2012 Founders Fellowship:

Civil Liberty, Commerce, and the Constitution

Washington, D.C. July 16-20

Do you love traveling, networking, and learning more about your craft of teaching? Apply for our 2012 Founders Fellowship program. Please note: this program deadline has been extended exclusively for teachers in Midland and Ector County, Texas- apply today while space is available!

Join the Bill of Rights Institute and the Foundation for Economic Education for five days of enriching professional development in the Washington, D.C. area. This prestigious program will deepen your understanding of the Founding era, and it will focus on the intersections of civil and economic liberty.

Attending teachers will participate in pedagogical sessions with a master teacher, lectures and discussion sessions with two Constitutional Scholars, as well as visit the historic homes and monuments of Founders including George Washington. The program begins with required pre-conference readings which will be sent to participants in May.

Quotes from 2011 Founders Fellowship participants:

“I love Bill of Rights Institute materials! I gained exposure to some materials I have not used.  The pedagogy sessions are so helpful. I have a better understanding of the founders’ thinking/beliefs/ideas that influenced them when they had to form a government.”

“I cannot even begin to tell you the value of this week!  The strengths were the presenter’s definite connection to participants and knowledge of content. I’m so excited to start planning for next year.  Every social studies teacher should attend this program.”

Eligibility

  • All Social Studies teachers of grades 9-12.
  • Applicants must reside and teach in the United States.

Program Overview

  • Lodging, transportation during the program, and most meals will be covered by the Institute. Lodging and most program sessions will take place at a local hotel  in Arlington, VA.
  • A $400 travel stipend will be provided at the conclusion of the program. An additional $100 will be available upon completion of all post-program activities.
  • Participants will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the D.C. area.
  • Participating teachers will receive a certificate for 25 seat hours.

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on March 26, 2012. For questions, please contact Marianne Scott at events@BillofRightsInstitute.org. Please note: this program deadline has been extended exclusively for teachers in Midland and Ector County, Texas- apply today while space is available!

 

The Founders Fellowship Program is made possible through partnership with the Foundation for Economic Education.