The Diplomatic Reception Rooms and the United States Diplomacy Center present
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TEACHER INSTITUTE
July 15 – 19, 2019
The 5-day institute, available to 6th-12th grade teachers from Montgomery County, Fairfax County, and District of Columbia public schools, is structured to provide an array of engaging opportunities including diplomatic simulations, object-based learning, historic background, classroom techniques, and more. Participating educators will gain:
- Content-rich training in the history and practice of diplomacy
- An understanding of how to incorporate diplomatic skills into your classroom
- In-person meetings with our nation’s diplomats and statesmen
- Access to, and a familiarity with, the historic art, objects, and primary sources in the collections of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms and U.S. Diplomacy Center
- Object-based learning techniques
- A strong, professional peer network
- A stipend
- PD credit available
For more information, download the flyer below.