Upcoming Events
Click photo to download a video about the Spirt of Nations POWWOW.
Click above for more information for online webinars.
UT's Andrew Jackson Project Now Available Online
Andrew Jackson, one of the most critical and controversial figures in American history, is a president of great interest to the public. Thanks to a project at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, his legacy is available through The Papers of Andrew Jackson, an ongoing series that gathers and publishes Jackson’s extant literary record. The ten-volume series, including the latest volume, 1832, is now available through UT’s online archive: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_jackson
Andrew Jackson, one of the most critical and controversial figures in American history, is a president of great interest to the public. Thanks to a project at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, his legacy is available through The Papers of Andrew Jackson, an ongoing series that gathers and publishes Jackson’s extant literary record. The ten-volume series, including the latest volume, 1832, is now available through UT’s online archive: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_jackson
2018 Teachers Law School
The American Board of Trial Advocates is offering two opportunities in East Tennessee--Knoxville and Greeneville. This program is designed for middle and high school educators with an interest in prioritizing civics and law-related education in the classroom. The sessions will provide teachers with valuable content directly from knowledgeable legal professionals. The program is free to teachers and administrators and ABOTA will provide stipends for substitutes as well as breakfast and lunch, access to attorneys who will act as ongoing resources for your classroom, and a flash drive with lesson plans and other resources. See the Knoxville flyer and Greenville flyer for more details. Also, click to see the agenda for Knoxville and Greenville for more information on how to apply.
The American Board of Trial Advocates is offering two opportunities in East Tennessee--Knoxville and Greeneville. This program is designed for middle and high school educators with an interest in prioritizing civics and law-related education in the classroom. The sessions will provide teachers with valuable content directly from knowledgeable legal professionals. The program is free to teachers and administrators and ABOTA will provide stipends for substitutes as well as breakfast and lunch, access to attorneys who will act as ongoing resources for your classroom, and a flash drive with lesson plans and other resources. See the Knoxville flyer and Greenville flyer for more details. Also, click to see the agenda for Knoxville and Greenville for more information on how to apply.
Save the Date... March 7-8 TCSS Annual Conference in Gatlinburg, TN
at The Park Vista DoubleTree by Hilton
Thursday March 7 – Exhibitor check in and President’s Reception in the evening.
Friday March 8 – Sessions and Awards Luncheon
Information for Hotel Accommodations at the Park Vista for March
On-line Booking Code: TST (room rate is $108 per night)
Hilton Reservations: 800-421-7275
Contracted dates available: 3/6-3/10
The last day to make your hotel reservation using the code above is February 11th, but the available rooms may be filled before then. Make your reservation early!
Friday March 8 – Sessions and Awards Luncheon
Information for Hotel Accommodations at the Park Vista for March
On-line Booking Code: TST (room rate is $108 per night)
Hilton Reservations: 800-421-7275
Contracted dates available: 3/6-3/10
The last day to make your hotel reservation using the code above is February 11th, but the available rooms may be filled before then. Make your reservation early!
Education Outreach: Upcoming Events
from https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/education-outreach-upcoming-events
The Tennessee State Library and Archives offers regular content-based, primary source workshops for educators. If you would like to have the Library & Archives provide professional development for educators in your community, please contact Kelly Wilkerson at 615-253-3469 or by email at Kelly.Wilkerson@tn.gov.
Answering the Call: Tennesseans in World War I
Educator Workshop seriesFor the 2017-2018 school year, the Library & Archives education team has selected World War I as the topic for our teacher workshop series. Focusing on the analysis of primary sources in classroom instruction, this workshop will explore the various ways Tennesseans participated in the war and how the war's development impacted Tennesseans, both at home and abroad. Topics include reasons for American entry into war, doughboy experiences, the home front, and new technology.
This workshop meets the curriculum standards for World War I found in the 5th grade, high school American history, and high school World history curriculum.
Licensed, teacher participants receive lunch and a $25 stipend to assist with mileage and travel expenses. Workshop locations and dates are listed below. If you would like to register, please follow the link below the city/date you wish to attend. Twenty-five spots are open at each of 12 workshops across the state.
Questions? Please contact Education Specialist Casey.Gymrek@tn.gov or by phone at 615-253-3042.
Workshop dates and locations
All workshops take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
June 8 – Cookeville
Location: Prescott South Middle School, 1859 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38506
Click here to register for Cookeville!
from https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/education-outreach-upcoming-events
The Tennessee State Library and Archives offers regular content-based, primary source workshops for educators. If you would like to have the Library & Archives provide professional development for educators in your community, please contact Kelly Wilkerson at 615-253-3469 or by email at Kelly.Wilkerson@tn.gov.
Answering the Call: Tennesseans in World War I
Educator Workshop seriesFor the 2017-2018 school year, the Library & Archives education team has selected World War I as the topic for our teacher workshop series. Focusing on the analysis of primary sources in classroom instruction, this workshop will explore the various ways Tennesseans participated in the war and how the war's development impacted Tennesseans, both at home and abroad. Topics include reasons for American entry into war, doughboy experiences, the home front, and new technology.
This workshop meets the curriculum standards for World War I found in the 5th grade, high school American history, and high school World history curriculum.
Licensed, teacher participants receive lunch and a $25 stipend to assist with mileage and travel expenses. Workshop locations and dates are listed below. If you would like to register, please follow the link below the city/date you wish to attend. Twenty-five spots are open at each of 12 workshops across the state.
Questions? Please contact Education Specialist Casey.Gymrek@tn.gov or by phone at 615-253-3042.
Workshop dates and locations
All workshops take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
June 8 – Cookeville
Location: Prescott South Middle School, 1859 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38506
Click here to register for Cookeville!
