Teacher Training Opportunities 2011- 2012
| September 1 |
Walter R. Porges Anti-Bullying Educational Initiatives: "Becoming an Ally: Interrupting Name-calling and Bullying"
Facilitated by the Anti-Defamation League.
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| October 14 |
A World Made New: Efforts to Establish Justice and Peace, 1945 to the Present
54th Annual Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop, 8:30am-3:30pm
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| October 25 |
Teachers’ Tribute: A progressive evening of infotainment featuring an Upstander story, a talk about Dali and science, and a performance by Nan Colton
Facilitated by the Florida Holocaust Museum, the Dali Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.
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December 8
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Manufacturing Hatred: The Propaganda of Genocide
Facilitated by Thomas Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Government & International Affairs USF St. Petersburg
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February 2
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Using the Arts as a Connection for Difficult Dialogue in the Classroom
Facilitated by Dr. Gail Humphries Mardirosian, American University. (Teachers will explore the use of arts integration to facilitate understanding about Terezin. Lesson plans will be explored to introduce students to the background and stories of Terezin, as well as some of the art created at the camp.)
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May 9
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The Walter R. Porges Teacher Appreciation Evening
Walter R. Porges Memorial Lecture, sponsored by his sister, Lisl Schick
Hosted by the Florida Holocaust Museum with special guest speakers, tours and educational materials.
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All workshops are scheduled from 5:30pm - 8:30pm, unless otherwise indicated, and a light meal is provided.
To register:
Pinellas County Teachers: please register on LMS. With any questions please contact our Education Department at (727) 820-0100, ext. 236.
Teachers from all other counties, as well as private and parochial schools: please register with our Education Department at (727) 820-0100, ext. 236.