modeling Teachers Association
Modeling Method Workshops
Tempe (June 5-23)
Dallas (June 5-23)
Application Deadline: TBD
The modeling approach can help augment the Socratic teaching Great Hearts teachers apply in the classroom. Teachers will develop
whiteboarding skills and immerse themselves in the subject matter. Courses include “Methods of Teaching Physics I (Mechanics)”,
“Modeling Instruction in Chemistry I”, “Energy & the Environment”, and more. Scholarships are available depending on the location.
The ASU website gives suggestions of additional funding options. ASU tuition and fees in summers 2016 & 2015 was $1875.
modelinginstruction.org
MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
Modeling the Molecular World
Milwaukee, WI (June 24-28)
Application Deadline: TBD
Modeling the Molecular World focuses on connecting the macroscopic world in which teachers live with the microscopic world of
molecules. The workshop begins with an exploration of the basic principles of chemistry - the structure/function relationships which
result in a complex array of “molecular machines” working together to maintain the living state. This summer’s program will focus on
proteins and how they “know” to spontaneously fold up into compact shapes that perform specific functions. The workshop fee is $750
and includes the cost of workshop materials and campus accommodation. Contact Tim Herman at 414-277-7529 or herman@msoe.
edu for further information. cbm.msoe.edu
Foundation for Teaching Economics
Economics for Leaders
Various Dates and Locations
Application Deadline: TBD
The goal of each EFL program is to provide teachers with lesson plans of simulations and activities, economics content instruction, and
networking opportunities with other teaching professionals. The combination of classroom instruction, question-and answer sessions,
small group discussion and workshops presents information in a rich and varied format, encouraging active participation. Economics
professors selected nationwide for their expertise, along with skilled mentor teachers, provide content instruction and run simulations
and activities that are designed to illustrate economic principles. Information for applying, locations, and dates can be found on the
website. Registration is $100, which includes lodging, materials, and most meals. fte.org
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2017 Summer Professional Development Institutes
Various Locations (July 10-14 or July 17-21)
Application Deadline: June 1
One-week professional development institutes for grades 3-8 educators combine content and skill development sessions. Visit
each partner institution’s site for 1-2 days and participate in both hands-on inquiry investigations and content sessions. One-week
professional development institutes for middle and high school educators combine content and skill development sessions taught
by scientists, content specialists and professional educators. These courses are based out of the lead institution with field trips to
area research labs, field sites and local businesses with product development laboratories. Institute topics include “Making Waves:
Exploring Water and Marine Science to Engage Your Students in Inquiry,” ” Science in the Field: Utilizing Local Ecosystems as
Laboratories for Investigations,” and more. Courses run from $350 to $400. mits.org
National High Magnet Field Laboratory
Research Experience for Teachers
Tallahassee, FL (June 12 - July 21)
Application Deadline: April 14
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this six-week residential program for U.S. citizens gives teachers from across the country
the chance to participate in real-world science with MagLab scientists. Through weekly seminars, discussion groups, professional
development and technology workshops, teachers develop strategies and resources to translate the experience into material for their
classrooms. Each teacher accepted by the program receives a stipend ($3,600), classroom materials and, if necessary, travel support
and housing. Teachers are expected to return to their jobs as leaders in service education, implementing science research in their
classrooms. nationalmaglab.org
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Ocean Exploration Trust
Science Communication Fellowship
Eastern Pacific Ocean (TBD between May and September)
Application Deadline: January 13
The Science Communication Fellowship invites formal and informal educators to participate in the Nautilus Exploration Program as
communicators for ocean exploration sharing the excitement of exploration and research with students and public audiences in their
communities and around the world. The Science Communication Fellowship includes participation in a science communication
training workshop at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography in March 2017; experience sailing 1-3 weeks as
part of the exploration team on board an oceanographic expedition in the Eastern Pacific Ocean between May and September 2017; a
one-year commitment to collaborate with STEM professionals, educators, research scientists, and OET staff; the opportunity to develop
STEM-lessons for your educational audience based on the Nautilus experience; and access to Nautilus Exploration Program education
resources for your community. During and after their experience at sea, Fellows will work with members of the Nautilus Exploration
Program to continue to engage their students, organizations, and communities in the excitement of ocean exploration and STEM.
