2009 Supreme Court Seminar for Atlanta Area Teachers

January 13 & 14, 2009, and March 13, 2009 Atlanta, GA

This professional development opportunity for Atlanta area social studies teachers is modeled on the highly successful Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers and designed to expand and strengthen instruction about the history, operation, and cases of the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Using Deliberation in the Classroom: South Carolina

23-24 Jan 09 Myrtle Beach, SC

A seminar for South Carolina social studies teachers on using deliberation in the classroom will be held at Springmaid Beach Resort & Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Participants will receive the following:

• training in the facilitation of effective deliberations
• lesson plans and supplemental materials
• use of international poll on deliberation questions
• networking opportunities with others in the field of international civics education from the U.S. and abroad
• a $100 stipend PLUS reimbursement of your registration fee!

Using Deliberation in the Classroom: Fairfax County

March 14, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vienna, VA

A seminar for Fairfax County (VA) social studies teachers on using deliberation in the classroom will take place on March 14, 2009, at the Tyson’s Corner Marriott in Vienna, VA.  Participants will receive the following:

• training in the facilitation of effective deliberations
• lesson plans and supplemental materials
• use of international poll on deliberation questions
• networking opportunities with others in the field of international civics education from the U.S. and abroad
• a $100 stipend

2009 Street Law Awards Dinner

April 22, 2009 The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

The Fifth Annual Awards Dinner will take place on April 22, 2009, at the Fairmont Washington, D.C.

Street Law will present the 2009 Chesterfield Smith Award to the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.

2009 Educator of the Year Nomination Form

April 22, 2009 The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

Street Law, Inc. is currently seeking nominations for the 2009 Educator of the Year Award, given annually to exemplary law-related education teachers.   Potential nominees include classroom teachers, school resource officers, law students, lawyers, and professionals from community-based organizations and juvenile justice settings.

2009 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers

June 25-30, 2009 Washington, DC

Since it began in 1995, the Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers has brought together over 700 teachers from across the country to convene in Washington, D.C., for six days of educational activities related to teaching about the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Institute is co-sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society.

2008 Supreme Court Seminar for NYC Area Teachers

November 4-5, 2008, and January 8, 2009 New York, NY

This professional development opportunity for New York City area social studies teachers is modeled on the highly successful Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers and designed to expand and strengthen instruction about the history, operation, and cases of the Supreme Court of the United States. 

2008 Supreme Court Seminar for St. Louis Area Teachers

October 23-24, 2008, and February 13, 2009 St. Louis, MO

This professional development opportunity for St. Louis area social studies teachers is modeled on the highly successful Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers and designed to expand and strengthen instruction about the history, operation, and cases of the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline Program Breakfast

Monday, October 20th, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Seattle, WA

Are you attending this year’s Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting in Seattle? If so, join Street Law for breakfast to learn more about the Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline Program and meet members of participating corporate legal departments.  The breakfast is co-hosted by Street Law, Inc. and the Washington ACC Chapter.  All annual meeting attendees are welcome.