Introductory Workshop

Teaching about the Civil War

8:30 am — 3:00 pm
Brown University
Providence, RI
DETAILS

Our workshops are completely interactive, so be ready to be engaged and inspired!

Participants will be immersed in The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty unit (provided) and discuss ways to use the unit in the U.S. History classroom to meet specific classroom goals.

You will also be introduced to the Choices Program’s award-winning resources and approach for teaching about contested topics in U.S. History, network with exemplary colleagues in social studies education from across the area, and learn about additional opportunities at Brown University for you and your students to engage in innovate content on this time period in U.S. history.

“Excellent workshop! Truly
transformative PD!”
– John, Massachusetts

Register $75Per Person
Black and white photo of a family and soldiers in a civil war camp
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Workshop fee includes the print format AND a one-year license for the Digital Editions format of The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty curriculum unit, lunch, and a certificate of completion.

Pre-registration is required.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

History and other social studies educators are the main audience. Materials are appropriate for grades 7-12. Humanities teachers often use our materials and are encouraged to attend.

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WORKSHOP LEADER

Mimi Stephens

Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Sales and Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.
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