oceanexplorationtrust.org
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Park City Math Institute
Teacher Leadership Program
Park City, UT (June 29-July 17)
Application Deadline: January 15
The PCMI Teacher Leadership Program is well-respected nationally and provides a unique and exciting mathematical environment. It is
a 3-week residential program in Park City, Utah and is part of the larger PCMI program. The TLP is for school teachers who specialize
in mathematics for grades 2-12. The Teacher Leadership Program is organized around three principles: teachers (1) do mathematics,
(2) reflect on their practice, and (3) become a resource for other teachers. Food, lodging, and a stipend are provided. pcmi.ias.edu
Goethe Institut
Transatlantic Outreach Program
Germany (Various Dates in June and July)
Application Deadline: February 3, 2017
Experience is what the Transatlantic Outreach Program is all about. Since 2002, TOP has sought to find the best and most qualified
social studies and STEM educators and give them the opportunity to experience contemporary Germany in the most dramatic way
possible: in person. From Berlin to Frankfurt, from Stuttgart to Munich, from Hamburg to Kiel, from Dresden to Schwerin, and from
Weimar to Leipzig, each corner of Germany is sampled through sight, sound, touch, and taste. TOP pays for most expenses through the
support of its public and private partners. A refundable deposit of $350 is required. goethe.de
McDonald Observatory
Teacher Astronomy Workshops
Fort Davis, TX (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: February 6, 2017
Participants will tour the telescopes, engage in discussions with the research astrophysicists in residence, and view nighttime
observations. Not only will teachers perform inquiry-based activities, but they will practice new astronomy skills under the
Observatory’s dark skies, weather permitting, and partner with trained and nationally recognized astronomy educators. A $100
deposit is required, and currently scholarships for teachers are available for four of the summer’s workshops, which includes room
and board, program fees, and materials. Teachers are responsible for their own transportation to/from McDonald Observatory.
mcdonaldobservatory.org
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Multidisciplinary
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Teacher Seminars
Various Locations (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: May 19*
Teachers Seminars are designed to give participants access to current scholarship and university resources in a variety of fields; to
introduce them to innovative approaches to traditional ideas and subjects; to explore new pedagogical and curricular possibilities;
and to provide a variety of cultural, social, and imaginative experiences, all in the world’s greatest centers of culture and learning including Boston, Cambridge, St Andrews, Paris, and Oxford. Each seminar consists of plenary sessions with distinguished scholars
and smaller study groups to provide ample discussion time with other participants. Various tours, cultural events, and outings designed
to complement each program. Each seminar costs $2,395 plus airfare with a deposit of $300. *A small number of fellowships are
available from Oxbridge Academic Programs, and they are due by March 10th. oxbridgeprograms.com
University of Cambridge
International Summer Programmes
Cambridge, UK (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Various Dates
Each summer the University of Cambridge offers a broad scope of courses in various disciplines to teachers, lecturers, undergraduate
and graduate students, and other adult learners. Participants choose either an interdisciplinary or a specialist program (covering
science, literature, history, ancient and classical worlds, Shakespeare, medieval studies and creative writing). Most programs are 2
weeks in length and run between July and early August. Applications (with a deposit) should be submitted as soon as possible, but
each program has its own deadline. Further information about the academic content and program fees including tuition, housing, and
meals is on the website. ice.cam.ac.uk
Library of Congress
Summer Teacher Institutes
Washington, D.C. (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: March 17
Each Institute week, Library of Congress education specialists facilitate sessions modeling strategies for using primary sources to
engage students, build critical thinking skills, and construct knowledge. Participants reflect on and discuss how the strategies apply
to their students, subject areas, and classrooms or school libraries. During the week, participants draw from among the millions of
digitized primary sources in the Library’s collections to design and refine a primary source activity to use with their students. While the
emphasis is on learning and applying teaching strategies, participants also have opportunities to meet experts from the Library and
possibly to research in the Library’s reading rooms to gather information and resources to use in developing their activities. Tuition and
materials are provided at no cost to participants. Breakfast and lunch are also provided. Transportation and housing are not provided.
