Conferences and Workshops

The Great Depression Curriculum Workshop

A one-day professional development workshop for 9th- to 12th-grade educators

When: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Hosted by: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; the Office of Economic Education and Business Research, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; and St. Clair County Regional Office of Education/U.S. Department of Education: Teaching American History

Where: St. Clair County Regional Office of Education, #50
1000 South Illinois St.
Belleville, IL 62220

Details: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has developed a new curriculum for teaching about the Great Depression. The curriculum includes six stand-alone lessons allowing teachers to select those lessons most appropriate for their students. The lessons include simulations, group work and other active strategies to engage students.

If you teach history, economics or government, this curriculum is perfect for you. Join us for a workshop to receive your free curriculum and to see lessons demonstrated. At the completion of the workshop, a certificate of participation will be awarded. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Registration is limited to the first 50 teachers. There is no fee for the workshop, but advance registration is required.

Information and Registration: Register online. To learn more, contact Katie Hoerner, khoerner@stclair.k12.il.us, 618-825-3932

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