Summer Institutes
What are the Summer Institutes?
The ICS Summer Institutes are professional development programs held virtually on Zoom during the summer months. Designed for middle and high school history/social studies and ELA teachers, our Summer Institutes provide an in-depth learning experience on our various curricular offerings. Participants will deepen their content knowledge, gain new teaching strategies, and collaborate with fellow educators.
Who can participate?
Our Summer Institutes are designed for middle and high school social studies and ELA teachers. However, the programs are open to any teacher at an accredited public/charter/private/parochial school who will be teaching during the next school year. Teachers of subjects other than social studies/ELA may apply but should explain in their application how they plan to incorporate the lesson topics into their curriculum.
What is the cost?
ICS provides these in-depth learning opportunities to educators for free. In addition, participants who complete a Summer Institute will receive a stipend. When registering, you will be required to submit a $50 deposit to secure your place. Upon completion of the Summer Institute, you will receive your deposit along with your stipend.
What topics are covered during a Summer Institute?
This summer, we are offering two different learning tracks:
Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources
In this program, you will understand the history of this complex conflict – from its origins in late 19th century nationalist movements up to the mid-2000s – and focus on turning points and key events along the way. Participants will learn new strategies for engaging students with primary source documents, collaborate with fellow educators, and receive ready-to-use lesson plans and standards-aligned curricula.
Jewish History
In this program, you will understand the basics of Judaism, the origins of antisemitism and how it has evolved over time, the story of America’s largest wave of Jewish immigration, and what Jewish American identity looks like today. Participants will learn new strategies for engaging students with primary source documents, collaborate with fellow educators, and receive ready-to-use lesson plans and standards-driven curricula.
Can I participate in both Summer Institute tracks?
Absolutely! Please note that if you are accepted to both tracks, you will have to submit a $50 deposit for each event. If you are interested in both tracks, you can apply for both on ONE application.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes! Those who complete a Summer Institute will receive a certificate indicating hours of participation:
- Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources = 9 hours of participation
- Jewish History = 6 hours of participation
How do I apply?
Select from the options below if you teach in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Select from the options below if you teach in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Select from the options below if you teach in the following states: New York
