Thursday, March 30, 2023

Free Summer Seminar for Middle and High School Educators

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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