Summer Institute for Teachers
7th Annual Summer Institute for Teachers
Federal Trials and Great Debates in History
Co-sponsored by the Federal Judicial Center and the American Bar Association Division for Public Education
Sunday, June 24 — Friday, June 29, 2012 — Washington, D.C.
Designed especially for teachers of U.S. History, Government, Civics, or Law, the Federal Trials and Great Debates Summer Institute will deepen participants’ knowledge of the federal judiciary and of the role the federal courts have played in key public controversies that have defined our constitutional and other legal rights.
Participants will 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.
- Ex Parte Merryman
- Chew Heong v. United States
- The Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial
Participation will be limited to 20 teachers. Travel, lodging, and meal expenses will be reimbursed to Institute participants according to government per diem rates.
Would you like to participate?
Please see our application page for instructions. The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Co-sponsored by the Federal Judicial Center
What Previous Participants of the Institute Said:
“The Institute was a great experience. The program was organized, informative and engaging.”
“My students will benefit as I share my own passion for the study of governments/civics. Whether teaching those of high SES, my at-risk students, or my virtual ones, all will have greater opportunities because I have been given more insight.”
“Thank you for the entire experience. The opportunity for experienced teachers, as well as newer ones to the profession, shows your faith in the body of all teachers. The access to the Supreme Court, federal judges and scholars was certainly the spark to my already existing passion for teaching and for positive civil discourse and respect for our government. The specific cases are just the foundation to the stimulating week.”
“I learned so much about the federal court system and the historical context in which it expanded and developed into the system we have today.”
“The information learned at the Institute will not only enhance my existing curricula on the federal courts, but will change how I teach it. I thought I knew a lot about the federal courts, but I learned so much—not just from the presenters and materials provided, but from other professionals in my field.”
“Much more thorough than I thought possible!”
