Teacher Workshops
'Uniquely Oregon' Conference
Oregon teachers who want to learn about civics from the experts will have a tremendous opportunity to do so on Friday, Dec. 4. “Uniquely Oregon: A Conference on Oregon Government” will take teachers inside the state legislature and court system as elected officials discuss how they put civics lessons to use every day at the state government level.
This day-long conference takes place on “Oregon Civics Day for Teachers,” a day set aside by the state legislature to mark the significance of civics education in our schools. The conference will focus on such critical issues as the the Oregon Constitution and initiative system, landmark state court decisions and how the state's legislative process really works. And, at the end of the day, teachers will take back to their schools armloads of fresh, compelling materials that will bring our form of government to life in the classroom.
WHAT: “Uniquely Oregon,” a conference to highlight Oregon Civics Day for Teachers
WHEN: Friday, December 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol Building, 900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR
WHO: For Oregon teachers K-12; and graduate and undergraduate students interested in civics.
DETAILS/REGISTRATION
Contact: Marilyn Cover - 503-224-4424 (marilyncover@classroomlaw.org)
“Uniquely Oregon” is a program of The Classroom Law Project, an Oregon nonprofit whose mission is to bring engaging civics and law-related education programs into schools throughout Oregon, teaching students the values and skills essential to being an active citizen in a democracy. Over the past 25 years, we have built an energetic and cost-effective organization that leverages an experienced staff and a large group of committed volunteers to reach hundreds of teachers and schools and thousands of students each year. For more information on Classroom Law Project, click here.
