African American Historic Sites Professional Learning Opportunity
The South Carolina Council for African American Studies (SCCAAS), in partnership with the Institute for the Study of Reconstruction Era (ISRE) at USC-Beaufort, is accepting applications to work with 20 Social Studies teachers in grades 2, 4, 7, 8 and 11 who will participate in a 5-day professional learning opportunity that will explore several African American historical sites in Beaufort County. Teachers accepted in the seminar opportunity will be required to develop an inquiry-based instructional unit with primary document text sets that explore the topic, “Sins of Omission: Beaufort, South Carolina, Civil War and Reconstruction.”
Apply Now - Deadline extended, April 28
NOTE:
- All South Carolina Social Studies teachers are encouraged to apply. Additionally, we are recruiting teachers in Beaufort County to be participants at each grade level.
- In addition to books, materials and content knowledge, participants will receive a stipend upon completion of all professional learning opportunity requirements.
- Room, board/food, and transportation to historic sites will be provided for all participants during the the program. (See schedule and mandatory dates of attendance below.)
- Applicants Notified by: Monday, May 1
Schedule and **Mandatory Attendance Dates: (Print this Information)
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Dates
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Location
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Activities/Itinerary
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**Thursday,
May 11
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Pre-
Workshop meeting
Online via Zoom
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**Sunday,
June 4
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Participants travel to Beaufort
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**Monday,
June 5 - Friday,
June 9
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Beaufort and surrounding areas
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**Saturday,
June 17
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Online- Zoom group break-out sessions
DRAFT Due Date
Google Drive Folder
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Webinar Workshop Online: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Teachers and Curriculum Consultants work on the inquiry-based units and text sets. Break-out sessions and Group Feedback.
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Teachers must submit their draft instructional units to the designated curriculum consultant.
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Friday, June 30
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Due Date
Via Google Drive
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- Final due date - Completed Units must be uploaded to the PLO Google Drive by 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 30.
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“Sins of Omission: Beaufort, South Carolina, Civil War and Reconstruction.”
Using the history of the Beaufort region from 1861 to 1900, participants will develop inquiry-based instructional units with primary document text sets. In this project, participants will focus on how to use narrative-based inquiry methods to help students understand the experiences of African Americans from 1861-1900 by: 1) participating in discussions with experts as they relate to the region, state and nation; 2) examining prominent African American historical sites; 3) interacting with descendants and/or preservers of designated locations; and 4) working in collaborative groups to develop the ten required units of inquiry-based instructional plans and materials for publication.
COVID-19: Once accepted in the program each participant will be required to sign a standard COVID-19 Waiver.