loc.gov
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Fund for Teachers
Professional Development Grants
Your Designed Location (Choice of Date)
Application Deadline: January 31
Fund for Teachers provides educators who possess a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn the resources needed to
pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. FFT grants are used for an unlimited variety of projects, all designed to create
enhanced learning environments for teachers, their students, and their school communities. Design a professional development trip
and apply for up to $5,000 in grant money. fft.fundforteachers.org
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Outdoor Educational Programs
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Teacher Workshops
Dauphin Island, AL (Various dates)
Application Deadline: First-come, First-served
Discovery Hall Programs strives to provide current and relevant continuing education opportunities for teachers and informal educators
through hands-on workshops. These programs range from single-day to five-day residential workshops, all on the beautiful Dauphin
Island Sea Lab campus. Current research is presented along with fun and engaging lesson plans and activities to take back to the
classroom. Hands-on experiences, both in the field and on the water, give teachers a valuable front-row seat to topics and ideas they
can then present to students. For many of the workshops, registration is $100, which is fully refundable upon completion of workshop
(workshop tuition, meals, and housing are FREE). disl.org
Yellowstone National Park
Field Seminars
Yellowstone, WY (Various Dates)
Application Deadline: Various Dates
Field Seminars present an in-depth way to experience Yellowstone. Participants will learn hidden secrets of the park alongside
experts, such as an animal tracker, a photographer, or a geothermal scientist, among others. They combine field excursions and
classroom presentations to give a complete overview of the Yellowstone ecosystem. Most Field Seminars are offered at the historic
Lamar Buffalo Ranch Field Campus in Yellowstone’s remote and wild northeastern corner. Courses range from $150 to $750.
yellowstoneassociation.org
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National Conferences
National Science Teachers Association
Los Angeles, CA (March 30–April 2)
STEM Forum in Orlando, FL (July 12-14)
nsta.org
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
San Antonio, TX (April 5-8)
nctm.org
The American Classical League
Grand Rapids, MI (June 29 – July 1)
aclclassics.org
American Choral Directors Association
Minneapolis, MN (February 24–27)
acda.org
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Nashville, TN (November 17-19)
actfl.org
The Anja S. Greer Conference on Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Exeter, NH (June 25-30)
exeter.edu
National Physical Education Institute
Asheville, NC (July 24-26)
nationalpeinstitute.com
Society for Classical Learning
Dallas, TX (June 22-24)
societyforclassicallearning.org
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Great Hearts at Home
The Great Courses®
The Great Courses® are lectures given by great teachers and experts in their field that you can watch at home on DVD. Great Hearts
Academies will have a selection of The Great Courses® available to borrow. Please email us to reserve a course. They will be located
at the Veritas campus for pick up during the summer and can be couriered to your school during the school year.
