Teachers Of Government

Slide 1: Teachers of Government The Richard W. Riley Institute Furman University Greenville, South Carolina

Slide 2: Introducing . . . Your Presenters from Greenville County Schools  Hale Edwards  Kati Linn 7th Grade Social Studies 8th Grade Social Studies Riverside Middle School Riverside Middle School 2006 TOG Participant 2007 TOG Participant  Penelope Boswell  Tami Miller 6th Grade Social Studies ADEPT Teacher Leader Woodmont Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies 2007 TOG Participant 2005 TOG Participant

Slide 3: Furman University Greenville, SC

Slide 4: The Richard W. Riley Institute  The Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics, and Public Leadership is a multi- faceted, non-partisan institute.  Affiliated with the Department of Political Science at Furman University.

Slide 5: The Richard W. Riley Institute  Named for former Governor of South Carolina and United States Secretary of Education.  The Institute is unique in the United States in the emphasis it places on engaging students in the various arenas of politics, public policy, and public leadership.

Slide 6: The Richard W. Riley Summer Institute for Teachers of Government Intensive one- week program for high school and middle school teachers of Government Participants spend a week in Washington, DC!

Slide 7: Coordinated by Furman professor, Dr. Elizabeth S. Smith 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award

Slide 8: In Washington, DC . . . Teachers meet with governmental officials, politicians, non-governmental activists, and members of education policy-making agencies.

Slide 9: Dr. Elizabeth Smith and Dr. Danielle Vinson will facilitate lectures, readings, and discussions to further enhance your Washington experience!

Slide 10: The combination of intensive learning, networking, and exposure to decision makers is designed to expand useful contacts and promote effective teaching.

Slide 11: This program is FREE of charge for those accepted . . .

Slide 12: and operates each summer in July!

Slide 13: Why should I become a Teachers of Government participant? Allows teachers the opportunity to network with others in their field by providing structured opportunities that promote sharing ideas and best practices with one another.

Slide 14: Teachers of Government Advisory Council  Panel of selected Teachers of Government participants  Two-year term of service  Assist teachers with best practices, lesson planning, and questions about the TOG experience  Featured on the Riley Institute website with direct links to each advisory council member’s email

Slide 15: How can I apply to become a Teachers of Government participant?  Visit the Teachers of Government link on the Furman website: http://www.furman.edu/riley/programs/teachers.htm  Visit the Teachers of Government booth located _____ for more information.

Slide 16: Join us for the next Teachers of Government experience! July 19 – July 25, 2008

Slide 17: Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it. MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN