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Civil War Preservation Trust Summer Teacher Institute Presentation Proposal July 20-22, 2007 * Chattanooga, TN    Deadline for proposals:  December 15, 2006Goals of the CWPT Teacher Institute

• To provide a quality continuing education program for elementary through high school teachers
• To demonstrate methods teachers can use in their own classrooms
• To boost teachers’ Civil War content knowledge
• To energize teachers in preparation for the next school year

 History of the CWPT Teacher InstituteThe Civil War Preservation Trust is a 501(c )3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is the preservation of America's significant Civil War battlefields by protecting the land and educating the public about the vital roles those battlefields played in directing the course of our nation's history. The first CWPT Summer Teacher Institute was held July 2002, at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, VA.  Thirty teachers were in attendance.  Since then, the program has grown to 200 teachers.   Our field trips and event sites have been the following:  Richmond (Petersburg and Pamplin Park - 2006), Perryville (Lexington - 2005), Appomattox (Roanoke - 2004), and Cloyd’s Mountain, VA (Blacksburg - 2003). Format of the CWPT Teacher Institute The institute is a 3-day weekend event.  Before the program, teachers pre-register for their classes.  They may also need to register for their field trip if we have two choices for that particular year.  On Friday, teachers attend their choice of classes.  Saturdays involve a full-day field trip to a Civil War site.  On Sunday, teachers attend their second group of classes.  On Friday and Saturday night there is either a featured evening speaker or period entertainment.   The 2007 Institute schedule has not been finalized, but a draft schedule should be available by February.Teachers are responsible for their own room and travel, but meals are included in the program.  There is a $50 refundable registration deposit, but there is no other registration cost.   Presentation Guidelines1)      Half of our attendees come to the institute to gain Civil War content knowledge.  Half attend to sharpen their teaching methods.  As such, we need to provide both method presentations and content presentations.  Keep in mind that even content presentations need to demonstrate how to use your presentation in the classroom. 2)      Attendees will vary from elementary through high school levels.  There are new teachers and long-time teachers, Civil War buffs and Civil War novices, locals and travelers.  Presenters should prepare for a variety of different people with different backgrounds. 3)      Past attendees have sought a variety of supplementary materials which can be used in their classes and shared with colleagues back home.  Some examples are good course outlines, copies of photos and other images, copies of actual primary resources, suggestions for further reading, etc.  Each presenter will submit supplementary materials in electronic format to be included in the teacher resource book.  The deadline is May 1, 2007.  Materials will not be used for other purposes without your consent.  Presenters are discouraged from bringing loose handouts to the program.   4)      Past attendees have indicated that they do not want to attend lectures.  Presentations should be interesting and interactive.  You are encouraged to bring props, photos, audio-visual aides, etc.  “Workshop” is a better word for what we are looking for.                                                                                                                        If you are interested in being a presenter for the 2007 Summer Teacher Institute, please submit the following application.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  I can be contacted at jrosenberry@civilwar.org or 301.665.1400 X 204.  Civil War Preservation Trust Summer Teacher InstitutePresentation Proposal July 20-22, 2007 * Chattanooga, TN    Deadline for proposals:  December 15, 2006  Name:    School or Organization Name: Home Address, City, State and Zip: Position within Organization: Home Phone:Address, City, State and Zip Home E-Mail:  School Phone:    School E-Mail:     Please answer each question.   Remember to attach samples of your program handouts and/or supporting documents.  Proposals should not be handwritten.  No late submissions will be accepted.  You may use additional sheets if necessary.  It is acceptable to submit two proposals so long as each proposal is fully developed and uses a separate application. 1)      In two brief sentences, how would you describe your proposed presentation.2)      Is your workshop designed to provide content (subject matter), methods instruction, or a combination of both?  Please explain. What techniques will you use to present your material? Ultimately, what do you want teachers to learn from your session?   3)      What supplementary materials will you submit for the teacher resource book?  Please submit samples (drafts are acceptable) with this application. Teachers will receive specific materials such as web sites,4)      Ultimately, what do you want teachers to learn from your session?5)      Please attach a draft outline of the material to be presented in your session.  6)      Does your program use audiovisual equipment (PowerPoint, DVD player, etc.)?  If so, what kind?  Would you provide the AV, or would CWPT or the host hotel need to provide this?  7)      Have you presented this session before?  If so, when and where?   8)      Please supply a resume or CV, including one professional reference.   ******************************************************************************  Please return this application with all supporting materials to the address below.     Jennifer RosenberryEducation CoordinatorCivil War Preservation Trust11 Public Square, Suite 200Hagerstown, MD  21740301.665.1400 X 204jrosenberry@civilwar.org  I will contact you after the December deadline if you are selected to be a presenter.  At that time, compensation will be discussed and I can answer other questions that you may have.   If you are selected, you will be presenting two (2) identical one-hour-long sessions on either Friday, July 20, 2007 or Sunday, July 22, 2007.  Your presentation date will probably not be finalized until March, 2007, so please keep your calendar clear for the entire July 20-22, 2007 time frame. Thank you for your time in submitting this application, as well as your willingness to participate!

Location

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, 37403