Smmer Programs for Teachers 2013

Summer Programs for Teachers

Are you still looking for a something to do this summer? Do you wish to expand your wealth of knowledge and professional development? Perhaps you are in need of additional graduate credits to complete an advanced degree or to qualify for a pay increase. If so it is not too late to register for summer program for teachers. There are numerous opportunities to attend a lectures and workshops given by renowned scholars, travel to new places and get hands on experiences that will be relevant in your classroom.  I came across several opportunities that are still accepting applications that you might wish to check out. Here are some things to keep in mind when searching for a summer program.

1)      Does the program offer graduate credit?

2)      What are the housing accommodations and can you bring along family members?

3)      Is there scholarship money available? Are their stipends available?

4)      Are there any final documents, papers or projects that you must complete?

5)      What type of travel arrangements do you need to make?

6)      Is the program restricted as to who can attend?

Some programs that are still available as of today (June 12, 2013)

National Council  of Teachers of English- a Program “ Literacies for All” From July 18-20 at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY.

 George Washington Institute Public Days-Mount Vernon Teachers Institute (Home of George Washington) Mt. Vernon, VA. July 17-18.

Museum Institute for Teachers of Science (Quincy, MA) several one and two week programs including an interdisciplinary program in Science and Literacy.

The Reading and Writing Project has a waitlist for its August offerings in language and Literacy (http://readingandwritingproject.com/institutes/tc-summer-institutes.html

For those of you with musical interests, why not take a look at the summer program at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (http://rockhall.com/education/inside-the-classroom/summer-teacher-institute/) The program runs from July 8-12. The museum is located on Rock and Roll Blvd. in Cleveland, Ohio.

For those of you who are high school teachers and teach in the Advanced Placement program, Pearson Publishing has several summer institutes for AP teachers. (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10766539.htm)

All of these offerings are located here in the United States. There are also numerous programs overseas as well.  Time is running out. Plan yo0r summer program soon and have a great summer!

c. 2013 j. Margolis