2009 2010 adp programs

American Dreams ProgramAmerican Dreams Program

Professional development Professional development opportunities for 2009-2010opportunities for 2009-2010

Funding courtesy of the U.S. Department ofEducation Teaching American History Program

What kinds of professional What kinds of professional development are offered?development are offered?

During the school year, two kinds of During the school year, two kinds of professional development are available:professional development are available:

Four-session study groupsFour-session study groups

One-day seminarsOne-day seminars

Study Groups for 2009-2010Study Groups for 2009-2010

Teaching U.S. History to Teaching U.S. History to

English Language LearnersEnglish Language Learners

4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3Maine East High SchoolMaine East High School


Researching History: Researching History:

Taking Students Beyond GoogleTaking Students Beyond Google

Part OnePart One4-7 p.m. - Nov. 9, 16, 304-7 p.m. - Nov. 9, 16, 30Forest Elementary SchoolForest Elementary SchoolPlus a field trip on Dec. 7 (8 Plus a field trip on Dec. 7 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.)a.m.-3 p.m.)

Part TwoPart TwoField trip on Dec. 7, plus…Field trip on Dec. 7, plus…4-7 p.m. – Jan. 5, 12, 194-7 p.m. – Jan. 5, 12, 19Maine South High SchoolMaine South High School


Curricular ArticulationCurricular Articulation

4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16Emerson Middle SchoolEmerson Middle School

One-Day SeminarsOne-Day Seminars

Chicago’s Ethnic History Bus TourChicago’s Ethnic History Bus Tour

8 a.m.-3 p.m.8 a.m.-3 p.m.Wed., October 28Wed., October 28Substitute fees providedSubstitute fees provided

4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m. February 10February 10East Leyden High SchoolEast Leyden High School

The Great Amendment: The Great Amendment:

The Fourteenth Amendment and the The Fourteenth Amendment and the Transformation of American IdentityTransformation of American Identity


9 a.m.-noon, March 139 a.m.-noon, March 13National Archives and National Archives and Records AdministrationRecords Administration

Native American History Native American History at the Archivesat the Archives


4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m. April 20April 20Maine West High SchoolMaine West High School

Focusing on the Focusing on the Twenties: An Twenties: An American Dream American Dream “Roaring” through to “Roaring” through to the “Great the “Great Depression”Depression”


Benefits of ParticipationBenefits of Participation

Content and pedagogical professional Content and pedagogical professional growthgrowth

CPDU credit hoursCPDU credit hours

Stipends for participation (or substitute Stipends for participation (or substitute fees for school-day programs)fees for school-day programs)

Who can participate?Who can participate?

All teachers of history and closely-related All teachers of history and closely-related subjects are welcome. Especially subjects are welcome. Especially encouraged to apply are…encouraged to apply are…

– Middle grades teachers Middle grades teachers – Teachers of ESL and special education Teachers of ESL and special education

sections of U.S. Historysections of U.S. History– American Studies teachersAmerican Studies teachers– Teachers without advanced degrees in U.S. Teachers without advanced degrees in U.S.

HistoryHistory

How do I sign up?How do I sign up?

To apply: To apply:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/http://www.surveymonkey.com/

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Application Deadline: Application Deadline:

Tuesday, September 8, 2009Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Other OpportunitiesOther Opportunities

Newberry Teachers’ ConsortiumNewberry Teachers’ Consortium

History Fair PartnershipsHistory Fair Partnerships

OAH National ConferenceOAH National Conference

Teaching American History Regional Teaching American History Regional ConferenceConference

““American Dreams past 1877: Fighting for American Dreams past 1877: Fighting for Democracy” Summer InstituteDemocracy” Summer Institute

For more informationFor more information

Matt McClureMatt McClure

[email protected]@maine207.org

847-803-5856 or 847-814-3600847-803-5856 or 847-814-3600