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.

Travel Grants (up to $200.00) available for ACSS members presenting a session at an out-of-state conference - download information and application form here.

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.

July 12-30, 2010 - Museum Youth Curator Experience (MYCE) - Tucson http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

Are you looking for a high quality (but affordable) professional development experience?

The Martin-Springer Institute (at NAU) is offering two back-to-back Holocaust Education conferences on June 27 and June 28, 2010. These conferences will help beginners get started and experienced teachers to finely tune their pedagogical skills and resources. The registration fee is $30.00 for one day, or $50.00 for both days. This fee includes:

- Continental breakfast and full lunch
- Certificate for 6 clock hours per day
- Free materials package and most importantly,
- Access to the highest quality presenters and information.

To reserve your seat at the Martin-Springer Institute's Holocaust Education conferences, please visit http://www.cal.nau.edu/msi/summer-conference.asp
or print a registration form here in pdf format for June 27th or June 28th. No registration deadline, but once the seating capacity is filled, registration is cut off. Please get your information and payment in as soon as possible- operates on a first come, first served basis.

August, 2010 - Geronimo! Revered and Reviled continuing exhibit - Tucson http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

                                                  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

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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