This post is by Michael Apfeldorf of the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching. Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.
While practicing these teaching strategies, attendees will explore some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available in the Library’s collections. They will also conduct research to identify primary sources and develop an activity related to their classroom content.
Four week-long sessions will be offered this summer:
General Focus – open to K-12 educators across all content areas:
- June 15-19, 2020
- June 22-26, 2020
Science, Technology, and Engineering Focus – recommended for K-12 educators who teach science, technology, or engineering, or collaborate with those who do:
- July 6-10, 2020
Civics Focus – recommended for K-12 educators interested in teaching with primary sources from a civics perspective:
- July 13-17, 2020
The institute and instructional materials are provided at no cost. Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and any required overnight accommodations.
Applications are due March 23 and require a letter of recommendation. Read more and apply now.
January 7, 2020 at 1:55 pm
Hello, I would like to apply for the Teachers’ Institute. Can Canadian Teachers apply?
Best,
James Mackasey
416.435.6977
January 8, 2020 at 8:33 am
Hello James,
All teachers are welcome to apply – thanks for your interest!
Best,
Cheryl
January 8, 2020 at 1:51 pm
What do the days look like are they 8-4? How what is the general structure?
January 8, 2020 at 2:22 pm
Hello Tia,
The days run 9-5.
Thanks for your interest!
Cheryl
January 12, 2020 at 8:43 am
Will you let us know when the application process is up and running?
Thanks!
January 13, 2020 at 8:35 am
We certainly will.
January 16, 2020 at 9:12 pm
What is the cost of these workshop weeks?
January 17, 2020 at 10:23 am
Our Summer Teacher Institutes are free but participants must pay their travel, lodging and meal expenses while in Washington, D.C.
February 3, 2020 at 10:02 pm
Can you provide names of local hotels near the Library of Congress? I am researching airlines and hotel expenses for the teacher institute.
What is the most efficient and safe mode of transportation to the Library for the sessions?
Thank you!
February 4, 2020 at 11:30 am
You can direct your questions to [email protected]. The institute coordinators monitor that website and can answer your questions.
June 14, 2020 at 4:02 am
Are the Library of Congress’ summer institutes up and running with Covid-19? Perhaps they are being offered online?
If so, please contact me at the email listed above.
I am especially interested in classes in ESL/ELD and in foreign language classes.
June 15, 2020 at 8:54 am
Good morning,
In lieu of the summer teacher institute we are offering a series of Office Hours and webinars. You can see information on the Office Hours at //www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/office-hours/ and the webinars at //www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/webinar/. You can drop into the Office Hours but you must register for the webinars. All of the programming is being recorded and will eventually be available on the Teachers Page. We hope to see you at some of these sessions.