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 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 primarily designed for middle and high school social studies 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 may apply, but should explain in their application how they plan to incorporate the lesson topics into their curriculum. All applications received within the submission window will receive fair assessment. ICS seeks to recruit a diverse cohort of educators per session.
What is the cost?
ICS provides these in-depth learning opportunities to educators for free. In addition, participants who complete a program will receive a stipend. Upon registration, you will be required to put in a $50 deposit to secure your place. Upon completion of the Summer Institute, deposits will be refunded along with your stipend.
What topics are covered during a Summer Institute?
This summer, we are offering two different learning tracks. Click below to learn more.
Can I participate in both Summer Institute tracks?
Yes. You will, however, have to submit a separate application for each.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Those who complete a Summer Institute will receive a certificate indicating hours of participation:
- Jewish History = 6 hours of participation
- Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources = 9 hours of participation