Global Issues Summer Institute Teachers gain a deeper understanding of contemporary global issues at this annual July event. Sessions bring leading experts and master teachers together to cover the most compelling issues of the day.  This week-long institute also provides an opportunity for teachers to share classroom experiences and teaching techniques. Please note: We are not permitted to duplicate G/T certificates. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. The Institute The 2007 week-long Summer Institute was hosted by St. Thomas University.
The topics included: Latin American politics, energy, and indigenous populations French foreign and domestic policy Russian oil and gas industry, the Chechen wars, and youth culture Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Medicine Global poverty U.S. immigration policies Contemporary Taiwan and China relations
Professional Development Credits The Institute is under review for 26 hours of credit by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. The State Board of Educator Certification has approved the World Affairs Council to furnish Continuing Professional Education to teachers.  The Council is CPE 501096. We are not permitted to duplicate G/T certificates. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Schedule View the 2007 Speakers Curriculum Development Institute participants are expected to create a lesson on an international issue. Curriculum will be due to the World Affairs Council of Houston by September 14, 2007. All curriculum will be posted on the Council website to be shared with other educators. Reservations To register for the institute, please send the registration form and a $100 check payable to WACH: World Affairs Council of Houston Education Outreach P.O. Box 920905 Houston, Texas 77292 On receipt of your lesson, the Council will refund the $100 fee. Your registration will not be refunded to you if you fail to attend the workshop or cancel your registration after the deadline of May 18th, 2007. The workshop will be limited to 40 participants, and registration is first come, first serve. The last date to cancel your registration for a refund is May 18, 2007.  Cancellations made after this forfeit their $100 fee. We appreciate your understanding in this matter as it will be difficult to find a replacement once the school year ends and our budget is based on receipt of tuition from a full class.

 

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Global Energy Initiative

Lectures, field trips, teacher workshops, resource materials, lesson plans, energy links, and more - everything you need to gain a balanced understanding of today's critical energy issues.

For more information contact:
Education Department
edu@wachouston.org  
(713) 316-4475