Join other Montana teachers in Billings, June 18-24, 2023, for a weeklong seminar, Worlds Apart but Not Strangers: Holocaust Education and Indian Education for All to discover connections between Holocaust education and Montana-mandated Indian Education for All (IEFA). Explore their relevance for teaching today and envision our hope for the future.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
- Interactive strategies for teaching the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights
- Thought-provoking presentations by local and national experts
- Books and other resource materials
- Meals and other community-building opportunities
- Professional Development credits or low-cost MSU credits available
- Year-round support network
- Experiential field trips to local sites, including Beth Aaron synagogue and Northern Cheyenne and Crow lands
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Middle and high school teachers and college faculty
- Educators from all disciplines, especially Social Studies, History, English, and Language Arts
- Those who seek to deepen their knowledge, confidence, and skills for teaching challenging content
FURTHER DETAILS
- Books, materials, and entrance fees provided
- Meals: Lunches and one dinner provided
- Professional development credit: 3 MSU-B graduate credits for $135 total
- Field experiences: Northern Cheyenne and Crow lands; Congregation Beth Aaron
- Out-of-town participants: Low cost on-campus housing available
SEMINAR FACILITATORS
Marcia Beaumont is a retired Schools Counselor with more than 40 years of experience in education. She is a member of the Blackfeet tribe.
Brenda Johnston recently retired from teaching English at Browning High
School. She grew up on the Blackfeet reservation and has taught in a number of
communities in Montana.
Lacy Watson teaches English at Billings West High School and holds an MA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Learn more and find a link to apply here. Questions? Email lwatson@tolinstitute.org.
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