Masters of War: History’s Greatest Strategic Thinkers
The Medieval World
The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals
The Foundations of Western Civilization
Foundations of Organic Chemistry
The Nature of Matter: Understanding the Physical World
Particle Physics for Non-Physicists: A Tour of the Microcosm
The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins
Classical Mythology
Foundations of Western Civilization II: A History of the Mod
Joy of Thinking
Introduction to Number Theory
The Cathedral
Masterworks of American Art
The Fall and Rise of China
Understanding Japan: A Cultural History
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Past Opportunities to Watch
Texas Wildlife Association
L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.) Outreach Workshops are six-hour, hands-on trainings that
introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural
resources into classrooms or programming. Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and
Science TEKS-aligned for Grades K-8. FREE. texas-wildlife.org
Texas State Historical Association
Exploring Texas Workshop Series
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: The Texas State Historical Association partnered with the Region IV, X, and XIII Education Service Centers to offer
professional development for Texas history teachers. In addition, they partner with other institutions and groups to create additional
opportunities. This workshop series intends to provide timely and accessible historical content and pedagogical advice from scholars,
respected classroom practitioners, and organizations with expertise in the fields of history, geography, economics, civics, and skill
building. Cost has been $35 in the past for each workshop. tshaonline.org
The Phoenix Institute
Summer Seminars for the Study of Western Institutions
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: The Phoenix Institute Summer Seminars for the Study of Western Institutions at the University of Notre Dame (USA) and in
Trumau-Vienna (Austria) are designed to foster a better understanding of the Western intellectual tradition. These summer programs
bring together students and professors from all over the world to explore the enduring ideas of Western Civilization through disciplines
of political philosophy, ethics, philosophical anthropology, literature and law. The Notre Dame courses include “Herodotus, Virgil, and
the Origins of Western Civilization,” “Aquinas and Modern Democracy,” and “Anamnesis and Tradition: Augustine and Nietzsche.”
The Trumau courses include “Emmanuel Mounier’s Personalism,” “Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot and Brothers Karamazov,” and
“Democracy, Religion and Secularism.” Further information regarding the program’s cost, admission procedure, etc., will be available
shortly at the Institute’s website. thephoenixinstitute.org
Kimbell Art Museum
Summer Institute for Teachers
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Daily sessions feature staff-led presentations, gallery discussions, and studio-art activities connecting to the Museum’s
permanent collection and the special exhibition The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of Seventeenth-Century France. Participants create
lesson plans to be shared on the last day. This program is open to all local educators, but is especially designed for studio art, language
arts, and social studies. The total fee for this twenty-hour program is $225 ($180 for Kimbell members); educators must register for all
four days. CPE credits are available. kimbellart.org
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Dallas Museum of Art
Museum Forum for Teachers
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Museum Forum for Teachers is an immersive weeklong summer program for educators presented by The Warehouse, the
Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Kimbell Art Museum. Participants
spend each day at a different institution, and CPE Credit is available for participation. Early applications were $225. dma.org
Mercer University
Great Books Summer Seminar Abroad for High School Teachers
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Mercer University once again will offer a Great Books Summer Seminar in Athens, Greece. “Ancient Athens and the
Invention of Democracy” will be conducted in the heart of historic Athens. In seminar, teachers will experience, and be given instruction
in, Great Books pedagogy, with a special emphasis on how interdisciplinary topics can be brought together in seminar discussion.
The Great Books Summer Seminar Abroad will immerse participants in the heart of ancient Greece in order to consider the birth of
democratic self-government and its stunning fruits in politics, philosophy, history, poetry, art, and architecture. mercer.edu
The Huntington Library
Shakespeare at the Huntington
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Shakespeare at The Huntington is a unique, two-week institute designed primarily for secondary teachers of English and
Drama. The Institute focuses on teaching Shakespeare through performance. The course features an international faculty of scholars,
educators, and theatre professionals and takes advantage of one of the world’s great libraries and research centers, its extraordinary
gardens, and art collections. Topics covered include scene study, verse and text work, voice, movement, classroom pedagogy, theatre
history, and criticism. Applications are due in May. Contact: Marissa Kucheck ([email protected]). huntington.org
University of Arizona
Summer Intensive Latin Program
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Courses include intensive Latin in two sessions. Those who successfully complete Session II will be prepared to enroll
