“Québec Dimensions: Historical, Geographic and Cultural Explorations”

You are invited you to participate in a upcoming Summer Institute for K-12 Professionals being held in Montréal and Québec City, June 26-July 1, 2011.

The program “Québec Dimensions: Historical, Geographic and Cultural Explorations” will offer a unique professional development opportunity. "We welcome the participation of K-12 teachers, curriculum coordinators and administrators with teaching background in social studies, geography, history and/or French."

This professional development opportunity organized by the Northeast National Resource Center on Canada will begin and end in Montreal (3 nights) with travel to Quebec City (2 nights). Content is designed for educators who teach Canadian topics relevant to World History, North American Geography, and Comparative Cultures.

Quebec, the birthplace of New France in North America, is Canada’s largest province and the only province with French as the sole official language. "We invite you to explore and learn by participating in this program which provides a foundation in history and geography, plus offers contemporary cultural insights through first-hand experience. The Institute content aligns with national social studies and geography standards."

Participants will:

-Acquire current curriculum materials and resources to aid in teaching;

-Receive briefings by specialists in Québec geography, history, and culture;

-Visit fascinating sites relevant to Québec geography, history and culture; and

-Apply knowledge gained to a collaborative unit which meets state and national standards.

Rolling applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis with limited placement available through Monday, May 16. Registration is USD $649 and includes double-occupancy at four-star hotels, some meals, transportation during the program, speaker/educational site fees, and curriculum materials. Additional details are available in the attachment.

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