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A commuter professional development program for high school and community college (grades 9-14) educators in Colorado.

Make the 2024 Summer Olympics a teachable moment for history, geography, political science, and social sciences. Learn why certain sports are more popular in South and Southeast Asia, how they became game-changers beyond the athletic realm, and the influence these sports have today.  

June 10-12, 2024, Monday to Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily
Benson Earth Sciences Building, University of Colorado Boulder
$50 registration fee. Limited to 15 participants.
Apply by May 17, 2024

Eligibility

• Open to Colorado high school and community college educators teaching grades 9-14, preference for those teaching social studies, social science, and the humanities.
• Must be able to show proof of at least a .50 FTE teaching position in a regular school setting for 2024-2025.
• Must be willing to commute to CU Boulder throughout the workshop. Residential accommodations will not be provided, but participants will be given parking permits on campus. 

Program Inclusions

• Breakfast and lunch daily
• $500 stipend for full attendance, active participation, and project submission
• Certificate of completion
• Contact hours may be available through University of Colorado Education (pending approval), at the participants’ expense.

Responsibilities

• Selected educators are expected to attend and actively participate in all sessions on June 10-12, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily. Readings and assignments will be provided by the speakers before the sessions. 

Stipends will be given in two installments: $350 for complete attendance and active participation in all sessions and activities, and $150 upon receipt of an approved curriculum implementation plan and report submitted by the deadline. 

Application

1.       Fill out the application form through the QR code on the flyer or 

2.       Submit an essay response to the following questions: 

2a. How is the program relevant to your teaching?

2b. What are your goals in joining the SSEWA summer institute?

2c. How will you use the new information in the classroom?

Applications will be considered incomplete until essays are submitted by email to the SSEWA Outreach Coordinator Hannah Palustre at hannah.palustre@colorado.edu. Applications will be accepted through May 17, 2024, and successful applicants notified by May 20, 2024.

Accepted applicants must submit a $50 non-refundable registration fee by check payable to the University of Colorado Foundation. Please send the payment to Hannah Palustre at the Center for Asian Studies, 366 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0366, no later than May 31, 2024.

For more information about this South, Southeast, and West Asia (SSEWA) workshop and to be updated on future professional development opportunities, send an email to the SSEWA Outreach Coordinator at Hannah.Palustre@colorado.edu. Learn more about SSEWA topics and resources at 

This SSEWA outreach program is funded by the Title VI National Resource Center (NRC) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.