in upper level undergraduate or perhaps graduate Latin courses. No prior knowledge of Latin is necessary to enroll in Session I, but
previous foreign language experience may be helpful. summer-winter.arizona.edu
Septentrionale Americanum Latinitatis Vivae Institutum
Summer Programs
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Each program offers a different experience with fellow Latin enthusiasts, but all feature the camaraderie come to be
expected from SALVI and the serenity from Claymont mansion. Full-immersion workshops that offer thought-provoking discussions,
readings from Latin literature, Latin composition exercises, communal meals (most of which are included in the price), and informative
lectures given by expert Latin speakers on a variety of topics. latin.org
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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Rivers to Reefs Educators Workshop
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Rivers to Reefs Educators Workshop is a FREE six-day, jam-packed teacher’s workshop of fantastic field experiences and
empowering classroom lessons. The workshop begins in Atlanta with a visit to the Georgia Aquarium’s Learning Loop. The sixteen
participants follow the course of the Altamaha Watershed from its headwaters near the Georgia Aquarium to Gray’s Reef National
Marine Sanctuary with numerous field experiences along the way. The highlight of the workshop is an all-day trip to Gray’s Reef where
participants deploy and operate an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to explore the reef without ever getting wet! Other field experiences
include training in water quality monitoring, a short canoe trip, a boat ride on the Altamaha River to explore the watershed that directly
influences Gray’s Reef, and a ferry ride over to Sapelo Island to explore the marshes and estuaries. More information will be posted in
the Spring. graysreef.noaa.gov
GeoVentures
EarthCache Tours for K–12 Teachers
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Tours include “Acadia National Park Field Camp,” “Mammoth Caves Field Camp,” “Hawaiian Volcanoes,” and more. Tour
information and cost can be found on their website. community.geosociety.org
Glacier National Park
Glacier Institute
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Field Camp is located on a secluded bluff overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, one mile north of West Glacier
in Glacier National Park. During the past 60 years, this site has been home to the Civilian Conservation Corps, fire teams, the Youth
Conservation Corps, and since 1983, the Glacier Institute. glacierinstitute.org
Northrop Grumman
Eco Classroom
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Teacher participants will travel to Conservation International’s Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring (TEAM) Network
sites, where teachers will experience first-hand field collection of biodiversity and climate data using TEAM scientific protocols, using
camera traps, satellite imaging data, and other advanced field technologies. They will conduct teacher team-initiated research projects
at La Selva that would be replicable at their schools or school communities throughout the U.S. These teachers will return to their
schools with an in-depth understanding of the interrelationship between biodiversity, climate change, and human activities, and will be
equipped with new techniques and resources to enhance their own classroom teaching. northropgrumman.com
Math Science Institute
Summer Symposium
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Course topics include “Math Modeling,” “Geogebra,” and more. Courses are aimed at specific age groups (middle school
or high school). Registration is FREE. mpcds.com
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Arizona Geographic Alliance
STEMSS Institute
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: With a generous grant from Arizona Public Service Foundation, the Arizona Geographic Alliance can again host a summer
STEMSS Institute (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Social Studies). Eight weekday sessions dedicated to content and
experiential learning in the areas of Earth and Space sciences, GeoSpatial technology, innovation, mathematics, and sustainability
among other STEMSS topics. There will be an emphasis on how to communicate what you have learned to others with the intention
that you implement and disseminate what you have learned at your school and school district. Deadline to apply is April 4. Stipend of
$300 given along with classroom supplies. geoalliance.asu.edu
Problem-Based Learning
PBL Math Teaching Summit
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
Problem-Based Learning is an approach to curriculum and pedagogy where student learning and content material are (co)-constructed
by students and teachers through mostly contextually-based problems in a discussion-based classroom where student voice,
experience, and prior knowledge are valued in a non-hierarchical environment. The organization is currently determining whether they
will be having a 2017 Summit. pblmathsummit.weebly.com
Boyce Thompson Institute
Summer Institutes
Information for summer 2017 yet to be updated as of 2/7/17
Application Deadline: TBD
From 2016: Teachers are immersed in recent advances in plant biology research, laboratory techniques, and inquiry-based science
teaching. Faculty-led seminars focus on plant biology content including photosynthesis, agriculture, biomass-to-biofuels, cell wall
biology, biotechnology, and genetics and diversity. Learning labs, field trips, discussions, and educational resources build on seminars
and relate to work in the classroom. Housing, travel assistance, and a stipend are provided to help offset the cost of the workshop.
bti.cornell.edu
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