As a service to its members, the Arizona Council for Social Studies will post professional Development opportunities for social studies teachers. Organizations are invited to submit opportunities to ACSS. However, ACSS reserves the right to determine which opportunities to post to this page.

See also the ACSS Conferences page for affiliated conferences.

March 2010     pdf format

March 3, 2010- Representative Democracy in America- Phoenix
http://www.azflse.org/academy/eventdescription.cfm?eventid=792

March 25, 2010- Jury of Peers: Enhancing Arizona Teen Court Programs- Phoenix
http://www.azflse.org/academy/eventdescription.cfm?eventid=768

Native Trails, Scottsdale Civic Center

Outstanding Professional Development Opportunities

The Bill of Rights Institute Announces Founders Fellowship Program
for New Teachers from Across the Country

The Bill of Rights Institute is pleased to invite you to apply for our brand new Founders Fellowship Program! This new program is open to 20 early-career American History and Civics teachers. Selected Fellows will participate in a year-long educational program to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the American Founding.

The Founders Fellows will convene in Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2010 for an all- expenses paid multi-day educational program. During the program, Founders Fellows will participate in lectures, discussions, and scholar-led visits to historic sites including Mount Vernon, the National Archives, Gunston Hall, Monticello, and Montpelier.

Civil War in the Southwest - Picacho Peak State Park - March 13th & 14th, [Enjoy this event while the park is still open for visitors]

12th Annual Mariachi Festival - Patagonia Lake State Park - March 20th, [Enjoy this event while the park is still open for visitors]

Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month - Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Casa Grande, AZ

Ancient Rock Art Photos - Pueblo Grande Museum - March

Deer Valley Rock Art Center Free Family Festival - March 27, 2010
Archaeology in Your Own Backyard The Deer Valley Rock Art Center, a museum and archaeological site located in northwest Phoenix, is pleased to invite you to our biggest event of the year! Rock Art Expo will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10am to 4pm at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. It is a free day of fun activities for the whole family.

Coming Activities - April & May
Put them on your calendar...

April17, 2010- The New Deal: CCC in Arizona- Tucson http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/news_and_events.asp#tuc

May 1, 2010- The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd- Tucson  http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/news_and_events.asp#tuc

May 5, 2010- Hopi Pönawit ~ Along Ancient Trails and the Cultural Landscape of the Hopi People, a presentation by Micah Loma'omvaya- Sedona http://www.azhumanities.org/calendar.php

                                                  Join otherArizona teachers for a FREE professional development training on one of the most successful curricula in the country! Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Arizona “We the People” Summer Institute held at the Phoenix Downtown Campus of Arizona State University. All meals and materials included—please visit to register today! www.azflse.org/wethepeople       Download pdf flyer

Just in Case You Missed It:
Black History Month Resources (February 2010)

African-American Patriots from PBS

Black History Month from Infoplease

Free Resources on Black History

The Arizona Humanities Council - encourages citizens to explore the humanities throughout Arizona by visiting many of Arizona's historical and cultural venues. You absolutely must visit their website to see all of the great connections and links they offer to educators, students, and families.

Arizona Council on Economic Education -
Economics for Arizona High School Teachers Online College Courses. Prepare yourself to teach the NEW required high school economics course (required for graduation beginning with the Class of 2012. Sign up now for summer courses.

November 12-14, 2010 - National Council for the Social Studies Conference - "Vistas, Visions, & Voices" - Denver, Colorado

Don't miss this one, it's so close to home -visit the NCSS website.

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