ADE Director's Communication Memo Form


Memo Number : COM-09-070

Date Created : 11/05/2008

Attention:

Superintendents
Co-op Directors
Elementary Principals
Middle School Principals
High School Principals
other: Social Studies Teachers 9-12

Type of Memo: Informational
Response Required: No
   
Section:   Central Administration - Dr. Diana Julian, Deputy Commissioner
Subject:
Seminar - Civic Engagement: Responsibility and Liberty in American Society

Regulatory Authority:
N/A

Contact Person:
Kim Ash

Phone Number:
703-894-1776

E-mail:
kash@billofrightsinstitute.org

The Civic Engagement: Responsibility and Liberty in American Society seminar is for social studies teachers grades 9-12, and will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in the Donaghey Student Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, located at 2801 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided at the seminar.

Participants will:

•examine the Founder Father’s views on the role of the citizen in the new republic;
•explore how liberty and citizenship have evolved in America;
•analyze the importance of civic responsibility to American society
•learn how to address these topics in classes; and
•receive a FREE copy of “The Bill of Rights & You: Rights and Responsibilities.”

Registration must be completed online by November 20, 2008. To register, please visit www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Teach/programs/seminars/LittleRock120408/.

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