June 23-25, 2008, Capitol Education Center, Atlanta

This three-day seminar focuses on grassroots civic education using Georgia state government as a case study. Political scientists, historians, and practitioners will make presentations and lead discussions. Teachers will discover effective ways to introduce state government into the classroom and learn new approaches for teaching. Seminar includes study visits to the State Capitol and the Georgia Supreme Court. Participating teachers receive two professional learning units (PLUs) while learning how to effectively bring state government instruction into the classroom.

LOGISTICS

The seminar is open to all social studies teachers, but it is particularly appropriate for middle and high school educators. The seminar is conducted at the Capitol Education Center in Atlanta. Participants must bring a photo ID in order to access the Capitol Education Center and other government buildings.

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COST

There is no registration fee. The seminar is funded in part by a grant from the Georgia General Assembly. Parking, up to three nights lodging at the Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Capitol Conference Center (450 Capitol Avenue), lunches, and all instructional materials are covered. Participants are responsible for travel and remaining meals.

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LODGING

Lodging is provided for participants who live more than 60 miles or must drive more than one hour to reach the Capitol Education Center. Only lodging for June 22, 23, and 24 at the Holiday Inn is covered. Only requests for lodging made on the registration form by June 1, 2008 will be honored. Participants who register to attend the seminar after June 1 will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.

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PLU INFORMATION

If you would like to receive PLUs for this seminar, download the Prior Approval form, fill it out, and have it signed by the PLU coordinator in your system prior to attending the seminar. Either bring it with you to the seminar or mail it to

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Mary Stakes
Seminar Director
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia
201 N. Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30602

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RESOURCES

Driving Directions to the Capitol Education Center

Driving Directions to the Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Capitol Conference Center

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The registration deadline is June 1; please check for available openings after that date.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about the program, contact:

Mary Stakes
Seminar Director
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia
201 N. Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-6246
stakes@cviog.uga.edu

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