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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Teaching American History
Grant 2004-2007
COHORT III
Dear 5th, 8th, and 11th
Grade Teachers,
Glendale Unified School District has been
awarded a second, three-year, Teaching American History Grant (TAHG).
The TAHG is recruiting teachers of American History in grades 5,
8 and 11 to participate in the grant’s professional development
program.
Objective of the TAHG:
The purpose of this grant is to increase knowledge and
understanding of traditional American History, improve
instruction in American History, and improve instruction in
using American History as a vehicle for increasing student
literacy and achievement.
Design and Benefits of Participating in the TAHG:
Teachers will receive a $1,500 stipend
($500 in December, 2006 and $1,000 in September, 2007)
for complete participation in the TAHG.
Teachers will receive approximately $300
over the two years to attend grant approved
conferences/workshops.
Cohorts of 20 participating teachers
will be created each year of the grant. Teachers will be
asked to make a one-year commitment.
Glendale Community College (GCC)
professors and Japanese American National Museum staff
will provide rich, in-depth American History content and
historical research methods through monthly
presentations.
Other partnerships may include Facing
History and Ourselves, L.A. County TAHG (LACOE), TCI
(History Alive!) and California History-Social Science
Project.
Participants will attend a 5-day summer
History Camp. Choose between the following: June 26-30,
August 7-11-Topic-Migration, and August 21-25.
Curriculum coach and participating
teachers will collaborate through coaching and feedback,
Lesson Study, lesson and unit plan development, and
other collaborative activities.
The TAHG will supply participating
teachers with professional and instructional materials.
A steering committee will be formed with
representatives from the partners (Glendale Community
College, Japanese American National Museum), the
district, schools, parents and students.
Commitments and Responsibilities:
Be willing to commit for one year (June
2006 to June 2007).
Attend monthly after school sessions
(approximately 3-4 hours, up to ten times a year).
Attend two full-day sessions during the
school year (substitutes will be provided).
Attend a 5-day summer History Camp that
will be set up by the grant. Dates previously listed.
Develop, teach, and analyze lessons in
American History based on California State Standards
that may be put on-line for use by all teachers.
Get signed administrative support.
Deadline for Application:
We are designing a very dynamic and engaging
professional development opportunity. If you are interested in
participating in this very exciting project, please fill out the
application (on back) and return it to Adam Warren or
Nancy Witt in Special Projects/Intercultural in Room 107 via
District Mail.
For more information, please contact:
Project Director/Coordinator: Adam Warren (ext.
386) Email: AWarren@gusd.net
Curriculum Coach: Nancy Witt (ext. 575),
Glendale High: 242-3161 Ext.1393 Email: nwitt@gusd.net |
